Theme Variants

SilkCircuit offers five distinct variants, each crafted for different environments and preferences.

At a Glance

Variant	Background	Intensity	Best For
Neon	#12101a	100%	Maximum vibrancy, dark rooms
Vibrant	#0f0c1a	85%	Balanced energy, everyday use
Soft	#1a1626	70%	Extended coding sessions
Glow	#0a0816	100%+	Ultra-dark, low-light environments
Dawn	#faf8ff	Light	Daytime, bright rooms

Switching Variants

Via Configuration

require("silkcircuit").setup({
  variant = "dawn",  -- "neon", "vibrant", "soft", "glow", "dawn"
})

At Runtime

:SilkCircuit neon
:SilkCircuit vibrant
:SilkCircuit soft
:SilkCircuit glow
:SilkCircuit dawn

Your preference is automatically saved and persisted across sessions.

Dark Variants

All dark variants share the same semantic color mappings. Only the intensity and backgrounds differ:

• Neon: Pure, saturated colors at maximum intensity
• Vibrant: Slightly reduced saturation, easier on the eyes
• Soft: Gentler colors for marathon coding sessions
• Glow: Ultra-dark backgrounds with pure neon for maximum contrast

Light Variant

Dawn is a complete light theme with inverted colors optimized for bright environments:

• Light purple-tinted backgrounds
• Deep, saturated accent colors for contrast
• Same semantic meanings (purple = keywords, cyan = functions)

Choosing Your Variant

When to Use Each

Neon: Maximum visual impact in dark rooms

Vibrant: Everyday use with balanced energy and comfort

Soft: Long coding sessions, especially late at night

Glow: Very dark environments or high-contrast monitors

Dawn: Daytime, well-lit rooms, or outdoor coding

Consistency Across Variants

All variants maintain:

• Semantic consistency: Keywords are always purple, functions are always cyan
• WCAG AA compliance: 4.5:1 minimum contrast ratios
• Plugin compatibility: Full support for all 39 integrations
• Terminal integration: Matching ANSI colors