Dark mode design principles: never use pure black (#000) — use #0a0a0b or #111 for less eye strain. Reduce white text intensity to #e4e4e7 instead of #fff. Reduce color saturation by 10-20% from light mode. Use elevated surfaces (slightly lighter backgrounds) instead of shadows for depth. Maintain 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text (WCAG AA). Toolular uses --qt-bg: #0a0a0b, --qt-surface: #141416, --qt-text: #fafafa, --qt-text-muted: #a1a1aa.
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Dark Mode Design Guide
Design effective dark mode interfaces with proper colors, contrast, and accessibility.
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