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Colors & themes

Colors named by their role, so every screen works in light, dark and high contrast.

On this page

Options

Light, dark and high contrast

People choose one, or the app follows their system.

Colors are roles

Each part of a screen takes a role, never a color of its own; the theme gives every role its color.

Every role in this theme

A status shows its text, soft fill and solid fill. The Display menu switches the theme and contrast.

What each color means

A tone means the same on every component.

Your own colors

An area can take a color scheme of its own, such as a brand's; every component in it follows, hover and press included.

Rules

A tone always comes with words or an icon, so nobody has to tell colors apart.

Outlined and filled

Fields that hold a value are outlined; what you press or drag keeps the filled gray.

Words to use

Ask an agent for color in these words; envUI turns each into a role.

A quieter surface

A panel that draws less attention.

Success or warning

How something stands, such as saved or failed.

Its own color

One element in a color the roles don’t give.

A dark area

One part of a page in the other theme.

High contrast

Stronger text and edges, for people who need them.