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How to choose colors for your CLI applications (2023)
Let’s say you’re creating a CLI tool which has to display syntax highlighted source code. You begin by choosing some colors which look nice with your chosen terminal theme:
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Software EngineeringDesign & UX2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | How to choose colors for your CLI applications (2023) by kruuuder | 191 | 99 |
