Dark Mode
/dɑːk məʊd/
Definition
A UI colour scheme using light text on a dark background — reduces eye strain in low light and saves battery on OLED screens.
Example in context
"Dark mode is implemented with CSS custom properties — swapping --color-bg from white to #121212 cascades everywhere."
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Practice this term
Master Dark Mode in context by working through exercises in the UI/UX Design module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.