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how to add dark mode in figma
HeyBraza walks you through the hidden variables panel and the 'modes' columns so light/dark swaps with one click.
the clean way to do dark mode in figma is color variables with 'modes' - define each color once, give it a light value and a dark value, and your whole design flips with a click. the variables panel is tucked away and intimidating, so here's the walk-through.
short answer
create colour variables, then click '+ add mode' in the variables window to add a 'dark' column and set the dark value for each. apply the variables instead of raw hex, and switching a frame's mode flips the whole design at once.
or do it yourself
- 1with nothing selected, in the right panel find 'local variables' and click the icon to open the variables window.
- 2create a color variable (e.g. 'bg/surface') and give it your light value.
- 3click '+ add mode' in the top-right of that window to add a 'dark' column, then set the dark value for each variable.
- 4select your frames and apply the variables to fills/strokes instead of raw hex colors.
- 5select the top frame, and in the right panel switch its mode from 'light' to 'dark' - everything flips at once.
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downloadcommon questions
where is the variables panel in figma?
click on empty canvas, then in the right design panel open 'local variables' (the small grid/database icon) to manage colors and modes.
do i need a paid plan for modes in figma?
you can create variables on any plan, but multiple modes (like light + dark) require a paid seat in many setups - figma limits modes on the free tier.