Preview
TypeScript + React
Python
CSS
Full workspace
Captured in VS Code with Nicely Neon and framed consistently for documentation.
Nicely Neon keeps the editor chrome quiet and gives each syntax family a clear job. The result is colorful at a glance, but calm enough for long sessions.
The color system
| Color |
Hex |
Used for |
| 🩷 Hot pink |
#FE62B5 |
Attributes, properties, and storage keywords |
| 🟣 Violet |
#8974FF |
Decorators and special symbols |
| 🔵 Electric blue |
#62A8FE |
Keywords and language controls |
| 🩵 Cool cyan |
#62FECA |
Types, classes, and constants |
| 🟢 Signal green |
#1AFF90 |
Strings and inserted content |
| 🟡 Warm yellow |
#FEE462 |
Functions and callable symbols |
| 🔴 Alert red |
#FE6262 |
Errors, invalid tokens, and destructive states |
Selections use a balanced graphite gray (#4D4D58) so highlighted text stays visible without fighting the syntax colors.
Install
Visual Studio Code
- Open the Extensions view in VS Code.
- Search for Nicely Neon Theme.
- Select Install.
- Run Preferences: Color Theme and choose Nicely Neon.
Or run:
ext install eight84.nicely-neon-theme
Open Nicely Neon in the Visual Studio Marketplace →
Cursor
Cursor supports VS Code color-theme extensions, so Nicely Neon uses the same .vsix package in both editors.
To install the package directly:
- Download the latest
nicely-neon-theme-*.vsix package.
- In Cursor, open the Command Palette.
- Run Extensions: Install from VSIX... and select the downloaded file.
- Run Preferences: Color Theme and choose Nicely Neon.
If Nicely Neon is already installed in VS Code, Cursor can also import your VS Code extensions and themes from Cursor Settings → General → Account → VS Code Import.
PyCharm and other JetBrains IDEs
Download Nicely-Neon.icls, then:
- Open Settings/Preferences → Editor → Color Scheme.
- Open the scheme menu next to the color-scheme selector.
- Choose Import Scheme, select
Nicely-Neon.icls, and apply Nicely Neon.
The .icls file is the only download needed for the editor color scheme. It works with PyCharm and other IntelliJ Platform IDEs. PyCharm's surrounding application UI remains on its selected dark theme; a complete replacement of the IDE chrome would require a separate theme-plugin .jar.
What’s new in 2.0
- Complete modern workbench color coverage
- Semantic highlighting for stronger TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and language-server support
- A clearer graphite selection color, improved comments, indent guides, and active states
- Matching terminal, Git, diff, notification, menu, and minimap colors
- Automated theme validation and a release-ready project structure
Development
Validate the manifest and theme structure:
npm run check
Create an installable VSIX package:
npm run package:vsix
The generated VSIX works in both VS Code and Cursor.
The landing page lives in website/ and has its own development commands.
Contributing
Issues and pull requests are welcome. If a token looks wrong, include the language, a small code sample, and the scope name when possible.
License
MIT · Made with color by eight84
