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Design Dark Mode Correctly

Visual Design · dark mode

Updated 2026-07-28

Dark mode is not simply inverted colors.
Avoid pure black backgrounds:

They create harsh contrast.

Adjust:

Surface brightness.
Text contrast.
Shadows.
Accent colors.

Reduce unnecessary brightness:

Large white areas become tiring.

Test every component:

Cards.
Inputs.
Images.
Charts.

Dark mode is a separate theme, not a filter.

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