Light backgrounds for websites are a ubiquitous trend, as, according to a lot of research, people find it more attractive and it comes with better readability. It’s hard to disagree, so… Are there any advantages of using a dark background on a website? In general, white website design appeal to a broader audience, as well as the HTML and CSS come with white background as a default. This is why many developers stick to it, without even thinking of making any changes.