🎨CSS & Color

Dark Mode Switcher CSS

Transition logic and styles for dark mode support.

Explanation

Supporting dark mode is essential for modern web applications to reduce eye strain.

Examples

Class Pattern

Output

.dark { background: #000, color: #fff }

Code Examples

CSS

body {
  transition: background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root {
    --bg: #0f172a;
    --text: #f8fafc;
  }
}

Try it Now

Open in Dark Mode

💡 Tips

Use prefers-color-scheme for automatic detection
Avoid pure black (#000) for large areas; use dark navy or charcoal
Desaturate colors slightly in dark mode

⚠️ Common Pitfalls

Hardcoding colors instead of using variables makes dark mode impossible