I'd choose dark, inaccessible, and comfortless. The other words don't really pin down the tone ("draperies"? "General"?).
Dark background and light text
Aside- On or one side
Culture- The way of life for a group of people
Fair- Equal and just for all sides
Invite- Ask to come
Language- The speech of a group of people
Plead- To make a request
Scurries- Moves quickly
Share- To divide and give to others