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Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2016-05-09

33JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TL;DR

A tweaked Sublime Text color scheme, based on Material Theme, that fixes poor JavaScript ES6 syntax highlighting and tones down eye-tiring red variable colors for calmer, longer coding sessions.

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    What it does
      Sublime Text color scheme
      Fixes ES6 highlighting
      Reduces eye strain
    Tech Stack
      Sublime Text
      Material Theme base
    Use Cases
      Highlight import export
      Color class shorthand
      Calmer variable colors
    Audience
      Developers
      Sublime Text users

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Get proper syntax highlighting for ES6 keywords like import and export in Sublime Text.

REASON 2

See class and object shorthand syntax clearly colored instead of blending into the rest of the code.

REASON 3

Reduce eye strain during long JavaScript coding sessions with a more balanced, less red-heavy palette.

REASON 4

Replace a stock Material Theme install that leaves modern JavaScript features poorly highlighted.

What's in the stack?

Sublime Text

How it stacks up

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LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2016-05-092022-04-10
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyhardeasy
Complexity1/53/51/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopervibe coder

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Wtf does this do

This is a color scheme for Sublime Text that makes JavaScript code easier to read. It's a customized version of the popular Material Theme, adjusted specifically to work well with modern JavaScript syntax (ES6). When you write code in a text editor, the editor uses colors to highlight different parts of the syntax, keywords in one color, strings in another, variables in a third. This helps you scan code quickly and spot mistakes. The original Material Theme didn't highlight some important JavaScript features properly. Keywords like import and export (used to organize code across files) were barely visible. Modern JavaScript shortcuts in classes and objects weren't being colored at all. And every variable was bright red, which made the code feel visually overwhelming and tiring to look at for long periods. This tweaked version fixes those problems. It properly highlights all JavaScript keywords, including the module-related ones. It colors class and object shorthand syntax so you can see the structure more clearly. Most importantly, it tones down the red used for variables and uses a more balanced palette overall, making it less fatiguing to stare at your code for hours. The before-and-after screenshots in the README show the difference, the "after" version is noticeably calmer and easier on the eyes. If you use Sublime Text as your code editor and write JavaScript, you'd install this by dropping a single file into your Sublime configuration folder and telling it to use this color scheme instead of the default. It's a small change that can make a real difference in how comfortable your coding sessions feel, especially if you work with JavaScript regularly or if the original Material Theme left you with eyestrain.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Walk me through installing material-color-scheme-es6 in Sublime Text and setting it as my active color scheme.
Prompt 2
Explain what specific JavaScript ES6 syntax issues this color scheme fixes compared to the original Material Theme.
Prompt 3
Help me compare the before-and-after highlighting differences this scheme makes for variables and keywords.
Prompt 4
Show me how to customize this color scheme further to match my own JavaScript coding preferences.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is material-color-scheme-es6?

A tweaked Sublime Text color scheme, based on Material Theme, that fixes poor JavaScript ES6 syntax highlighting and tones down eye-tiring red variable colors for calmer, longer coding sessions.

What language is material-color-scheme-es6 written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes Sublime Text.

Is material-color-scheme-es6 actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2016-05-09).

How hard is material-color-scheme-es6 to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is material-color-scheme-es6 for?

Mainly developer.

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