Recently switched from VSCode. A pretty minimal setup - a fork of vim-code-dark to be greyscale, COC, Emmet.vim, and some other things I can't quite remember now.
I definitely haven't always used greyscale schemes - this was mostly one of those 'huh let's try it' type things where I felt that vim-code-dark was a bit too bright compared to the rest of my setup. I just started to learn how to tweak schemes, and I find it's enough contrast for me, so that's fine. The transition wasn't as jarring as I thought (VSCode / vim-code-dark colours are quite pastel or desaturated already), and it was quite seamless in my opinion.
That said, some of my friends can't fathom how I can live 'without the contrast', but if you look at the colours long enough, a pastel blue vs a pastel grey looks about the same :)
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I like to understand how things work under the hood, but not too deep.
I recommend that kind of color scheme. It's really pleasant for the eyes to see all in grayscale.
Personally, when using VSCode I use Verdandi theme. In VIM, I haven't found a greyscale scheme. Could you share with me the name of the color scheme you're using? :D thanks!
Backend developer | Reader | Semi-writer | Golang | Node.js | PostgreSQL | Vim enthusiast
I like to understand how things work under the hood, but not too deep.
I've found sunbather on that list. I like it. I guess I'll start using it. Currently, I use Iceberg.vim but it already bored me.
This is a screenshot of the sunbather. Lovely
Recently switched from VSCode. A pretty minimal setup - a fork of vim-code-dark to be greyscale, COC, Emmet.vim, and some other things I can't quite remember now.
Amazing!
Have you always used greyscale color schemes?
Why did you start to do it and how was the transition?
Thanks!
I definitely haven't always used greyscale schemes - this was mostly one of those 'huh let's try it' type things where I felt that vim-code-dark was a bit too bright compared to the rest of my setup. I just started to learn how to tweak schemes, and I find it's enough contrast for me, so that's fine. The transition wasn't as jarring as I thought (VSCode / vim-code-dark colours are quite pastel or desaturated already), and it was quite seamless in my opinion.
That said, some of my friends can't fathom how I can live 'without the contrast', but if you look at the colours long enough, a pastel blue vs a pastel grey looks about the same :)
Cool! Definitely going on my to-try list
I recommend that kind of color scheme. It's really pleasant for the eyes to see all in grayscale.
Personally, when using VSCode I use Verdandi theme. In VIM, I haven't found a greyscale scheme. Could you share with me the name of the color scheme you're using? :D thanks!
Emilie mentioned using a fork of vim-code-dark. Maybe you can find it on the linked GitHub account.
If not, the only greyscale color scheme for vim I know is jaredgorski/fogbell.vim
Fogbell was something I investigated as well, but I found it didn't have enough levels of contrast and the highlighting groups were a bit off for me.
There's a whole collection of greyscale (or minimal color) themes at mcchrish/vim-no-color-collection that you might like to also check out.
My personal edit's not on GitHub yet, but I've just uploaded the vim file to this gist if you'd like to check it out, Kevin :)
I've found
sunbatheron that list. I like it. I guess I'll start using it. Currently, I useIceberg.vimbut it already bored me.This is a screenshot of the
sunbather. LovelyLooks cool - has an extra pop of colour that I might look into as well!