A version of an interface that uses a dark background with light text and muted colors, offered as an alternative to the default light scheme to reduce glare and, on some screens, save battery.
Synonyms
- dark theme
- night mode
Related terms
- light mode
- theming
- surface color
- color scheme
- elevation overlay
In plain words
- the setting that turns the app's background black or dark grey
- night mode
Usage example
Users reading on their phones at night usually switch to dark mode.
Don't confuse with…
- reduced motionReduced motion cuts animation for comfort; dark mode swaps the color scheme — they are separate accessibility settings.
Categories
- Color