Glow Variant
Ultra-dark backgrounds with pure neon colors for maximum contrast.
Overview
Glow pushes the limits with near-black backgrounds and pure neon accent colors. Every syntax element pops with electric intensity against the void.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Background | #0a0816 |
| Foreground | #ffffff |
| Intensity | 100%+ |
| Type | Ultra-Dark |
Color Palette
Primary Colors
| Color | Hex | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Purple | #d633ff | Keywords, control flow |
| Cyan | #00ffff | Functions, methods |
| Pink | #ff00ff | Tags, booleans |
| Pink Soft | #ff99ff | Strings |
| Coral | #ff66ff | Numbers, constants |
| Yellow | #ffff00 | Classes, types |
Supporting Colors
| Color | Hex | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Green | #00ff00 | Success, git additions |
| Red | #ff2244 | Errors, git deletions |
| Blue | #0099ff | Links, info |
| Gray | #818181 | Line numbers, non-text glyphs |
| Comment | #cc66ff | Comments |
Terminal Colors
yaml
# ANSI Colors
black: "#000000"
red: "#ff2244"
green: "#00ff00"
yellow: "#ffff00"
blue: "#0099ff"
magenta: "#ff00ff"
cyan: "#00ffff"
white: "#ffffff"
# Bright variants
bright_black: "#818181"
bright_red: "#ff6666"
bright_green: "#66ff66"
bright_yellow: "#ffff66"
bright_blue: "#66ccff"
bright_magenta: "#ff66ff"
bright_cyan: "#66ffff"
bright_white: "#ffffff"When to Use
- Working in very dark environments
- Using high-contrast monitors
- Want maximum visual pop for each element
- Streaming or recording content
- OLED displays where true blacks shine
Configuration
lua
require("silkcircuit").setup({
variant = "glow",
})
vim.cmd.colorscheme("silkcircuit")Or switch at runtime:
vim
:SilkCircuit glowComparison
Glow is the most extreme dark variant:
| vs Neon | Darker backgrounds, pure neon colors |
|---|---|
| vs Vibrant | Much higher contrast |
| vs Soft | Maximum intensity vs. gentle comfort |
| vs Dawn | Opposite ends of the spectrum |
The Glow Effect
The "glow" aesthetic comes from the contrast between:
- Ultra-dark background (
#0a0816): Nearly black - Pure neon accents:
#ff00ff,#00ffff,#ffff00 - White foreground: Maximum readability
This creates the illusion of code elements glowing against the darkness.