If you have been programming for a while, you know the grind. You see a problem; you brainstorm the solution – the casual trial and error. However, we know that it can get frustrating to keep looking up at the same dull screen every time. So, if you are using IntelliJ IDEA, we can help you spice things up by introducing you to some awesome IntelliJ Themes.
We can also help you if you use other Jetbrains IDEs because you can find compatible versions of the ones we will talk about as Pycharm themes or as themes for PhpStorm – as well as any other IntelliJ-based IDE created by Jetbrains. You also do not need to worry about the costs as the themes we’ll discuss are all free.
Best IntelliJ Themes and Color Schemes
That said, the IntelliJ themes that we will be introducing you to are all secure – you do not have to worry about security even though they are third-party themes. So, how about we dive in right away and see if any of these ten must-try templates below catch your eye?
1. Tomorrow Night
Theme Highlights
- It has a well-balanced contrast and saturation, which gives your IDE a sharper outlook.
- The warm-toned background is great for working at night, which does not affect readability.
- You can get fast author support for issues reported by users – however, there are no ongoing issues according to GitHub as of now.
2. Eclipse
Theme Highlights
- Pastel-colored highlights with contrasting text colors allow you to focus better on coding.
- The theme gives your interface a neat outlook, good readability, and a well-organized format.
- You can choose colors for certain code elements and reference variables to recognize them easily.
3. SpaceGray
Theme Highlights
- One can change the color of syntax highlights and labels from the theme palette.
- The latest update allows users to enable or disable underlining current editor tabs.
- Although low contrast, the fonts look sharp, well-organized, and clear, with a soothing background.
4. Vuesion
Theme Highlights
- The theme uses consistent yet dull tones for the background, which keeps your focus on the code instead of your surroundings.
- You can customize fonts and color schemes for specific syntaxes, variables, and file labels.
- Although high-contrast, the theme isn’t harsh on the eyes and can also be used efficiently for long hours.
5. SuperDark
Theme Highlights
- It has a well-balanced color scheme which is highly suitable for working late night.
- You can better understand your code by looking at the colored boxes beside line numbers – each color signifies a different signal.
- It is easy to set install and set up, so the theme is both beginner and user-friendly.
6. Shirotelin
Theme Highlights
- Shirotelin uses color schemes similar to Eclipse, so you will find syntax highlights having a familiar color palette if you have used Eclipse before.
- The theme is easy on the eyes as its background does not overpower the foreground.
- You can integrate any customized font with the theme as per your liking.
7. CodelyTv
Theme Highlights
- It has an eye-friendly Gruvbox-inspired color scheme with well-balanced saturation and contrast levels.
- You can use different fonts with the theme to suit your aesthetics better.
- The theme comes with great author support for any issues you may face.
8. Lotus
Theme Highlights
- Both light and dark versions use pastel shades for fonts, providing just the right amount of contrast needed to be eye-friendly.
- The background doesn’t include too many elements so that you can focus better on your code.
- It includes colors for rainbow brackets so you can better format your code.
9. The Doki
Theme Highlights
- You have a wide variety of popular customizable anime characters, such as Rem from Re-zero, Zero-Two from Darling In The Franx, Bunny-senpai, and much more.
- Users can customize fonts, and change syntax highlight colors to ones that they’re more comfortable with.
- The theme has a discreet mode in the configuration that can hide the characters easily if you find them distracting.
10. Celestial
Theme Highlights
- The theme uses the correct amount of contrast to reduce eye strain, yet it looks sharp and clean.
- As the theme has a really dark background, your font readability increases, and you can code with better concentration.
- You can also change or assign highlights to specific code elements depending on the language you’re working with.
Last Remarks
Now that we have reached the last section of our article, how about we go over what we covered today, shall we? In summary, we have talked about the ten best IntelliJ themes and color schemes that one can also use as Pycharm themes or any other IntelliJ-based product themes. We have also discussed the theme highlights and linked the themes for you to try.
So, thank you if you have read it so far. We hope that you found this interesting, and if you haven’t found your perfect theme yet, you can check out more IntelliJ IDEA themes on the JetBrains marketplace or on GitHub repositories. Let us know if you have any queries regarding the theme. That was all – Good luck!
