AstroPaper includes a collection of predefined color schemes that can be applied to customize the theme appearance. Each scheme defines a complete set of CSS custom properties (variables) for light and dark modes.

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Quick Start

To apply a predefined color scheme, copy the CSS variable definitions into your theme configuration. For detailed setup instructions, see the color scheme configuration guide.

CSS Variables Reference

All color schemes use the following CSS custom properties:

Light Schemes

Light color schemes are defined using the CSS selectors :root and [data-theme="light"].

Paper Light

Default AstroPaper light theme.

:root,
[data-theme="light"] {
  --background: #fdfdfd;
  --foreground: #282728;
  --accent: #006cac;
  --accent-foreground: #ffffff;
  --muted: #e6e6e6;
  --muted-foreground: #6b7280;
  --border: #ece9e9;
}

Kha-Yan

Purple-focused light scheme with warm background.

:root,
[data-theme="light"] {
  --background: #fefaec;
  --foreground: #120e01;
  --accent: #6e10cf;
  --accent-foreground: #fefaec;
  --muted: #dcdcdc;
  --muted-foreground: #6b7280;
  --border: #cdc4d6;
}

Nila

Light purple scheme with cool blue undertones.

:root,
[data-theme="light"] {
  --background: #f6f6fb;
  --foreground: #0c0c19;
  --accent: #6760b4;
  --accent-foreground: #f3f3f3;
  --muted: #dddcea;
  --muted-foreground: #54515b;
  --border: #d8d6ec;
}

Jadeite

Teal-accented light scheme with neutral background.

:root,
[data-theme="light"] {
  --background: #f6fcf7;
  --foreground: #060b07;
  --accent: #027c6d;
  --accent-foreground: #ffffff;
  --muted: #c9e4e2;
  --muted-foreground: #6b7280;
  --border: #d4e1df;
}

Pyit Tine Htaung

Red and gold accent scheme with warm tones.

:root,
[data-theme="light"] {
  --background: #fffaf6;
  --foreground: #060503;
  --accent: #aa0215;
  --accent-foreground: #ffcf75;
  --muted: #ffdc98;
  --muted-foreground: #54515b;
  --border: #ffdc98;
}

Dark Schemes

Dark color schemes are defined using the CSS selector [data-theme="dark"].

Paper Dark

Original AstroPaper dark theme with cyan accents.

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --background: #2f3741;
  --foreground: #e6e6e6;
  --accent: #1ad9d9;
  --accent-foreground: #0d2b2b;
  --muted: #596b81;
  --muted-foreground: #8faabb;
  --border: #3b4655;
}

Paper Dark II

Current default dark theme with orange accents.

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --background: #212737;
  --foreground: #eaedf3;
  --accent: #ff6b01;
  --accent-foreground: #ffffff;
  --muted: #343f60;
  --muted-foreground: #afb9ca;
  --border: #ab4b08;
}

Deep Purple

Vibrant magenta accents dark scheme.

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --background: #212737;
  --foreground: #eaedf3;
  --accent: #eb3fd3;
  --accent-foreground: #1a0d1a;
  --muted: #513f51;
  --muted-foreground: #c09abc;
  --border: #642451;
}

Ember

Warm, muted dark scheme with red accents.

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --background: #1a1a1a;
  --foreground: #f5efe4;
  --accent: #ff3737;
  --accent-foreground: #1a1a1a;
  --muted: #38342f;
  --muted-foreground: #a59a8c;
  --border: #6f5648;
}

Espresso

Brown-focused warm dark scheme.

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --background: #2f2f2f;
  --foreground: #ebe5e1;
  --accent: #ee781e;
  --accent-foreground: #1a1a1a;
  --muted: #4f4b44;
  --muted-foreground: #ddbfa7;
  --border: #6f5648;
}