If your team spends hours every day inside Odoo — processing orders, managing inventory, reviewing accounts — the default bright interface can cause eye fatigue, especially during evening shifts or in dimly lit offices.
The Problem with Always-On Light Mode
Odoo’s standard light theme is clean and professional, but staring at a bright white screen for 8+ hours takes a toll. Studies consistently show that dark interfaces reduce eye strain in low-light environments and help users maintain focus during long sessions.
What a Good Dark Theme Should Do
Not all dark themes are equal. A well-crafted Odoo dark mode should:
- Restyle the entire backend — navbar, forms, lists, kanban, dialogs, and systray
- Use a neutral, low-glare palette (not pure black)
- Preserve familiar primary button colors for consistency
- Apply settings on a per-user basis so each team member chooses their preference
- Load without a flash of the wrong theme on page refresh
Auto Day/Night Mode
Even better than manual switching: automatic theme changes based on the user’s timezone. Light mode from 6 AM to 6 PM, and dark mode from 6 PM to 6 AM — no manual intervention needed.
Our Solution
Our Backend Theme — Dark & Light module for Odoo 17 delivers all of this with a one-click switcher in the top bar. It supports Community and Enterprise editions with 60 days free support.