Scarab Built-in Themes Gallery
Visual reference guide for all 13 built-in themes.
Dark Themes
1. Dracula (Default)
ID: dracula
Author: Zeno Rocha
Style: Dark with vibrant purple accents
Foreground: #f8f8f2 Background: #282a36 Cursor: #f8f8f2
Colors: Purple-focused with high contrast
Best for: Late night coding, dark environments
Color Palette:
- Black:
#21222c| Bright Black:#6272a4 - Red:
#ff5555| Bright Red:#ff6e6e - Green:
#50fa7b| Bright Green:#69ff94 - Yellow:
#f1fa8c| Bright Yellow:#ffffa5 - Blue:
#bd93f9| Bright Blue:#d6acff - Magenta:
#ff79c6| Bright Magenta:#ff92df - Cyan:
#8be9fd| Bright Cyan:#a4ffff - White:
#f8f8f2| Bright White:#ffffff
2. Solarized Dark
ID: solarized-dark
Author: Ethan Schoonover
Style: Precision colors for machines and people
Foreground: #839496 Background: #002b36 Cursor: #839496
Colors: Carefully balanced, scientifically designed
Best for: Reduced eye strain, professional work
Color Palette:
- Black:
#073642| Bright Black:#002b36 - Red:
#dc322f| Bright Red:#cb4b16 - Green:
#859900| Bright Green:#586e75 - Yellow:
#b58900| Bright Yellow:#657b83 - Blue:
#268bd2| Bright Blue:#839496 - Magenta:
#d33682| Bright Magenta:#6c71c4 - Cyan:
#2aa198| Bright Cyan:#93a1a1 - White:
#eee8d5| Bright White:#fdf6e3
3. Nord
ID: nord
Author: Arctic Ice Studio
Style: Arctic, north-bluish color palette
Foreground: #d8dee9 Background: #2e3440 Cursor: #d8dee9
Colors: Cool blues, minimal, clean
Best for: Clean aesthetic, calm environment
Color Palette:
- Black:
#3b4252| Bright Black:#4c566a - Red:
#bf616a| Bright Red:#bf616a - Green:
#a3be8c| Bright Green:#a3be8c - Yellow:
#ebcb8b| Bright Yellow:#ebcb8b - Blue:
#81a1c1| Bright Blue:#81a1c1 - Magenta:
#b48ead| Bright Magenta:#b48ead - Cyan:
#88c0d0| Bright Cyan:#8fbcbb - White:
#e5e9f0| Bright White:#eceff4
4. Monokai
ID: monokai
Author: Wimer Hazenberg
Style: Rich, warm dark theme
Foreground: #f8f8f2 Background: #272822 Cursor: #f8f8f0
Colors: Warm, high contrast
Best for: Code editing, vibrant display
Color Palette:
- Black:
#272822| Bright Black:#75715e - Red:
#f92672| Bright Red:#f92672 - Green:
#a6e22e| Bright Green:#a6e22e - Yellow:
#f4bf75| Bright Yellow:#e6db74 - Blue:
#66d9ef| Bright Blue:#66d9ef - Magenta:
#ae81ff| Bright Magenta:#ae81ff - Cyan:
#a1efe4| Bright Cyan:#a1efe4 - White:
#f8f8f2| Bright White:#f9f8f5
5. One Dark
ID: one-dark
Author: Atom
Style: Popular dark UI from Atom editor
Foreground: #abb2bf Background: #282c34 Cursor: #528bff
Colors: Balanced, modern
Best for: General use, code editing
Color Palette:
- Black:
#282c34| Bright Black:#5c6370 - Red:
#e06c75| Bright Red:#e06c75 - Green:
#98c379| Bright Green:#98c379 - Yellow:
#e5c07b| Bright Yellow:#e5c07b - Blue:
#61afef| Bright Blue:#61afef - Magenta:
#c678dd| Bright Magenta:#c678dd - Cyan:
#56b6c2| Bright Cyan:#56b6c2 - White:
#abb2bf| Bright White:#ffffff
6. Gruvbox Dark
ID: gruvbox-dark
Author: Pavel Pertsev
Style: Retro groove color scheme
Foreground: #ebdbb2 Background: #282828 Cursor: #ebdbb2
Colors: Warm, retro, earthy tones
Best for: Vintage aesthetic, warm colors
Color Palette:
- Black:
#282828| Bright Black:#928374 - Red:
#cc241d| Bright Red:#fb4934 - Green:
#98971a| Bright Green:#b8bb26 - Yellow:
#d79921| Bright Yellow:#fabd2f - Blue:
#458588| Bright Blue:#83a598 - Magenta:
#b16286| Bright Magenta:#d3869b - Cyan:
#689d6a| Bright Cyan:#8ec07c - White:
#a89984| Bright White:#ebdbb2
7. Tokyo Night
ID: tokyo-night
Author: Enkia
Style: Clean, dark theme inspired by Tokyo at night
Foreground: #a9b1d6 Background: #1a1b26 Cursor: #c0caf5
Colors: Modern, blue-focused
Best for: Modern aesthetic, night work
Color Palette:
- Black:
#15161e| Bright Black:#414868 - Red:
#f7768e| Bright Red:#f7768e - Green:
#9ece6a| Bright Green:#9ece6a - Yellow:
#e0af68| Bright Yellow:#e0af68 - Blue:
#7aa2f7| Bright Blue:#7aa2f7 - Magenta:
#bb9af7| Bright Magenta:#bb9af7 - Cyan:
#7dcfff| Bright Cyan:#7dcfff - White:
#a9b1d6| Bright White:#c0caf5
8. Catppuccin Mocha
ID: catppuccin-mocha
Author: Catppuccin
Style: Soothing pastel theme for the high-spirited
Foreground: #cdd6f4 Background: #1e1e2e Cursor: #f5e0dc
Colors: Soft pastels, comfortable
Best for: Reduced eye strain, gentle colors
Color Palette:
- Black:
#45475a| Bright Black:#585b70 - Red:
#f38ba8| Bright Red:#f38ba8 - Green:
#a6e3a1| Bright Green:#a6e3a1 - Yellow:
#f9e2af| Bright Yellow:#f9e2af - Blue:
#89b4fa| Bright Blue:#89b4fa - Magenta:
#f5c2e7| Bright Magenta:#f5c2e7 - Cyan:
#94e2d5| Bright Cyan:#94e2d5 - White:
#bac2de| Bright White:#a6adc8
9. Synthwave ‘84
ID: synthwave
Author: Robb Owen
Style: Retro synthwave cyberpunk with neon glow
Foreground: #f7f7f7 Background: #262335 Cursor: #ff7edb
Colors: Neon, cyberpunk, retro
Best for: Fun aesthetic, 80s vibes
Color Palette:
- Black:
#241b2f| Bright Black:#495495 - Red:
#fe4450| Bright Red:#fe4450 - Green:
#72f1b8| Bright Green:#72f1b8 - Yellow:
#fede5d| Bright Yellow:#fede5d - Blue:
#03edf9| Bright Blue:#03edf9 - Magenta:
#ff7edb| Bright Magenta:#ff7edb - Cyan:
#b6f4f7| Bright Cyan:#b6f4f7 - White:
#f7f7f7| Bright White:#ffffff
Light Themes
10. Solarized Light
ID: solarized-light
Author: Ethan Schoonover
Style: Precision colors for daytime work
Foreground: #657b83 Background: #fdf6e3 Cursor: #657b83
Colors: Carefully balanced for light backgrounds
Best for: Daylight, outdoor work
Color Palette:
- Black:
#073642| Bright Black:#002b36 - Red:
#dc322f| Bright Red:#cb4b16 - Green:
#859900| Bright Green:#586e75 - Yellow:
#b58900| Bright Yellow:#657b83 - Blue:
#268bd2| Bright Blue:#839496 - Magenta:
#d33682| Bright Magenta:#6c71c4 - Cyan:
#2aa198| Bright Cyan:#93a1a1 - White:
#eee8d5| Bright White:#fdf6e3
11. One Light
ID: one-light
Author: Atom
Style: Light UI from Atom editor
Foreground: #383a42 Background: #fafafa Cursor: #526fff
Colors: Clean, modern light theme
Best for: Bright environments, daylight
Color Palette:
- Black:
#383a42| Bright Black:#4f525e - Red:
#e45649| Bright Red:#e06c75 - Green:
#50a14f| Bright Green:#98c379 - Yellow:
#c18401| Bright Yellow:#e5c07b - Blue:
#0184bc| Bright Blue:#61afef - Magenta:
#a626a4| Bright Magenta:#c678dd - Cyan:
#0997b3| Bright Cyan:#56b6c2 - White:
#fafafa| Bright White:#ffffff
12. Gruvbox Light
ID: gruvbox-light
Author: Pavel Pertsev
Style: Retro groove color scheme - light variant
Foreground: #3c3836 Background: #fbf1c7 Cursor: #3c3836
Colors: Warm, retro light colors
Best for: Vintage light aesthetic
Color Palette:
- Black:
#fbf1c7| Bright Black:#928374 - Red:
#cc241d| Bright Red:#9d0006 - Green:
#98971a| Bright Green:#79740e - Yellow:
#d79921| Bright Yellow:#b57614 - Blue:
#458588| Bright Blue:#076678 - Magenta:
#b16286| Bright Magenta:#8f3f71 - Cyan:
#689d6a| Bright Cyan:#427b58 - White:
#7c6f64| Bright White:#3c3836
13. Catppuccin Latte
ID: catppuccin-latte
Author: Catppuccin
Style: Soothing pastel theme - light variant
Foreground: #4c4f69 Background: #eff1f5 Cursor: #dc8a78
Colors: Soft pastels for light backgrounds
Best for: Comfortable light mode
Color Palette:
- Black:
#5c5f77| Bright Black:#6c6f85 - Red:
#d20f39| Bright Red:#d20f39 - Green:
#40a02b| Bright Green:#40a02b - Yellow:
#df8e1d| Bright Yellow:#df8e1d - Blue:
#1e66f5| Bright Blue:#1e66f5 - Magenta:
#ea76cb| Bright Magenta:#ea76cb - Cyan:
#179299| Bright Cyan:#179299 - White:
#acb0be| Bright White:#bcc0cc
Theme Selection Guide
By Use Case
For Coding:
- Dracula (dark)
- Monokai (dark)
- One Dark (dark)
- One Light (light)
For Long Sessions:
- Solarized Dark/Light (scientifically balanced)
- Catppuccin Mocha/Latte (soft pastels)
- Nord (calm, minimal)
For Aesthetics:
- Tokyo Night (modern, clean)
- Synthwave (retro, fun)
- Gruvbox (vintage)
For Daylight:
- Solarized Light
- One Light
- Catppuccin Latte
For Night:
- Dracula (default)
- Tokyo Night
- Nord
By Color Preference
Purple Lovers: Dracula, One Dark Blue Lovers: Nord, Tokyo Night Warm Colors: Monokai, Gruvbox Pastels: Catppuccin Neon/Vibrant: Synthwave Balanced: Solarized
Quick Switch Commands
# Via command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
Theme: Select
# Or directly in config
[colors]
theme = "your-choice-here"Screenshots
Note: For visual previews, see the theme selector UI in Scarab Terminal (Ctrl+Shift+P → Theme: Select)
Each theme includes:
- Live color swatches
- Full palette preview
- Sample terminal text
- Metadata display
Contributing Themes
Want to add your own theme? See examples/custom-theme.toml for a template.
Share your themes:
- Create theme file
- Test in Scarab
- Submit PR to add to built-in collection
- Share on community forums
Last Updated: 2025-11-25 Total Themes: 13 (9 dark, 4 light)