Color & Design Answers

Quick answers to common questions about color accessibility, conversion, and dark mode design.

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What Are the Best Colors for Dark Mode?

Use light text (#e6e6e6, not pure white) on dark backgrounds (#1a1a2e or #121212, not pure black). Desaturate accents 10-20%. Keep contrast above 4.5:1.

How Do I Convert Hex to RGB?

Convert hex color codes to RGB values. #3498db = rgb(52, 152, 219). Split into pairs, convert each from hexadecimal to decimal.

What Is the WCAG Contrast Ratio?

WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text and 3:1 for large text. WCAG AAA requires 7:1. Learn the formula, thresholds, and how to check your colors.

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