Signal over noise.
Designed for maximum readability, minimal eye strain, and laser-sharp focus during long coding sessions.
- 🎯 Dark, cool-toned background – reduces eye fatigue in any environment.
- 🌙 Muted base palette – calm, low-chroma hues for clarity without distraction.
- 🔍 Refined contrast – smart highlights to guide your eyes, no harsh glare.
- 💻 Focus-first design – tuned for deep work, minimal UI clutter.
Built on the rock-solid gruvbox foundation:
- 🧡 Classic tone balance and proven usability.
- 💾 Modernized with cooler hues and cleaner contrasts.
- 🎨 Designed for today’s screens and workflows.
| Element | Color Intent |
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| Background | Cool, dark workspace for low fatigue |
| Foreground | Soft white for relaxed clarity |
| Accent Colors | Blues, purples, and aquas for syntax pop |
| Errors/Warnings | Vivid reds/yellows — attention, not glare |
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Copy the theme file:
cp focus_nova.toml ~/.config/helix/themes/ -
Set it in your Helix config:
theme = "focus_nova"
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Restart Helix and enjoy focused coding.
Want to tweak? Clone the repo, edit focus_nova.toml, and reapply.
Inspired by gruvbox with modern influence from themes like Tokyo Night and Snazzy.
MIT – free to use, modify, and share.
Feel free to submit improvements, ideas, or variations!
Let me know if you'd like help making a preview image or want me to bundle this in a GitHub-ready template for you!