diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f035992..500e0ce 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,6 +15,23 @@ A precision colorscheme for machines and people. Available in formats for: * OS X Terminal.app * Xresources / Xdefaults +Download +-------- + +Downloads, screenshots and more information is available from the project +homepage: . + +The git repository is at: https://github.com/altercation/solarized + +The vim-only colorscheme (Pathogen ready) is available at: (https://github.com/altercation/vim-colors-solarized + +The mutt-only variants can be cloned from https://github.com/altercation/mutt-colors-solarized + +Note that through the magic of +[git-subtree](https://github.com/apenwarr/git-subtree) these repositories are +all kept in sync, so you can pull any of them and get the most up-to-date +version. + What ---- @@ -30,12 +47,12 @@ Features 1. **Selective contrast** - Solarized reduces brightness based contrast in general. Our display devices - today are capable of blasting retina clean off with max brightness and - I found my eyes growing tired using high contrast colorschemes, even with - the brightness turned down. Solarized reduces *brightness contrast* but, - unlike many low contrast colorschemes, retains *contrasting hues* (based on - colorwheel relations) for syntax highlighting readability. + Solarized reduces brightness based contrast in general. Modern display + devices are capable of blasting your retina clean off with max brightness + and I found my eyes growing tired using high contrast colorschemes, even + with the brightness turned down. Solarized reduces *brightness contrast* + but, unlike many low contrast colorschemes, retains *contrasting hues* + (based on colorwheel relations) for syntax highlighting readability. 2. **Dual modes: Dark/Light** @@ -60,10 +77,27 @@ Features good supporting actor, it keeps the story moving without chewing up the scenery. -Why ---- +5. **Precision** -How ---- + The monotones have symmetric CIELAB lightness differences, so switching + from dark to light mode retains the same perceived contrast in brightness + between each value. Each mode is equally readable. The accent colors are + based off specific colorwheel relations and subsequently translated to + CIELAB to ensure perceptual uniformity in terms of lightness. The hues + themselves, as with the monotone \*A\*B values, have been adjusted within + a small range to achieve the most pleasing combination of colors. + +Download +-------- + + + +Installation +------------ + +Installation instructions for each version of the colorscheme is included in +the subdirectory's README. Note that for Vim (and possibly for Mutt) you may +want to clone the specific repository (for instance if you are using Pathogen). +See the links at the top of this file. [CIELAB](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lab_color_space)