Waveform Theme
August 11, 2025 · View on GitHub
A dark, modern theme inspired by audio waveforms and neon signals. Deep charcoal bases are accented by magentas, reds, and pinks for a sleek, high-contrast look.
Theme Concept
- Signal & Flow: Smooth waveform lines and motion-inspired accents
- Neon Accents: Magenta and red highlights on a deep, neutral base
- Clarity in Darkness: High contrast for legibility in low light
Color Palette
Base Colors
- Background:
#0a0a0a- Deep charcoal - Foreground:
#ff9999- Soft neon pink - Secondary Background:
#1a0a0a- Oxide brown
Accent Colors
- Primary:
#ff00ff- Neon magenta - Secondary:
#ff3333- Signal red - Success:
#ff6600- Warm orange - Warning:
#ffaa00- Amber - Error:
#ff0000- Pure red - Info:
#cc00ff- Electric purple
Terminal Colors
| Color | Normal | Bright | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | #1a0a0a | #4a2020 | Charcoal / muted |
| Red | #ff3333 | #ff6666 | Signal red / bright red |
| Green | #ff6600 | #ff9933 | Orange / bright orange |
| Yellow | #ffaa00 | #ffcc33 | Amber / bright amber |
| Blue | #cc00ff | #dd66ff | Electric purple / violet |
| Magenta | #ff00aa | #ff33cc | Hot pink / bright magenta |
| Cyan | #ff66cc | #ff99dd | Rose / bright rose |
| White | #ffcccc | #ffffff | Soft white / pure white |
Features
- Gradient Borders: Window borders transition from neon magenta to signal red
- Waveform Lines: Graphs and meters echo audio wave patterns
- Subtle Glow: UI elements use soft neon glows and shadows
- High Contrast: Tuned for readability in low-light environments
- Lock Screen Motif: Centered ASCII waveform motif on Hyprlock
Components Included
- Terminal (Alacritty) - Waveform-aligned terminal colors
- Window Manager (Hyprland) - Magenta→red gradient borders
- Status Bar (Waybar) - Signal-toned indicators
- Notifications (Mako) - Accent border highlights
- App Launcher (Walker) - Clean search with neon accents
- OSD (SwayOSD) - Gradient progress bars
- System Monitor (Btop) - Waveform-inspired gradients
- Lock Screen (Hyprlock) - "Welcome to Waveform" + waveform ASCII art
- Text Editor (Neovim) - Dark torte colorscheme
- Icons - Red-dark Yaru icons
Installation
Install using Super + Alt + Space > Install > Theme > Style
OR
Copy this theme directory to your omarchy config themes folder
Wallpaper Suggestions
Look for images featuring:
- Abstract waveforms and spectrograms
- Neon magenta/red gradients on dark backgrounds
- Minimal geometric lines and grids
- City nightscapes with magenta/pink lighting
Notes
- Optimized for low-light environments
- Color choices intentionally emphasize neon accents
- Some applications may need additional configuration for optimal appearance