Dark Mode
Dark Mode changes surfaces, text, borders, media, and states for a dark setting.
Another example
The page changes charts, code blocks, shadows, focus rings, and browser colors, not only its background.
Main parts
- 01Foundation or token
- 02Applied component
- 03Visible state and rule
Use it when
Offer it when people work under different lighting or choose a dark system theme.
Do not use it when
Never simply flip every color. Check contrast and make sure each status keeps its meaning.
Name used in code
prefers-color-scheme Before you ship
Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience.
Outcome: Use or define Dark Mode to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: The page changes charts, code blocks, shadows, focus rings, and browser colors, not only its background. Design concept to apply: Dark Mode. Why it fits: Offer it when people work under different lighting or choose a dark system theme. Do not use it when: Never simply flip every color. Check contrast and make sure each status keeps its meaning. Design requirements: Set the content order, shared design values, and reusable components. Define how the layout changes by screen size and state. Keep useful design choices separate from decoration. Inclusion and resilience: Check contrast, zoom, languages, themes, and reduced motion when needed. Do not use color or effects as the only way to show meaning. Acceptance criteria: The design stays clear on phones and desktops, at zoom, in every theme, and in all supported languages. Interactive states stay clear and consistent. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): No single official standard controls the whole term. Its meaning may change across teams, platforms, or frameworks. Unknowns to confirm: Brand limits, amount of content, supported themes and languages, target devices, and design-system rules.
Check this request
Review the current use of Dark Mode. Definition: Dark Mode changes surfaces, text, borders, media, and states for a dark setting. Release checks: Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.