The Rise of Dark Mode
Dark mode has gone from niche preference to mainstream expectation. Major platforms, operating systems, and apps now offer dark themes. For websites, especially in tech, creative, and entertainment spaces, dark mode can elevate brand perception and reduce eye strain.
Color Theory for Dark Themes
The biggest mistake in dark design is using pure black (#000000) backgrounds. Pure black creates too much contrast with white text, causing eye fatigue. Instead, use dark grays (we use #0a0a0c) and layer surfaces with subtle lightness variations.
Typography Adjustments
Light text on dark backgrounds appears heavier than dark text on light backgrounds. Reduce font-weight by one step, increase letter-spacing slightly, and use anti-aliased rendering to prevent text from looking bold and blurry.
Accent Colors and Contrast
Your accent color needs to work on dark surfaces. Test contrast ratios — many colors that work beautifully on white fail accessibility standards on dark backgrounds. Teal, cyan, and warm yellows tend to work exceptionally well.
