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Not expected, but it resonates. Developers spend hours in dark IDEs, so dark websites feel familiar and comfortable. It also signals alignment with the audience's preferences.
Use off-white text rather than pure white, and test contrast ratios carefully. Code snippets and technical content need clear syntax highlighting that works on the dark background.
Notable examples include Detail, Annnimate, Byld, XMCP and Elliott Mangham. These are just a few of the 31 dark development websites in this collection, each selected for strong visual design and execution.
Popular platforms in this collection include Next.js, Framer and Webflow. Each brings different strengths for building dark development experiences.
Frequently used typefaces include Geist, Inter, Berkeley Mono and Suisse. Typography plays a key role in defining the dark aesthetic across these development websites.
