Dark Mode Converter

Convert your light mode colors to dark mode while maintaining accessibility

Automatically convert a light mode palette to dark mode by adjusting brightness and saturation. Preview both modes and export ready-to-use CSS.

Light Mode

Dark Mode

Comparative Preview

Light Mode

Sample Title

This is sample text to see how your colors will look in both modes. Contrast and readability are essential.

Dark Mode

Sample Title

This is sample text to see how your colors will look in both modes. Contrast and readability are essential.

Dark Mode Tips

  • • Maintain adequate contrast (minimum 4.5:1 for text)
  • • Slightly reduce saturation in dark mode
  • • Use dark grays (#121212) instead of pure black
  • • Test your design on different devices and lighting conditions

How it works

Dark mode isn't simply inverting colors. It requires careful adjustments to maintain readability and hierarchy.

Dark mode principles

  • Reduce saturation of bright colors
  • Use dark grays, not pure black
  • Maintain sufficient contrast (WCAG)
  • Adjust elevation with lightness, not shadows

💡 Practical Use Cases

Case 1: Adapt corporate palette

Your brand uses blue #2563EB on white background.

→ Dark background: #1E1E1E
→ Adjusted blue: #60A5FA (lighter, less saturated)

Case 2: Elevated cards

In light mode you use shadows to elevate cards.

→ In dark mode: use lighter backgrounds instead of shadows
→ Base: #121212, Card: #1E1E1E, Elevated card: #2D2D2D

Case 3: Error/success states

Error red #DC2626 is too intense in dark.

→ Reduce saturation: #F87171
→ Keep the meaning but reduce visual fatigue

Frequently Asked Questions

Why not use pure black (#000)?
Pure black creates too much contrast and visual fatigue. Use dark grays like #121212 or #1a1a1a.
Should I invert all colors?
No. Brand colors can be kept, but adjust their saturation. Backgrounds and text do need inversion.