A major part of the dark theme experience is the canvas itself. By default, SAI 2 uses a white paper background. You can change this in the software without hacks:
[Setting] WindowBrightness=0 ControlTabBackground=0
If you decide to use a color-changing mod, follow these precautions: paint tool sai 2 dark theme
: A free, open-source tool found on GitHub and DeviantArt . It works by patching your sai2.exe to replace standard light hex codes with darker ones. How to Use a Mod (General Steps)
When your UI is dark, colors on your canvas appear more vibrant and accurate. A bright white UI can make your drawing look darker than it actually is (a phenomenon known as simultaneous contrast). A major part of the dark theme experience
How to Enable and Customize Paint Tool SAI 2 Dark Theme For digital artists, the interface is just as important as the canvas. If you’ve spent hours staring at the bright, clinical gray of the original Paint Tool SAI, you know the literal headache it can cause. Fortunately, (the technical preview/version 2) finally introduced the ability to switch to a dark theme , saving your eyes and giving the software a modern, sleek look.
Dark themes minimize the "distraction" of the interface, making the tools fade into the background so your art takes center stage. Troubleshooting: "I don't see the option!" It works by patching your sai2
Paint Tool SAI 2 offers a dark theme option, catering to the preferences of users who favor a darker interface. Enabling the dark theme in Paint Tool SAI 2 is straightforward: