[Feature] Allow to specify appearence theme and color scheme separately

[jsynowiec]

An option to be able to override default color scheme for a theme that is set for day/night modes. Currently, the default color scheme for a theme is set when the theme is changed (synced).

[gilday]

Can you help me understand the distinction between "Color Scheme" and "Theme"? I'm not too familiar with this concept, because I'm basic and I've always used the themes that ship with IntelliJ: IntelliJ Light and Darcula. I see distinct settings for "Color Scheme" and "Theme", but I've always conflated these settings because they always have the same values (i.e. "IntelliJ Light" and "Darcula"). Maybe you can direct me to a theme that offers multiple color schemes?

[gilday]

@tylernhoward is this the feature you were trying to describe to me one time?

[jsynowiec]

@gilday Color Scheme is the syntax highlighting color theme that is used. Theme is the look&feel of the IDE UI (windows, buttons, etc.). You can select both independently. Theme is located under Appearance & Behavior -> Appearance -> Theme, while color scheme is under Editor -> Color Scheme

If you want to play with different ones, try installing the Material Theme UI plugin. It provides several UI themes and editor color schemes.

[tylernhoward]

@gilday ^ Yes, this is the exact plugin I was using for themes when I saw potential for this improvement.