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# Windows10 Theme

> Microsoft-inspired theme with signature blue accents and polished styling

# Windows10 Theme

The Windows10 theme brings the polished, professional aesthetic of Microsoft's Windows 10 to your Sway desktop, featuring the signature blue accent color and refined visual design.

<Card title="Theme Overview" icon="palette">
  A professional theme featuring the iconic Windows blue (#0078d7) accent on a sophisticated dark background (#0e141c), delivering a familiar and polished desktop experience.
</Card>

## Color Scheme

The Windows10 theme faithfully recreates the Windows 10 dark mode aesthetic:

### Primary Colors

* **Background**: `#0e141c` - Deep navy blue-black
* **Foreground**: `#f3f6fb` - Cool white
* **Active/Selected**: `#0078d7` - Windows blue
* **Inactive**: `#4c5a6a` - Muted blue-gray

### Waybar Colors

<Note>
  The Waybar configuration uses semi-transparent backgrounds for a modern, acrylic-like appearance similar to Windows 10 taskbar effects.
</Note>

* **Base**: `rgba(24, 36, 50, 0.92)` - Semi-transparent dark blue
* **Mantle**: `rgba(16, 24, 34, 0.85)` - Darker transparent layer
* **Crust**: `#0e141c` - Solid navy background
* **Text**: `#f3f6fb` - Cool white text
* **Text Dim**: `rgba(243, 246, 251, 0.82)` - Dimmed text
* **Accent**: `#0078d7` - Windows signature blue
* **Accent Hover**: `#1991ff` - Brighter blue hover state
* **Hover**: `rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)` - Subtle hover effect
* **Outline**: `rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10)` - Subtle outline
* **Danger**: `#e81123` - Windows red
* **Success**: `#3bd16f` - Windows green

### Terminal Colors (Kitty)

The terminal configuration maintains readability while complementing the theme:

**Core Terminal Colors**:

* **Foreground**: `#a9b1d6` - Soft blue-gray text
* **Background**: `#1a1b26` - Dark navy
* **Cursor**: `#f38ba8` - Pink cursor with underline
* **Selection**: Blue text on dark background

**ANSI Color Palette**:

* Black: `#414868`
* Red: `#f7768e`
* Green: `#73daca`
* Yellow: `#e0af68`
* Blue: `#7aa2f7`
* Magenta: `#bb9af7`
* Cyan: `#7dcfff`
* White: `#c0caf5`

## Theme Structure

The Windows10 theme includes comprehensive configuration:

### Directory Layout

```
themes/Windows10/
├── sway/
│   └── theme.conf           # Window manager colors and borders
├── waybar/
│   ├── config.jsonc         # Status bar configuration
│   ├── style.css            # Status bar styling
│   └── colors.css           # Color definitions
├── kitty/
│   ├── kitty.conf           # Terminal settings
│   └── colors.ini           # Terminal color palette
├── rofi-style/
│   ├── _core/
│   │   └── palette.rasi     # Rofi color palette
│   ├── themes-witcher.rasi  # Theme switcher menu
│   ├── selector-app.rasi    # Application launcher
│   └── power-menu.rasi      # Power menu styling
└── wallpaper.jpg            # Theme wallpaper
```

### Sway Configuration

The theme configures Sway with Windows-inspired styling:

<Info>
  The Windows10 theme uses unique styling with thicker borders (4px) and larger fonts (Noto Sans 16) to match the Windows 10 aesthetic.
</Info>

**Window Manager Settings**:

* **Font**: Noto Sans 16 (instead of the typical monospace font)
* **Border Width**: 4px borders for normal windows, 1px for floating
* **Gaps**: 6px inner gaps, 0px outer gaps (Windows-like)
* **Titlebar**: Minimal padding (1px) with no border thickness
* **Window Decorations**: Blue borders on focused windows, blue-gray on inactive

### Rofi Configuration

Rofi menus adopt the Windows 10 style:

* **Font**: Noto Sans 16 (matching system font)
* **Colors**: Windows blue accent with dark background
* **Style**: Clean, modern menu appearance

## Activation

Activate the Windows10 theme using the Config-Sway theme switcher:

```bash theme={null}
# Using the theme switcher
Super + Shift + T  # Opens theme selector
# Select "Windows10" from the menu
```

Or manually via command line:

```bash theme={null}
~/.config/sway/scripts/theme-switcher.sh Windows10
```

<Note>
  This theme features unique gap settings (6px inner, 0px outer) that create a more compact, Windows-like window layout compared to other themes.
</Note>

## Customization

Customize the Windows10 theme:

1. **Adjust Blue Accent**: Edit `~/.config/themes/Windows10/sway/theme.conf` to modify the `$active` variable
2. **Waybar Transparency**: Adjust opacity values in `~/.config/themes/Windows10/waybar/colors.css`
3. **Border Thickness**: Modify `default_border` in theme.conf (currently 4px)
4. **Font Size**: Change the Noto Sans size if 16pt is too large or small
5. **Wallpaper**: Use a Windows 10-style wallpaper for full effect

<Card title="Acrylic Effects" icon="sparkles">
  The Waybar uses semi-transparent backgrounds (0.92 and 0.85 opacity) to create an acrylic-like effect similar to Windows 10's transparency features.
</Card>

## Visual Characteristics

* **Aesthetic**: Professional, polished, modern
* **Contrast**: Moderate contrast with blue accents
* **Best For**: Professional work, productivity, familiar environment
* **Mood**: Professional, efficient, focused
* **Eye Strain**: Low - well-balanced colors
* **Familiarity**: High for Windows users

## Design Philosophy

The Windows10 theme recreates key Windows 10 design elements:

* **Fluent Design**: Modern, clean aesthetic
* **Signature Blue**: The iconic #0078d7 Windows accent color
* **Acrylic Transparency**: Semi-transparent UI elements
* **Professional Typography**: Noto Sans for readability
* **Balanced Spacing**: 6px gaps for comfortable window management

## Differences from Other Themes

The Windows10 theme stands out with:

* **Thicker borders**: 4px instead of 2px
* **Different font**: Noto Sans instead of monospace/JetBrains Mono
* **Unique gaps**: 6px inner, 0px outer (other themes use 5px/10px)
* **Titlebar styling**: Minimal padding for a cleaner look
* **Semi-transparent UI**: Waybar uses opacity for modern effect

## Use Cases

The Windows10 theme is perfect for:

* Users transitioning from Windows to Linux
* Professional environments requiring a polished appearance
* Those who appreciate Windows 10's design language
* Maintaining visual consistency with Windows systems
* Productivity-focused workflows

<Note>
  For users who miss the Windows aesthetic, this theme provides a familiar and comfortable environment while enjoying the power of Sway and Wayland.
</Note>