A dark floral dress is the graduation choice if you want floral print without pastels or brightness. Navy with florals, black with florals, or deep jewel tones with florals read as more sophisticated than lighter background colors. Dark florals photograph well and do not read as summery in a way that might feel wrong for a more formal ceremony. The depth of the background color makes the flowers pop while keeping the overall effect grounded. These dark floral dresses work because florals do not have to be soft or pale to work for graduation.