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The High Contrast Dark Theme

The High Contrast Dark Theme

Abhishek Kumar codeabode.in

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A pitch black high contrast dark theme for VS Code
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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The High Contrast Dark Theme

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A pitch black high contrast theme for Visual Studio Code designed for maximum readability and reduced eye strain.

Features

  • Pitch Black Background: True black (#000000) background for maximum contrast
  • High Contrast Colors: Bright, vibrant colors that stand out clearly against the black background
  • Minimal Borders: Very dim or removed border colors between sections while maintaining distinct section visibility
  • Accessibility Focused: Designed with accessibility in mind for users who need high contrast
  • Proper Color Semantics: Red color reserved exclusively for errors and warnings
  • Syntax Highlighting: Carefully chosen colors for different code elements to make code structure immediately apparent

Installation

  1. Open Extensions sidebar panel in VS Code. View → Extensions
  2. Search for The High Contrast Dark Theme
  3. Click Install to install it
  4. Click Reload to reload the editor
  5. Code > Preferences > Color Theme > The High Contrast Dark Theme

Feedback

If you have suggestions or issues, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.

Support

If you find this theme useful, consider sponsoring the developer.

License

MIT License

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