Dracula (color scheme)
Color scheme for software
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Dracula is a color scheme for a large collection of desktop apps and websites, with a focus on code editors and terminal emulators. It was created in 2013 by Zeno Rocha. The scheme is available in dark mode and light mode (only with Dracula Pro). Packages that implement the color scheme have been published for many major applications, such as Visual Studio Code (2.9M installs),[1] Sublime Text (160K installs),[2] Atom (250K installs),[3] JetBrains IDEs (820K installs),[4] and 218 other applications as of November 2021.[5]
| Dracula | |
|---|---|
The logo of Dracula, with a figure resembling Count Dracula | |
| Original author | Zeno Rocha |
| Stable release | October 27, 2013
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| License | MIT License |
| Website | draculatheme |
| Repository | |
History
Zeno Rocha began working on Dracula in 2013 after having his computer stolen at a hospital in Madrid, Spain.[6] Upon installing a new code editor and terminal emulator, he could not find a color scheme that he liked, so he decided to create his own. He always believed in the cost of context switching, therefore his goal was to create a uniform and consistent experience across all his applications.[7] On October 27, 2013, he published the first Dracula theme for Zsh on GitHub.[8]
On February 11, 2020, Rocha launched a premium version called Dracula Pro.[9] On February 25, 2021, Dracula Pro reported $100k in sales.[10][11] As of March 2023, Dracula Pro has reported over $250k in sales.[12]
Color palette
| Name | Swatch | Hex | RGB | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background | #282a36 | 40 42 54 | 231° 15% 18% | |
| Current Line | #44475a | 68 71 90 | 232° 14% 31% | |
| Foreground | #f8f8f2 | 248 248 242 | 60° 30% 96% | |
| Comment | #6272a4 | 98 114 164 | 225° 27% 51% | |
| Cyan | #8be9fd | 139 233 253 | 191° 97% 77% | |
| Green | #50fa7b | 80 250 123 | 135° 94% 65% | |
| Orange | #ffb86c | 255 184 108 | 31° 100% 71% | |
| Pink | #ff79c6 | 255 121 198 | 326° 100% 74% | |
| Purple | #bd93f9 | 189 147 249 | 265° 89% 78% | |
| Red | #ff5555 | 255 85 85 | 0° 100% 67% | |
| Yellow | #f1fa8c | 241 250 140 | 65° 92% 76% |
Reception
Over the years, Dracula became popular among software developers. Joey Sneddon of omg!ubuntu! recommended Dracula, noting its wide compatibility, as well as its open source nature.[14] Writing for SpeckyBoy Magazine, Eric Karkovack reported that "Dracula is a dark theme that presents some great color contrast."[15] Nick Congleton of LinuxConfig.org described it as one of the best Linux terminal color schemes.[16] Sudo Null IT News said that the "Dracula Theme is a universal theme for almost everything".[17] Lizzy Lawrence from Protocol reported that "Dracula is the dark mode color scheme with a cult following of coders".[18]
Gallery
See also
- Solarized – color scheme