Pavão Discreto: Your Essential Theme for Coding

Preview

Dark Theme - Deep Dimmed Contrast

Light Theme - Warm Low-Glare Contrast

Discover the balance of visual comfort, controlled contrast, and muted color harmony with Pavão Discreto. Both Dark and Light variants follow the same comfort-first philosophy: low-glare surfaces, readable syntax contrast, and color relationships tuned for long coding sessions. The dark theme goes deeper and dimmer, while the light theme stays warm, soft, and restrained instead of bright or glossy.

Download: VS Marketplace

Key Features

• 🏆 WCAG AA Certified: Dark theme is 100% compliant with accessibility standards - safe for all users
• 👁️ Eye Comfort First: Scientifically optimized contrast ratios reduce eye strain during extended coding
• 🎨 Two Professional Themes: Dark (deep dimmed contrast) and Light (warm low-glare contrast) for any environment
• 🌐 15+ Languages Supported: 1000+ token color rules including React, TypeScript, Python, Shell, DBML, and more
• 🔧 Developer-Focused: Git integration, bracket matching, indent guides, and intelligent syntax highlighting
• 📁 Smart File Recognition: Each file type has distinct color combinations for instant visual identification

Theme Selection

To switch between themes:

1. Press Ctrl+K Ctrl+T (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+K Cmd+T (Mac)
2. Select either "Pavao Discreto Dark" or "Pavao Discreto Light"
3. Or use the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "Color Theme"

Installation

To install Pavão Discreto, visit the Visual Studio Marketplace and click 'Install'. Follow the instructions to integrate it into your VS Code environment.

Recommended Settings

Enhance your coding experience by adjusting these settings in VS Code:

{
  "editor.lineHeight": 30,
  "editor.fontFamily": "'JetBrains Mono', 'Droid Sans Mono', 'monospace', monospace",
  "editor.fontSize": 16,
  "terminal.integrated.fontFamily": "monospace",
  "terminal.integrated.fontSize": 18,
}

These settings enhance readability and comfort. For the best experience, use with the Jet Brains Mono font. Download it here.

Recommended Icon Theme

For the best visual experience, we recommend using the Macish Icons theme alongside Pavão Discreto. This icon theme provides a clean and modern look that perfectly complements our color scheme.

Install it from the VS Code Marketplace.

To enable it:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac)
2. Type "File Icon Theme"
3. Select "Macish Icons"

Language Compatibility

Accessibility & WCAG Compliance

Dark Theme: WCAG 2.1 Level AA Certified ✅

The Pavão Discreto Dark Theme is officially certified compliant with international accessibility standards.

Certification Details:

• ✅ 100% Compliant - All 43 syntax colors meet WCAG AA requirements
• ✅ Contrast Range: 4.87:1 to 16.23:1 (exceeds minimum 4.5:1 requirement)
• ✅ Background: #0F1520 (deep blue-gray optimized for minimal eye strain)
• ✅ Validated: Automated WCAG contrast ratio testing

Benefits:

• Safe for users with low vision or color vision deficiencies
• Complies with Section 508 and accessibility requirements for professional/educational use
• Scientifically validated to reduce eye fatigue during extended sessions

Light Theme: Currently 34.8% compliant - optimized for visual comfort, warm low-glare surfaces, and muted contrast while we work toward fuller accessibility.

About This Theme

Pavão Discreto was created by a developer for developers who spend hours coding daily. Born from personal need to reduce eye strain, this theme prioritizes comfort without sacrificing aesthetics.

The project now follows one unified rule across both variants: visual comfort first. The dark theme delivers a deeper dimmed environment, and the light theme applies the same philosophy through warm off-whites, softer separators, and low-glare surfaces.

Design Philosophy:

• No pure white or black backgrounds - both variants use controlled tones to reduce fatigue
• Dark and Light themes share the same comfort-first logic: restrained saturation, muted surfaces, and readable contrast
• 1200+ meticulously crafted color rules across 15+ languages
• Each file type gets distinct visual identity for instant recognition
• Continuous improvements based on real-world usage and community feedback

We encourage enabling your monitor's eye-safe features for the best experience. Note: Some macOS users may experience color adaptation differences.

Feedback and Contributions

Your feedback is invaluable to us. Report issues and suggest improvements on our GitHub repository.

The Team

• Development: Bruno Vieira (vieira.es@gmail.com)
• Art and Logo: Ruan Rodrigues (ru.1170@hotmail.com)

License

Pavão Discreto is licensed under the [MIT License]