1. Crafting Premium Dark Themes
Dark mode is more than inverting white to black. Premium dark themes use rich slate, navy, or charcoal base tones (#0f172a) for visual comfort.
2. Contrast Standards for Accessibility
Ensure text content satisfies WCAG 4.5:1 minimum contrast ratios against dark surface backgrounds to prevent eye strain.
3. Indicating Surface Elevation
Instead of drop shadows (which disappear on dark backdrops), use subtle white opacity surface fills (e.g., 5% white overlay) to denote modal layers.
