I am sorry, but everyone is getting syntax highlighting wrong

By Tonsky.me

Syntax highlighting is a tool. It can help you read code faster. Find things quicker. Orient yourself in a large file.

Like any tool, it can be used correctly or incorrectly. Let’s see how to use syntax highlighting to help you work.

![](https://tonsky.me/blog/syntax-highlighting/diarrhea.webp?t = 1760553996)

vs.

![](https://tonsky.me/blog/syntax-highlighting/definitions_good.webp?t = 1760553996)

I’ve been applying these principles for about 8 years now. I call this theme Alabaster […]

Read here.

Currently trying out the alabaster color scheme for neovim.

Update: Another interesting take on a quiet color scheme: nvim-grey.