The choice between dark mode and light mode is more than just preference—it impacts user experience, readability, and design style. Let’s compare both and show you color schemes that work with each.
Dark Mode: Why Designers Love It
Dark mode reduces eye strain in low-light environments and gives a sleek, modern look.
Best Hex Color Pairings for Dark Mode:
- Background:
#121212 - Text:
#E0E0E0 - Accent:
#BB86FC - Button:
#03DAC6
Light Mode: Clean and Classic
Light mode works well for content-heavy websites like blogs or e-commerce. It’s bright, clean, and familiar.
Best Hex Color Pairings for Light Mode:
- Background:
#FFFFFF - Text:
#212121 - Accent:
#1E88E5 - Button:
#FF7043
Design Tips:
- Always test contrast with tools like WCAG contrast checkers.
- Consider letting users switch modes on your site.
- Keep icons and brand colors consistent across both modes.
Try our Color Contrast Checker to test your hex color combos.