What is Dark mode and why do we need it?

Why dark mode matters

• Reduces glare and eye fatigue in low light settings.
• Helps manage battery consumption on OLED devices.
• Provides user choice for accessibility and preference.
• Supports premium brand perception when executed cleanly.

Design principles for dark mode

Avoid pure black and pure white. Use layered surfaces, subtle elevation, and careful contrast to keep text readable without harshness. Create semantic color tokens so every component adapts consistently.

Handle imagery and illustrations

Icons and images that look great on light backgrounds can vanish on dark surfaces. Provide alternate assets or adjust their contrast for dark theme compatibility.

Implementation tips

• Use token-based theming instead of hard-coded colors.
• Respect system preferences but allow user override.
• Audit all components for hover, focus, and error states.

Dark mode checklist

• Base, surface, and elevation colors defined.
• Text and icon contrast passes accessibility checks.
• Images reviewed for dark theme clarity.
• Toggle and system sync behavior tested.