Dawn Variant
A beautiful light theme for daytime coding with electric accents.
Overview
Dawn inverts the SilkCircuit palette for bright environments: soft purple-tinted backgrounds with deep, saturated accent colors. Perfect for well-lit rooms and daytime work.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Background | #faf8ff |
| Foreground | #2b2540 |
| Intensity | Light |
| Type | Light |
Color Palette
Primary Colors
| Color | Hex | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Purple | #7e2bd5 | Keywords, control flow |
| Cyan | #006e72 | Functions, methods |
| Pink | #b40077 | Tags, booleans |
| Pink Soft | #9e4087 | Strings |
| Coral | #b42a74 | Numbers, constants |
| Yellow | #796100 | Classes, types |
Supporting Colors
| Color | Hex | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Green | #1d6e46 | Success, git additions |
| Red | #c1272d | Errors, git deletions |
| Blue | #1454dc | Links, info |
| Gray | #686177 | Line numbers, non-text glyphs |
| Comment | #7353a9 | Comments |
Background Spectrum
| Element | Hex | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| bg | #faf8ff | Main editor background |
| bg_highlight | #f7f4ff | Cursorline |
| bg_dark | #f4f0ff | Sidebar, panels |
| bg_float | #e8dffd | Popups, menus |
| divider | #cfc2ee | Separators, edges |
| bg_statusline | #ded3f8 | Statusline, tab bar |
| bg_visual | #d4c8f0 | Selection |
Terminal Colors
yaml
# ANSI Colors
black: "#2b2540"
red: "#c1272d"
green: "#1d6e46"
yellow: "#796100"
blue: "#1454dc"
magenta: "#b40077"
cyan: "#006e72"
white: "#faf8ff"
# Bright variants
bright_black: "#5a4d6e"
bright_red: "#dc2626"
bright_green: "#288855"
bright_yellow: "#7f5f00"
bright_blue: "#2572ef"
bright_magenta: "#d92a99"
bright_cyan: "#048397"
bright_white: "#ffffff"When to Use
- Daytime coding with natural light
- Working in well-lit rooms
- Outdoor coding on laptops
- Prefer light themes while keeping the SilkCircuit aesthetic
- Reducing eye strain in bright environments
Configuration
lua
require("silkcircuit").setup({
variant = "dawn",
})
vim.cmd.colorscheme("silkcircuit")Or switch at runtime:
vim
:SilkCircuit dawnDesign Philosophy
Dawn maintains SilkCircuit's semantic color system while adapting for light backgrounds:
- Deeper accents: Colors are more saturated to maintain contrast
- Purple-tinted backgrounds: Keeps the signature aesthetic
- Same semantic meanings: Keywords are still purple, functions still cyan
- WCAG AA compliant: All combinations meet accessibility standards
Comparison
| vs Neon/Vibrant/Soft | Light theme vs. dark |
|---|---|
| vs Glow | Opposite ends of the spectrum |
Dawn is the only light variant, designed for those who prefer or need light themes while maintaining the SilkCircuit identity.