Dark Mode Surface & Contrast Tool
Map layered dark mode background surfaces with elevation highlights adhering to Google Material Design standards.
100% Client-SideZero Data Collection
Layered Dark Surfaces (Click Swatch to Copy)
CSS Elevation Tokens
:root {
--surface-base: #121215;
--surface-1: #3C3C3D; /* Cards */
--surface-2: #4A4A4B; /* Menus */
--surface-3: #565657; /* Modals */
--surface-4: #646465; /* Popovers */
}Technical Specification & Mathematical Principles
Surfaces are calculated by mixing the base dark canvas with pure white: C_elevated = mix(White, Base, alpha) where alpha represents elevation height (1dp: +5%, 4dp: +8%, 8dp: +11%, 16dp: +15%).
Frequently Asked Questions
Pure black on OLED displays causes purple/black motion smearing during rapid scrolling, and high contrast against white text creates excessive halation and eye fatigue. A dark slate or charcoal base (#121212) eliminates these issues.
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