How to Convert Material Design 3 Colors to .NET MAUI?

Navigating the world of mobile app design can be a thrilling adventure, especially with the latest and greatest tools at our disposal. Material Design 3, the latest iteration of Google’s design system, which brings a new level of customization, refined components, and enhanced accessibility, also offers a fantastic array of color schemes to make our apps look stunning. But how do we bring these vibrant colors into our .NET MAUI projects? That’s where the website MAUI Color Schemes comes in to save the day!

In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the simple steps to convert Material Design 3 color schemes into .NET MAUI color resources using this super handy website. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you’ll find this process a breeze.

Let’s make your apps not only functional but also visually delightful!
 

Challenges in Integrating Material Design 3 with .NET MAUI

Integrating Material Design 3 with .NET MAUI can be a bit of a headache. One of the biggest challenges is manually transforming each color exported or generated by MD3. It’s a tedious process that can feel like you’re painting the Golden Gate Bridge.

And if you decide to tweak your color scheme? Well, brace yourself for another round of manual updates. It’s like trying to catch a moving train—just when you think you’ve got it, something changes, and you’re back to square one. But don’t worry, the website MAUI Color Schemes makes this journey a lot smoother!
 

MAUI Color Schemes

This tool was developed by Victor Hugo Garcia, and he has got some contributions from the community to improve the look and feel of the website. 

How to Use This Tool

1. Create Your Color Scheme: Start by using either the Material Foundation Theme Builder or the Figma Material Theme Builder to craft your custom color scheme.  
2. Export as JSON: Once you’re happy with your colors, export the scheme as a Material Theme JSON file from the theme builder.  
3. Copy JSON: Open the exported JSON file and copy all its contents.  
4. Paste into Tool: Head over to the MAUI Schemes Color website and paste the copied JSON into the left text box.  
5. Convert: Click the “Convert to XAML” button. Optionally, you can check the use AppThemeColor option instead, which uses the AppThemeColor feature from .NET MAUI Community Toolkit.  
6. Get Results: The converted XAML will appear in the right text box.  
7. Copy XAML: Click the “Copy” button above the right text box to copy the XAML to your clipboard.  
8. Use in Your Project: Paste the copied XAML into your .NET MAUI project’s resource dictionary.
9. And voilà! You can now use these color resources throughout your .NET MAUI application to make it look amazing!

Sample

Material Theme JSON File 


Generated .NET MAUI XAML color resources

Conclusion

And there you have it! We’ve journeyed through the exciting world of Material Design 3 and discovered how to seamlessly integrate its vibrant color schemes into your .NET MAUI projects using the MAUI Schemes Color tool.

I hope this guide helps you bring your design visions to life with ease. Happy coding, and may your apps be as beautiful as they are user-friendly!

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