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Selecting colors for a site is one of the most crucial parts of web design. The color palette can evoke certain types of emotions in a user and sets the tone for the user’s experience while perusing the site. Websites with dark colors can represent "non-mainstream", "elite", and "unconventional".

The use of dark backgrounds also centers the attention towards the content, making it an effective theme for portfolios, image galleries, and design-centered sites.

In this collection, you’ll find some of the best dark-themed web designs. This is the second part of the "Beautiful Web Designs" series that starts off at "30 Beautifully Blue Web Designs".

Starbucks Coffee At Home

Elan Snowboards

Nile Inside

LaRedoute

BootB

MyCacties

cyan

FAST EDDIE CHAMBERS

Sascha Eggenberger

JUXT Interactive

Viewzi

Rox

Training by Collective Idea

Level9 Design

Dead Metropolis Recordings

Chyrp

Backboard

Wacom Pen Collective

What do dark designs mean to you?

Why do you think a designer chooses a dark color scheme? What emotions and messages do dark designs convey to the audience? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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