For those wondering what "Minecraft RC1" is. RC stands for release candidate. It was the first of two release candidates for Java Edition 1.0.0 and was uploaded on November 14, 2011.
For the current one, you have an option on accessibility settings that makes the logo black instead of red. It just looks way better, cleaner and more comfortable for your eyes. I think everyone should know this setting
Not only can you now change the color to black if you want to, but in the latest update (1.20.5), the menus are all translucent now, so the panorama shines through from behind! It’s really cool stuff, but both Java and Bedrock are still missing that fancy animated logo to this day…