X Dark Colors

X Dark Colors — High-Contrast Theme Collection for VS Code

A set of 4 high-contrast dark themes optimized for use with transparency via the xglass extension. Crisp, readable colors with no “washout” on a #000000 background.

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Included Themes

X Dark One

• Main Color: Bright yellow (#FFE900)
• Features: Modern theme with vibrant yellow accents
• Ideal for: General development, maximum UI element visibility

X Dark Retro

• Main Color: Lime green (#F9FF75)
• Features: Retro style with nostalgic touches
• Ideal for: Long programming sessions, relaxed environment

X Dark Freeze

• Main Color: Ice blue (#76CCE0)
• Features: Cool and elegant theme with blue tones
• Ideal for: Night work, professional environment

X Dark Candy

• Main Color: Sweet orange (#FFD84C)
• Features: Vibrant and energetic colors
• Ideal for: Creative projects, dynamic environment

Key Features

• High Contrast: All themes are optimized for maximum readability
• xglass Compatibility: Specifically designed to work perfectly with transparency effects
• Enhanced Syntax: Carefully selected colors for different programming languages
• Visual Fatigue Reduction: Color palettes that minimize eye strain
• Highlighted UI Elements: Buttons, badges and interactive elements with high visibility

Installation

From Visual Studio Code Marketplace

• Open Visual Studio Code
• Go to Extensions tab (Ctrl+Shift+X)
• Search for "X Dark Colors" or "Xscriptor"
• Click "Install"

Manual Installation

• Download the .vsix file from releases
• Open VS Code
• Press Ctrl+Shift+P and run "Extensions: Install from VSIX..."
• Select the downloaded file

Usage

• Install the xglass extension (recommended for better experience)
• Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
• Type "Preferences: Color Theme"
• Select one of the X Dark themes:
  • X Dark One
  • X Dark Retro
  • X Dark Freeze
  • X Dark Candy

Optimized for xglass

These themes have been specifically designed to work with the xglass extension, providing:

• Perfect contrast with transparent backgrounds
• Enhanced readability in overlapping windows
• Vibrant colors that remain visible with transparency
• Highlighted UI elements for easy navigation

Contributing

Do you have suggestions or found an issue?

• Report a bug
• Suggest an improvement
• View source code

License

This project is under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Author

Xscriptor - GitHub

Optimized for Visual Studio Code with xglass transparency