Why I Switched to Everforest

After years of jumping between color schemes, I finally settled on Everforest. Here’s why it stuck.

The Problem with Popular Themes

Most popular themes are designed for short bursts of work. They look flashy and impressive, but after 8 hours of staring at a screen, your eyes start to protest. High contrast isn’t always the answer.

What Makes Everforest Different

Everforest draws inspiration from nature. The colors are muted, warm, and intentionally low-contrast. It feels like working in a forest cabin rather than a neon-lit cyberpunk city.

The Color Philosophy

• Backgrounds use earthy greens and browns
• Foreground text is a soft, warm grey
• Accents are muted versions of red, green, and blue
• Everything feels cohesive and calm

My Setup

I use Everforest Medium across all my tools:

" Neovim configuration
let g:everforest_background = 'medium'
let g:everforest_enable_italic = 1
colorscheme everforest

The Results

After switching to Everforest:

• I code longer without eye strain
• I sleep better (less blue light)
• My workspace feels cohesive across all apps

Give It a Try

Everforest is available for almost every editor and terminal. Check out the official repository to find your version.