Briefle words · UI design
Desaturated accent
A softer, less intense version of a brand color that doesn't glow or vibrate on a dark background.
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Dark-theme post-run summary card. Use dark grey surface colors, not pure black, and show elevation by making each layer lighter (page, card, stat tiles) instead of outlines. Off-white text, and one desaturated accent, a soft mint, for the distance, progress bar and button.
How an expert would brief the stronger version of “Workout summary (dark)”.
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Try it as a puzzle →Post-run summary card in a fitness app's dark theme.
Why: A uses mint #7DD3A8 for the distance, progress bar and button. B uses neon #00E65C, which buzzes against the black around it.
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