{"id":37831,"date":"2024-01-09T18:42:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T13:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guvi.in\/blog\/?p=37831"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:18:44","slug":"guide-for-dark-mode-design-in-ui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guvi.in\/blog\/guide-for-dark-mode-design-in-ui\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Mode Design in UI: The Basic Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to several reports, 60-80%<\/strong> (approx.) of people prefer using dark mode design on their devices. <\/strong>Now with that huge amount of data, you need to build your application in such a way that users get the option to switch between dark mode and light mode. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every one of us spends the majority of our time using smart devices and while using it, we prefer going for dark mode design. Switching to dark mode while using applications is very common and thus, people who are interested to know about how to implement them in applications must know the basics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, we’ll be reading the basics of dark mode design.<\/strong> We’ll cover the basics yet important aspects required for you to know about dark mode design. General questions like – how dark mode design helps you improve your application’s visibility will also be answered.<\/em> Let’s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Dark Mode Design?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dark Mode Design was introduced by Microsoft in the Anniversary Update of Windows 10 in 2016. <\/strong>In 2018, Apple followed in macOS Mojave. In September 2019, iOS 13 and Android 10 both introduced dark modes. It is the usage of a low-light (grey\/black) user interface (UI) as the primary background color of an application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is not a new concept, it has existed since monochrome monitors used to display green text over a black background to reduce power consumption and heat generation of the devices. With the advancement in user experiences, dark mode design<\/a> has made a comeback and rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The demand for dark themes increased among users of websites and applications. With the benefits like larger battery life, less eye strain, and accessibility issues, the dark mode theme gained more popularity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the examples that you can observe daily are Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, and many more, which have switched to dark mode design and provide users an option to switch between light and dark themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: What is UI\/UX? Top Things to Know in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we proceed to the next phase, make sure you understand the fundamentals of UI\/UX, which includes heuristic analysis, journey maps, testing, etc. If you want to explore more about it, join HCL GUVI\u2019s UI\/UX Course<\/a> with Placement Assistance. You\u2019ll also learn about the tools used in UI\/UX which are AdobeXD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, and many more. Build some amazing real-time projects to get hands-on experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if you want to explore Figma through a Self-paced course, try HCL GUVI\u2019s Figma certification course<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Creating Dark Mode Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have understood dark mode design, let’s read about some of the tips which you can follow while implementing it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. To improve the readability of text and content and accessibility, you should use a better dark tone, instead of black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Use only a limited number of colors and proportionally to avoid clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You should also follow the standards of the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)<\/strong><\/a> to ensure adequate contrast between text and background colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The text size should be in readable format. Also, it is advised to get the text sizes from the device’s default settings to automatically accommodate the user\u2019s preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. It is also advised to get feedback from users to assess the quality of your dark theme. Collect input from various sources and can improve based on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Test your dark theme UI on various screens and devices and make sure it responds favorably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not just the 10 Skills Required to Become a UI\/UX Designer<\/a><\/strong>, you must also follow a complete roadmap or guide<\/strong><\/a> to get into the UI\/UX journey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why to Use Dark Mode Design: Top Reasons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many benefits which state the reasons why you should use dark mode design for your application. Let’s discuss a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n