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Vaibhav Shakya
Vaibhav Shakya

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🎨 Material You: Dynamic Theming in Modern Android Apps

Material You (Material 3) brings dynamic color theming to Android β€” allowing apps to adapt their UI based on the user’s wallpaper, system theme, and preferences, while keeping accessibility and brand consistency intact.

What this article covers:

  • How dynamic color works in Material 3
  • Enabling dynamic theming correctly in Jetpack Compose
  • Using semantic color roles instead of hardcoded colors
  • Handling fallbacks for older Android versions
  • Surface-based design and accessibility best practices
  • Common mistakes to avoid when adopting Material You

If you’re building modern Android apps with Jetpack Compose, adopting Material You correctly helps your UI feel native, adaptive, and future-proof.

πŸ‘‰ Read the full article on Medium:

https://medium.com/@vaibhav.shakya786/material-you-dynamic-theming-and-color-in-modern-android-apps-6381606977bf

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