Dark Mode: Should Your Website Offer It?
Dark mode swaps a light background for a dark one, with light text. Many people now prefer it on their devices, and some expect their favourite sites to respect that choice.
Offering dark mode can feel modern and reduce eye strain in low light, but it is not right for every brand or budget. This article helps you decide.
When Dark Mode Makes Sense
- Apps and dashboards people use for long stretches.
- Audiences who are technical or design-conscious.
- Content read in the evening, like reading or media sites.
What It Costs to Do Well
Dark mode is not just inverting colours. Every component, image and shadow needs checking so it still looks good and stays readable. That is extra design and testing effort.
- Define a second colour palette for dark backgrounds.
- Adjust images and logos that assume a light background.
- Test contrast and accessibility in both modes.
Respecting the System Setting
Modern sites can detect whether someone's device is set to dark mode and match automatically, often with a manual toggle as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does dark mode save battery?
On phones with OLED screens it can, modestly. The bigger benefits are comfort and preference rather than battery life.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.