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Colour systems that survive dark mode

How to choose brand colours that look right on light and dark screens.

SSamir Rahman4 August 2026 · 1 min read

Half of your users browse in dark mode. A brand colour that glows on white can disappear on black.

  • Test every colour on #ffffff and #121212
  • Keep one bright highlight for both modes
  • Lift text colours, do not just invert them
  • Check contrast for buttons in both themes

This website has a light / dark switch in the header — try it.

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