# Solarized

Canonical URL: https://colorcurio.us/library/solarized
Source type: Library entry
Resource URL: https://ethanschoonover.com/solarized/
Added: 2026-09-27

## Summary

A sixteen-color terminal and editor scheme set by CIELAB lightness, so its accents work on light and dark backgrounds.

- Resource: [Solarized](https://ethanschoonover.com/solarized/)
- By: Ethan Schoonover
- Published: 2011
- Kind: palettes (tool)
- Level: beginner
- Tags: palettes, design-systems, cielab, designer, developer, reference, desktop

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