Dave Rupert 4/7/2026

Inverted themes with light-dark()

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This article discusses implementing adaptive light and dark themes using the CSS light-dark() function in a design system. It covers the trade-offs of shipping dual stylesheets versus a single one, and presents a solution for automatic theme inversion using CSS variables and container style queries. The technique allows respecting user preferences without JavaScript, and includes a polyfill for broader support. Targeted at developers working on theming and CSS.

Inverted themes with light-dark()

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