For the most part, I agree with the OP:

The new grey-on-grey doesn't provide as much info and isn't as easily scannable.

On the other hand, wiktorbgu's Window List comparison doesn't match my impression. I think the new Window list looks as-good, if not better, than the old. When there's color, it's more obvious (so long as you're not colorblind to yellow-blue).

My attached Window list seems pretty clear to me [img]https://www.dropbox.com/s/qo85714z01i6ajl/PSD%20Window%20List%20v15.png?dl=0[/img]

I don't normally display the Window list, so didn't really consider it before. Probably because my ADHD requires I keep fewer windows on-screen than my peers.