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## Precision colors for machines and people
[](#features)
[](#features)\
Solarized is a sixteen
color palette (eight monotones, eight accent colors) designed for use with
terminal and gui applications. It has several [unique properties ](#features ).
I designed this colorscheme with both precise
Solarized is a sixteen color palette (eight monotones, eight accent colors)
designed for use with terminal and gui applications. It has several [unique
properties](#features). I designed this colorscheme with both precise
[CIELAB ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lab_color_space ) lightness relationships
and a refined set of hues based on fixed color wheel relationships. It has been
tested extensively in real world use on color calibrated displays (as well as
uncalibrated/intentionally miscalibrated displays) and in a variety of lighting
conditions.
\
Currently available in formats for (cf [screenshots ](#screenshots ) below):
* **Vim** (the Vim-only portion of Solarized is [available
here](https://github.com/altercation/vim-colors-solarized), for use with
Pathogen, etc.)
here](https://github.com/altercation/vim-colors-solarized), for use with
Pathogen, etc.)
* **Mutt** e-mail client (*just* the Mutt colorscheme is [available
here](https://github.com/altercation/mutt-colors-solarized))
* **Xresources** / Xdefaults
@ -35,7 +34,7 @@ here](https://github.com/altercation/mutt-colors-solarized))
* GIMP Palette
Don't see the application you want to use it in? Download the palettes (or pull
the values from the table below) and create your own. Submit it back and I'll
the values from the table below) and create your own. Submit it back and I'll
happily note the contribution and include it on this page.
**Note:** I am still tweaking the Vim highlighting for specific syntaxes and
@ -44,14 +43,14 @@ welcome feedback on these.
Download
--------
### [Click here to download latest version ](http://ethanschoonover.com/solarized/ files/solarized.tgz )
### [Click here to download latest version ](http://ethanschoonover.com/files/solarized/solarized .tar. gz )
Or use the following links to access application specific downloads and git
repositories:
* **Git repo:**
The full git repository is at: < https: / / github . com / altercation / solarized > .
The full git repository is at: < https: / / github . com / altercation / solarized >
Get it using the following command:
$ git clone git://github.com/altercation/solarized.git
@ -60,10 +59,10 @@ repositories:
The vim-only colorscheme (Pathogen ready) is available at:
< https: / / github . com / altercation / vim-colors-solarized > .
$ git clone git://github.com/altercation/vim-colors-solarized.git
You can also download it from [vim.org ](http://vim.org/scripturlhere ).
$ git clone git://github.com/altercation/vim-colors-solarized.git
You can also download it from [vim.org ](http://www.vim.org/scripts/script.php?script_id=3520 ).
* **Mutt only:**
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Black text on white from a computer display is akin to reading a book in
direct sunlight and tires the eye.
\
Solarized reduces *brightness contrast* but, unlike many low contrast
colorschemes, retains *contrasting hues* (based on colorwheel relations)
@ -103,7 +102,7 @@ Features
2. **Both sides of the force**
\
I often switch between dark and light modes when editing text and code.
Solarized retains the same selective contrast relationships and overall
@ -113,7 +112,7 @@ Features
3. **16/5 palette modes**
\
Solarized works as a sixteen color palette for compatibility with common
terminal based applications / emulators. In addition, it has been carefull
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5. **Precision, symmetry**
\
The monotones have symmetric CIELAB lightness differences, so switching
from dark to light mode retains the same perceived contrast in brightness
@ -204,51 +203,51 @@ Click to view.
### C (Vim)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-c-lettergothic18 -dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-c-lettergothic18 -light.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-c-dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-c-light.png)
### Haskell (Vim)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-haskell-lettergothic18 -dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-haskell-lettergothic18 -light.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-haskell-dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-haskell-light.png)
### HTML (Vim)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-html-lettergothic18 -dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-html-lettergothic18 -light.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-html-dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-html-light.png)
### Java (Vim)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-java-lettergothic18 -dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-java-lettergothic18 -light.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-java-dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-java-light.png)
### Pandoc (Vim)
### Pandoc Markdown (Vim)
These screen shots show Vim running with my own [Pandoc Kit
Syntax](/pandockit).
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-pandoc-lettergothic18 -dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-pandoc-lettergothic18 -light.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-pandoc-dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-pandoc-light.png)
### Perl (Vim)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-perl-lettergothic18 -dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-perl-lettergothic18 -light.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-perl-dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-perl-light.png)
### Python (Vim)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-python-lettergothic18 -dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-python-lettergothic18 -light.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-python-dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-python-light.png)
### Ruby (Vim)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-ruby-lettergothic18 -dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-ruby-lettergothic18 -light.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-ruby-dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-ruby-light.png)
### TeX (Vim)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-tex-lettergothic18 -dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-tex-lettergothic18 -light.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-tex-dark.png)
[](https://github.com/altercation/solarized/raw/master/img/solarized-screen-tex-light.png)
The Values
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blue #268bd2 4/4 blue 33 #0087ff 55 -10 -45 38 139 210 205 82 82
cyan #2aa198 6/6 cyan 37 #00afaf 60 -35 -05 42 161 152 175 74 63
green #859900 2/2 green 64 #5f8700 60 -20 65 133 153 0 68 100 60
Ethan Schoonover
15 years ago