Xcode Light With Gray String

A VS Code theme based on Xcode Classic (Light) with one important modification: string literals are colored gray instead of red to reduce visual strain and avoid red colors except for actual errors.

Features

• 🎨 Based on Xcode Classic (Light): Familiar light theme loved by iOS/macOS developers
• 📝 Gray String Literals: String values are displayed in a subtle gray color (#666666) instead of red
• 🚫 Red-Free Design: Eliminates unnecessary red coloring, reserving red for actual errors and warnings
• 👁️ Eye-Friendly: Reduces visual noise and creates a more comfortable coding experience
• ⚡ Xcode Familiarity: Maintains all other Xcode syntax highlighting conventions

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + X)
3. Search for "Xcode Light With Gray String"
4. Click Install
5. Go to Settings (Cmd/Ctrl + ,) > Workbench > Color Theme
6. Select "Xcode Light Theme With Gray String"

Theme Comparison

Why Gray Strings?

Many developers find red string literals visually distracting, especially when red traditionally indicates errors or warnings in development environments. This theme provides a cleaner, more neutral appearance while maintaining the familiar Xcode aesthetic.

Screenshot

The theme provides clean syntax highlighting with gray string literals that blend harmoniously with the overall light theme aesthetic.

Contributing

Found an issue or have a suggestion? Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This theme is based on the original Xcode Classic (Light) theme and is provided as-is for the VS Code community.

Enjoy coding with a cleaner, red-free syntax highlighting experience! 🎯