Raw Black — VS Code Theme
The darkest theme on the marketplace. Pure #000000 black — not dark gray, not near-black. Absolute zero.
Why Raw Black?
Most "dark" themes use #1e1e1e or #252526. That's gray, not black.
Raw Black uses true #000000 as its base — designed for developers who want maximum contrast, OLED displays, and zero eye strain in low-light environments.
Preview
Color Palette
| Element |
Color |
Preview |
| Background |
#000000 |
⬛ |
| Foreground |
#CCCCCC |
|
| Keywords |
#FF9D00 |
🟠 |
| Strings |
#CE9178 |
🟫 |
| Types |
#4EC9B0 |
🩵 |
| Variables |
#9CDCFE |
🔵 |
| Functions |
#D4D4D4 |
|
| Comments |
#8C8C8C |
|
| Parameters |
#DCDCAA |
🟡 |
| Operators |
#FF9D00 |
🟠 |
| Support |
#B5CEA8 |
🟢 |
Features
- ✅ True
#000000 black background — not dark gray
- ✅ OLED & high-contrast display optimized
- ✅ Italic comments
- ✅ Bold keywords & functions
- ✅ Font ligature support — requires Fira Code or JetBrains Mono installed on your system
- ✅ Carefully tuned sidebar, terminal, tabs, and status bar
- ✅ Minimal gutter with subtle git diff indicators
Recommended Settings
Pair with these settings for the best experience:
{
"editor.fontFamily": "'Fira Code', 'JetBrains Mono', monospace",
"editor.fontLigatures": true,
"editor.fontWeight": "bold",
"editor.fontSize": 13,
"editor.cursorBlinking": "expand",
"editor.cursorSmoothCaretAnimation": "on",
"editor.smoothScrolling": true,
"workbench.iconTheme": "material-icon-theme"
}
Note: Font ligatures require Fira Code or JetBrains Mono to be installed on your system. The theme works perfectly without them — ligatures are optional.
Installation
- Open VS Code
- Go to Extensions (
Ctrl+Shift+X)
- Search for Raw Black
- Click Install
Or install via command line:
code --install-extension raw-black
Feedback
Found a color that doesn't look right? Open an issue on GitHub.
Enjoy the void. 🖤
