The Lynx KIRO theme is built for developers who want their environment to get out of the way. Where other themes compete for attention, KIRO recedes into the background — a deep purple-midnight shell with soft lavender accents that guide the eye without demanding it. Every color decision prioritizes readability and comfort over visual drama, making KIRO the default choice for multi-hour focused sessions.Documentation Index
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Activation
Open the Command Palette (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P) and run Preferences: Color Theme, then select:Theme Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | vs-dark |
| Semantic class | lynx-kiro-theme |
| Semantic highlighting | Enabled |
| Base tone | Deep purple-midnight (#0e0c14 – #13111a) |
| Primary accent | Soft lavender #c4a8ff / #a78bfa |
| Badge background | Deep violet #7c3aed |
| Foreground text | #e8e3f0 |
Color Palette
KIRO’s palette is anchored in deep cool purples that create a consistent, visually quiet shell. The accent colors are derived from the same purple family, so nothing ever feels out of place.Backgrounds
- Title bar active:
#13111a - Title bar inactive:
#0e0c14 - Activity bar:
#13111a - Menu background:
#1c1828 - Command Center:
#0e0c14
Accents & Borders
- Primary lavender:
#c4a8ff - Medium violet:
#a78bfa - Badge background:
#7c3aed - Menu selection border:
#9d6fff - Active item border:
#c4a8ff
Text & Icons
- Primary foreground:
#e8e3f0 - Inactive foreground:
#6a5f7a - Activity bar text:
#c8c0d8 - Active click color:
#c4a8ff - Hover top text:
#c4a8ff
State Colors
- Warning text:
#e8a44a - Error text:
#f07080 - List hover background:
#241e30 - Active selection:
#a78bfa38 - Tree indent guides:
#6d4fa060
Key Characteristics
Purple-midnight base
All outer shells sit within the
#0e0c14 to #1c1828 range — a consistently deep purple-midnight that has enough color character to feel intentional without creating visual fatigue over long sessions.Monochromatic accent family
Every interactive accent traces back to the same purple-lavender hue family (
#7c3aed → #9d6fff → #a78bfa → #c4a8ff). The progression from saturated-dark to soft-light matches interaction intensity — badges use the deepest violet, hovered text uses the lightest lavender.Minimal contrast noise
Inactive states (
#6a5f7a, #564d66) sit close enough to the background to recede naturally, but far enough to remain discoverable. The result is a UI with no jarring transitions between focused and unfocused regions.KIRO’s muted palette makes it an excellent choice when working on two monitors side by side. The low-stimulation background keeps your peripheral vision relaxed while your primary focus stays on the code.