The sidebar NEW badges (purple pill) pop in both light and dark mode. The ListCard NEW badges on the landing page blend in because they use colors that match their surroundings.
Suggestion: invert the badge colors per theme. In dark mode, use a light/bright background with dark text. In light mode, use a dark background with light text. This way the badge always contrasts with the card background and the eye jumps to it. Alternatively, a visible border could achieve the same effect.
Sidebar badges (these work):
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Landing page badges (these blend in):
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