Google Calendar for Web Introduces Material You Dark Theme

Following the enhancement of Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides with Material You colors, Google has now introduced a revamped look for the Calendar app on its web platform, featuring the Material You design. A key highlight of this update is the addition of a dark theme for Google Calendar. As mentioned in the official blog, this redesign aligns with the Material You 3 aesthetics.

The dark theme serves as an excellent choice for users with darker desktop settings and proves beneficial in low-light environments, while also conserving battery life on OLED screens. The primary calendar is presented within a smoothly rounded container, accompanied by other elements of the Calendar app, which showcase a pleasant light blue background. This new Material You interface further integrates the Calendar app more seamlessly with other Google Workspace platforms. Here is a summary of the improvements that Material You 3 introduces:

• Updated controls such as buttons, dialogs, and sidebars that enhance modern accessibility
• Typography utilizing Google’s uniquely crafted, highly-readable typefaces
• Clear and fresh icon designs that enhance legibility

Users will have the flexibility to select from light mode, dark mode, or the device’s default theme. This can easily be adjusted in the Settings > Appearance section. In addition, Tasks.google.com will undergo a similar interface upgrade, allowing users to toggle between light and dark themes on its site. Google has indicated that there will be no admin controls regarding this feature.

However, it’s important to note that Google has cautioned users that the Calendar web app’s visual overhaul “could affect the functionality of installed Chrome extensions while using Google Calendar.”Consequently, these extensions may not perform as intended. Users are encouraged to reach out to the extension developers to report any issues encountered.

The rollout of the updated user interface commenced on October 23, and it may take approximately 15 days for all users to gain access to this feature. The update will be made available to all Google Workspace accounts, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users holding personal Google accounts.

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