Cannot visualize sign in screen due to light mode

Problem

You notice that the log in screen is transparent and hard to read.

Environment

Chrome OS devices 

Solution

  1. Navigate to Devices > Chrome > Settings > Users & Browsers.
  2. Select the organizational unit for the affected user(s).
  3. Look for the ChromeOS color mode setting.
  4. Set it to Recommend the dark theme.
  5. This will make the sign in screen easier to read.

Cause

A Chrome OS update modified the way profiles are shown in the sign in screen for Chrome OS devices.