Idea Summary
Provide a native, first-class Dark Mode variant for the "Redwood Light" Universal Theme. This should include a simple toggle mechanism to switch between the current Redwood light and dark theme.
Use Case
Currently, Oracle APEX offers the "Redwood Light" theme style, which aligns with Oracle's modern design system. However, as Dark Mode has become an industry standard for accessibility, eye-strain reduction, and power saving, APEX developers are forced to use the older "Vita - Dark" style or write extensive custom CSS to achieve a dark look. The "Vita - Dark" style does not match the modern Redwood components (like the new side navigation or updated buttons), leading to a visual "clash" when trying to build modern-looking dark applications.
Preferred Solution (Optional)
- Redwood Dark Style: Introduce a new "Redwood Dark" style in Universal Theme that utilizes the official Oracle Redwood dark color palette.
- Standard Toggle Component: Provide a standard Navbar or Drawer toggle component that allows users to switch modes without reloading the page.
- Consistency: Ensure that all native APEX components (Interactive Grids, Faceted Search, etc.) have specific Redwood Dark CSS variables applied for a seamless experience.