Not all blacks are equal. Pick whatever doesn't hurt your eyes after three hours.
Total void. Looks sharp on white, but on dark mode? Kinda harsh. Feels like staring into a phone at 2 AM.
ClassicSofter, less aggressive. Most designers sneak this in for text on dark backgrounds. Feels… human.
Designer PickThe #1a1a1a variant — slightly warmer, still almost invisible from pure black. A crowd favourite.
Subtle Warmth"I'm not black, I'm just brooding." Great for nav bars or cards. Has presence without being aggressive.
UI ComponentsAlmost too dark, but sexy on OLED screens. Like velvet. That extra depth you can't quite explain.
✦ OLED MagicHas a tiny red undertone. Makes dark mode feel cozy, not cold. Material Design's recommended dark surface.
♥ Cozy ModeThe slightly lighter warm variant. Apple uses this exact shade in their native dark mode system UI.
♥ Apple DarkThe screen turns off. Zero light. Magic for battery life — but only if your users have fancy phones.
⚡ Battery Saver