Windows, on the other hand, to maintain a consistent depth effect, have drop shadows in Dark Mode just like they do in Light. Some is not so obvious: The effect that indicates buttons are grouped together, instead of looking recessed, looks backlit. Some of what Apple has done with Dark Mode is obvious: When you click a button, instead of it getting darker, it gets brighter. It might seem like a small thing, but being able to highlight your interfaces with your favorite colors doesn't just make controls pop, it makes you pop. Joining the venerable blue and graphite are red, orange, yellow, green, purple, and pink. To coincide with Dark Mode, Apple has added new accent colors as well, and they work for both Dark and Light. I need my light! So, the ability to switch easily makes both modes better. I particularly like that aspect because, while I love Dark Mode for some pro apps and late night use, I find it a tad overbearing and even gloomy if I sit in it all day. My eyes and my moon need light! This way, whenever I have the slightest urge to switch, I just switch and go on about my business. While I love Dark Mode for some pro apps and late night use, I find it a tad overbearing and even gloomy if I sit in it all day. That the modes are so easy to switch between is especially great. That way, apps look cohesive no matter which mode you're in.

So, for example, a lighter sky blue banner for Light Mode but a navy blue banner for Dark Mode. A comparison: macOS Mojave dark mode on the left, light mode on the right.ĭevelopers can even specify different colors and appearances for Dark vs.

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