From d9909a5088beb2245a3e478283b9ea028d5ffe8f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ethan Schoonover Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:26:25 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] readme work --- README.md | 37 ++++++++++++++++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 60d3841..e7c4f20 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ Solarized A precision colorscheme for machines and people. Available in formats for: -* Vim (a repository with *just* the Vim colorscheme is available +* **Vim** (a repository with *just* the Vim colorscheme is available [here](https://github.com/altercation/vim-colors-solarized), for use with Pathogen, etc.) -* Mutt e-mail client (a repository with *just* the Mutt colorscheme is +* **Mutt** e-mail client (a repository with *just* the Mutt colorscheme is available [here](https://github.com/altercation/mutt-colors-solarized) * Adobe Photoshop Palette * GIMP Palette @@ -15,16 +15,15 @@ A precision colorscheme for machines and people. Available in formats for: * OS X Terminal.app * Xresources / Xdefaults -[vim-colorscheme-solarized]: - What ---- -Solarized is a 16 color palette with several unique properties. It has been -designed with both precise L\*A\*B lightness relationships and a refined set of -hues based on fixed color wheel relationships. It has been tested extensively -in real world use on color calibrated displays and in a variety of lighting -conditions. +Solarized is a sixteen color palette (eight monotones, eight accent colors) +designed for use with terminal and gui applications and has several unique +properties. It has been designed with both precise [CIELAB] lightness +relationships and a refined set of hues based on fixed color wheel +relationships. It has been tested extensively in real world use on color +calibrated displays and in a variety of lighting conditions. Features -------- @@ -32,13 +31,13 @@ Features 1. **Selective contrast** Solarized reduces brightness based contrast in general. Our display devices - today are capable of blasting off your retina with brightness and I found - my eyes growing tired using high contrast colorschemes. Solarized reduces - brightness contrast but, unlike many low contrast colorschemes, retains - contrasting hues (based on colorwheel relations) for syntax highlighting - readability. + 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. -2. **Dual mode: Dark/Light** +2. **Dual modes: Dark/Light** I switch between dark and light modes when editing text even when editing different types of files. Solarized retains the same selective contrast @@ -53,6 +52,13 @@ Features to a variety of five color palettes (four base monotones and one accent color) for use in design work, such as web development. +4. **Personality that doesn't crowd out the room** + + Solarized can be used as a pure monotone palette, a five-up monotone+accent + colorscheme or in full on sixteen color mode for full syntax highlighting. + In every case it retains a strong identity but doesn't overwhelm. Like any + good supporting actor, it keeps the story moving without chewing up the + scenery. Why --- @@ -60,3 +66,4 @@ Why How --- +[CIELAB](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lab_color_space)