DevExpress.Wpf.Themes.MetropolisDark

DevExpress WPF Metropolis Dark Theme

DevExpress.Wpf.Themes.MetropolisDark includes the Metropolis Dark theme for DevExpress WPF controls. The package includes theme resources only.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.Themes.MetropolisDark

NOTE: Install DevExpress.Wpf.Themes.All or DevExpress.Wpf.ThemesLW to obtain Classic or Lightweight DevExpress WPF themes. For a complete list of DevExpress WPF application themes, review the Theme List.

Key Features

• Consistent UI Experience: A cohesive appearance across DevExpress controls and core WPF controls.
• Application-Wide or Per-Element: Apply the theme to the entire application or to a single element.
• Runtime Switching: Change the application theme at runtime.

Examples

Example: Apply a Theme to the Entire Application at Startup

using DevExpress.Xpf.Core;

public partial class App : Application {
    protected override void OnStartup(StartupEventArgs e) {
        ApplicationThemeHelper.ApplicationThemeName = Theme.MetropolisDark.Name;
        base.OnStartup(e);
    }
}

Example: Apply a Theme to a Single Element

<Window
    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
    xmlns:dx="http://schemas.devexpress.com/winfx/2008/xaml/core">

    <!-- The theme applies to this element and its children. -->
    <Grid dx:ThemeManager.ThemeName="MetropolisDark">
        <!-- ... -->
    </Grid>
</Window>

Evaluation Period, Pricing Options, and Licensing Terms

Whether you own a license or want to start a 30-day evaluation period, download and register your DevExpress license key. To obtain your key, log in to the DevExpress Download Manager. Use your existing DevExpress.com account or create a new account for free. For key registration instructions, see License Key for DevExpress Products.

If you purchase a license after evaluating a product, re-register your updated DevExpress license key to remove evaluation version warnings/messages.

This package is included in the following commercial subscriptions:

• DevExpress WPF Subscription
• DevExpress Reporting Subscription
• DevExpress DXperience Subscription
• DevExpress Universal Subscription

See DevExpress Subscriptions & Licensing for subscription comparison tables, purchasing FAQ, and licensing information.

Related Components/Packages

DevExpress.Wpf.Themes.All - All DevExpress WPF themes in one package.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.Themes.All

DevExpress.Wpf.ThemesLW - DevExpress WPF Lightweight themes.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.ThemesLW

DevExpress.Wpf.Core - DevExpress WPF core libraries, including ThemeManager and ApplicationThemeHelper.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.Core

Documentation

• Themes
• Theme List
• Palettes
• Preload Theme Resources

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

To access SBOM files for DevExpress packages, please refer to the following article: Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for DevExpress .NET assemblies/NuGet packages, JavaScript, VCL, and other redistributable artifacts.

See Also: Information Security | Security - What You Need to Know

Useful Online Resources

• www.devexpress.com
• DevExpress Support Center
• DevExpress Blogs