• Fire up Figma and either start a new file or open up an existing design you want to switch to dark mode.
• Make sure your layers and components are neatly organized. Trust me, it makes everything smoother.

• Pick a primary dark background color. Dark grey or black usually works well (#121212, #1E1E1E, #333333).
• Create secondary and tertiary shades for stuff like cards, buttons, and menus.
• Define text colors. High-contrast white or light grey for main text, and different shades for secondary text, placeholders, etc.

• In Figma, head over to the right-side panel and click the Styles icon.
• Create new color styles for your dark mode palette under Fill and Text categories.
• Give these styles meaningful names like "Dark Background", "Light Text", and "Dark Button".

• Update your existing components to use the new dark mode color styles. This includes buttons, cards, input fields, and icons.
• Don't forget to check their hover states, active states, and other interaction states to keep things consistent.

• Make sure text elements are using the newly defined text color styles.
• Check contrast ratios for accessibility. Tools like Figma's Contrast Checker plugin can be super helpful here.
• Adjust line spacing and font sizes if needed to keep things readable.

• Light images and media might need some tweaking. Consider using image overlays or finding darker alternatives.
• Use Figma’s image editing tools to apply dark mode-friendly filters if necessary.

• Update shadow styles to use lighter shades on dark backgrounds. This keeps shadows looking natural and visible.
• Review and adjust borders and dividers. Lighter shades of your dark palette work well for these elements.

• Test the entire design on various screens to make sure all elements are visible and accessible.
• Perform usability tests focusing on accessibility features and make any necessary adjustments.
• Iterate based on feedback and testing results, refining colors and components as needed.

By following these steps precisely, high-quality dark mode designs in Figma can be created efficiently and effectively.