This document provides an overview of the dark theme implementation for the AI Bloodwork Analysis application. The dark theme was designed to improve readability, reduce eye strain, and create a more modern and professional look for the application.
The dark theme uses the following color palette:
-
Background Colors:
- Primary Background:
bg-gray-900
(Very dark gray, almost black) - Secondary Background:
bg-gray-800
(Dark gray) - Card Background:
bg-gray-800
or customcard-dark
class - Input Background:
bg-gray-800
- Primary Background:
-
Text Colors:
- Primary Text:
text-white
(For headings and important text) - Secondary Text:
text-gray-300
(For regular text) - Muted Text:
text-gray-400
(For less important text) - Very Muted Text:
text-gray-500
(For placeholder text)
- Primary Text:
-
Border Colors:
- Primary Border:
border-gray-700
(For most borders) - Secondary Border:
border-gray-600
(For highlighted borders)
- Primary Border:
-
Accent Colors:
- Primary Accent:
text-primary-400
totext-primary-600
(Indigo shades) - Secondary Accent:
text-secondary-400
totext-secondary-600
(Teal shades)
- Primary Accent:
- Uses
bg-gray-900
for the main background - Text color is set to
text-gray-100
for good contrast
- Use the
card-dark
class which provides:- Dark background (
bg-gray-800
) - Border (
border-gray-700
) - Rounded corners (
rounded-lg
) - Subtle hover effect
- Dark background (
- Primary buttons:
btn btn-primary
(Indigo background) - Secondary buttons:
btn btn-secondary
(Teal background) - Outline buttons:
btn btn-outline
(Transparent with border)
- Inputs have dark backgrounds (
bg-gray-800
) - Borders use
border-gray-700
- Focus states use primary color ring (
focus:ring-primary-500
)
- Use primary colors for active states
- Use gray colors for inactive states
- Animations maintain visibility on dark backgrounds
- Tab navigation uses border indicators for active state
- Cards use the
card-dark
class for consistent styling - Icons are used to improve visual hierarchy
- Drag-and-drop area uses dark styling with dashed borders
- Progress bar changes color based on upload stage
- Error and success states use appropriate icons and colors
- Charts use dark theme colors for grid lines and ticks
- Tab navigation for different sections
- Status indicators use appropriate colors (red, yellow, green)
- Chat bubbles use different colors for user and assistant
- User messages use primary color background
- Assistant messages use dark gray background
- Loading indicators use primary color with animation
- Text contrast ratios meet WCAG AA standards
- Interactive elements have clear focus states
- Color is not the only indicator of state or information
- Icons are used alongside text for better comprehension
- Add user preference for light/dark theme
- Implement smooth transitions between themes
- Create more sophisticated data visualizations optimized for dark backgrounds
- Add more subtle animations and micro-interactions
The dark theme was implemented using Tailwind CSS classes. The approach focused on:
- Consistency across components
- Appropriate contrast for readability
- Visual hierarchy through color and spacing
- Modern, professional aesthetic
No custom CSS was required beyond what was already in the custom.css
file, which already included dark theme support for scrollbars, cards, and other elements.