8 Tips for Perfect Dark Theme UI

Inspired by Google, why?

Well, because Google has the most detailed overview dedicated to Dark Themes UIs (using its products as examples).

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Typos and other mistakes (sorry I did this on a rush 😁✌️

Tip 3 - the examples are on the wrong order)

Tip 7 - Text opacity = the medium emphasis in demo design is mistakenly written as 87% and not 60%.

Tip 8 - It should be : Shadows on dark themes don’t serve..

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Dark Theme has many benefits:

• It can reduce power usage by a significant amount (depending on the device’s screen technology).

• Improves visibility for users with low vision and those who are sensitive to bright light.

• It makes it easier for anyone to use a device in a low-light environment.

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Dark Theme is recommended to be provided as an option:

• Light

• Dark

• Set by Battery Saver

• Set by system settings

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🤔 When to use it:

• When dark goes along with brand colors

• To reduce eye strain

• To support visual hierarchy

• To save energy, on pages that are used for long periods of time.