About this style
Most dark wallpapers are made for one mode only. Notchwerk always makes a pair: the Topo template above draws glowing contour lines on near-black for the evening, and the same map on pale paper for the day.
A good dark wallpaper is not pure black. A very dark green, blue or grey keeps a little depth, and thin bright lines stay readable without glaring. That is why all dark palettes in the generator start just above black.
For a calmer night look try Horizon, which shows the moon and a sky full of stars in dark mode. Developers often prefer Terminal with its Phosphor or Amber palette.
The same style on iPhone
Pick your iPhone under Your device, or open the iPhone generator. The layout is rebuilt for the tall screen and the text sits below the lock-screen clock.
Questions and answers
How do I make my Mac wallpaper change with dark mode?
Use a .heic file that holds a light and a dark image. Download it here, then add it in System Settings → Wallpaper. Full guide.
Is a dark wallpaper better for the eyes?
In a dim room a dark background is more comfortable because the screen gives off less light around your windows. In daylight a lighter background is usually easier to read against.
Does the iPhone switch wallpapers with dark mode?
iOS only dims the wallpaper. To swap between your own light and dark images, use a Shortcuts automation. Here is how.
