Amethyst Pulse
Amethyst Pulse is a VS Code theme pack focused on readable contrast, clear syntax hierarchy, and a consistent purple/cream/orange visual identity.
This extension currently includes three variants:
- Amethyst Pulse Classic
- Amethyst Pulse Soft
- Amethyst Pulse HC
Theme Variants
Amethyst Pulse Classic
- Dark amethyst base for a balanced contrast profile.
- Good default for long coding sessions.
Amethyst Pulse Soft
- Slightly lighter background than Classic.
- Reduced visual weight for users who prefer gentler dark themes.
Amethyst Pulse HC
- True black background for maximum contrast.
- Best for users who want sharper separation between foreground and background.
Design Characteristics
- Keywords and flow control are highlighted with warm orange accents.
- Primary syntax groups use amethyst and cool blue tones.
- Foreground text uses a soft cream color for readability.
- UI tokens (selection, borders, guides, badges) follow the same palette for consistency.
Installation
Option 1: Marketplace
Install from Visual Studio Marketplace:
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=JonhSousa.amethyst-pulse
Option 2: Manual install
- Clone or download this repository.
- Copy the project folder into your VS Code extensions directory:
- Windows:
%USERPROFILE%/.vscode/extensions
- macOS/Linux:
~/.vscode/extensions
- Restart VS Code.
How to Activate
- Open the command palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P).
- Run
Preferences: Color Theme.
- Select one of:
- Amethyst Pulse Classic
- Amethyst Pulse Soft
- Amethyst Pulse HC
Recommended Fonts
For best visual results, use a programming font with ligatures, such as:
- JetBrains Mono
- Fira Code
- Cascadia Code
Project Structure
themes/Amethyst-Pulse-color-theme.json (Classic)themes/Amethyst-Pulse-soft-color-theme.json (Soft)themes/Amethyst-Pulse-HC-color-theme.json (HC)
Contributing
Issues and pull requests are welcome. If you find any token mismatch or language-specific highlight issue, open an issue with:
- Language name
- Sample snippet
- Screenshot (optional)
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