
GTK3/4 Themes arc black dark icons multicolor
Source (link to git-repo or to original if based on someone elses unmodified work): https://github.com/rtlewis88/rtl88-Themes/tree/Arc-Darkest-COLORS-Complete-Desktop
Arc-Darkest-COLORS is a flat, dark-mode theme with transparent elements, for GTK, xfwm4, openbox-3, GNOME-Shell, and Cinnamon desktop environments. Arc-Darkest-COLORS also has two varieties of matching Icons and Folders.
The new rankings are still coming in for 2020, and Arc-Darkest-COLORS enjoys another #1 & also a #6 spot in the GTK Linux world - according to top Linux/GTK sites: 'itsfoss,' and ubuntupit Thanks again faithful users! https://itsfoss.com/best-gtk-themes/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/best-mate-themes-for-linux/
The Arc-Darkest-COLORS theme is based on the Arc Design standards and aims to bring a warm, colorful, and elegant experience to your desktop. Here, the existent Arc hues are measurably dimmed - with a single new color introduced - just where you need it. Arc theme is 2019's most popular theme, as it has been for the past couple of years, according to major sources: (August 2, 2019) https://www.ubuntupit.com/top-15-best-gnome-shell-themes-gnome-desktop/.
The well-embraced standard Arc theme has always been available in the three variants of Arc, Arc-Dark, and Arc-Darker; but, at last, a fourth and measurably even darker dark-Arc has arrived on the GTK+ scene. Even at it dimmest, the earlier Arc variants have never quite satisfied those who need the lights turned down real low, but this fourth variant should fix all of that.
The forth Arc desktop theme darkens only six elements, on the whole, but where it happens makes all the difference. Significantly, keeping the official Arc hues, contrasts, and structure intact, where possible, was foremost in this project's objective. Thus, nothing is altered where it doesn't have to be. The goal was invariably to keep Arc as we know it, while merely darkening the elements necessary to align with the brightness values more associated with what heavy users demand from dark themes. We hope we achieved that for you.
Special thanks to horst3180 at: https://github.com/horst3180/Arc-theme, for initially advancing Arc, and for inspiration. Further thanks to NicoHood at: https://github.com/NicoHood/arc-theme, for keeping Arc alive and great, more currently.
This is the matching desktop theme.
FOR ICONS & FOLDERS PRESS DEFAULT IMAGE ABOVE.
Both the Suru++ and the Numix icons and folders have been carefully crafted to match the new Arc-Darkest-COLORS desktop scheme, but they can surely compliment other desktop themes that sport matching color hues.
Special thanks to the Numix team for their inspiration, expertise and contributions at: https://github.com/numixproject/numix-icon-theme. The Suru-grounded icon set was initially designed and developed by Sam Hewitt - under GPL3. The original Suru icon set and concept was created by Matthieu James - Canonical Design Team. Core developers are Andrea Bonanni (original author) and Gustavo Costa . Devices icons are inspired by La Capitaine created by Keefer Rourke - under GPL3/MIT. Emoji icons are derived from the Twenoji created by Twitter Team - under MIT. Some icons are based on Numix mimetypes icons created by the Numix Team - under GPL3. Devices and places icons and several apps icons are inspired by Papirus icons created by Alexey Varfolomeev - under GPL3. Numberless icons are from Gravit Designer, under GPL3/MIT.
Manual Installation Is Easy:
For themes: 1) Extract the "tar.xz" file into your "~/.themes/" folder - to install for current user only - or into the "/usr/share/themes/" folder - for the theme to be applied globally. 2) Use the GNOME Tweak Tool or an equivalent app to enable it for your desktop.
If installing manually, make sure to install the dependency: "Murrine theme engine" if you do not already have it; and update your GTK+packages if you have not.
For icons: 1) Extract the "tar.xz" file into your "~/.icons/" folder - to install for current user only - or into the "/usr/share/icons/" folder - for the icons and folders to be applied globally. 2) Use the GNOME Tweak Tool or an equivalent app to enable them for your desktop.
Logging out and then logging back in may be necessary on some operating systems to fully implement themes and icons.
12-11-20: Version 1.7.1 3 months ago
This update sees the addition a [3.38] variant, to accommodate major changes in the newest operating systems. Modifications to the new 3.38 version includes 397 adjustments and 23 additions versus 3.36. This exhaustive upgrade was due to recent shifts in the ecosystem, namely the arrival of GNOME 3.38. Since most users are still on earlier versions, the original and 3.36 variants will still be retained, and refreshed, for the foreseeable future. Commit: a2c028
12-11-20: Version 1.7.1 3 months ago
This update sees the addition a [3.38] variant, to accommodate major changes in the newest operating systems. Modifications to the new 3.38 version includes 397 adjustments and 23 additions versus 3.36. This exhaustive upgrade was due to recent shifts in the ecosystem, namely the arrival of GNOME 3.38. Since most users are still on earlier versions, the original and 3.36 variants will still be retained, and refreshed, for the foreseeable future. Commit: a2c028
18-08-20: Version 1.7 6 months ago
This update has all five [3.36] flavors totally rebuilt. The rebuild is performed to accommodate, yet, more ecosystem shifts vis-a-vis the very latest GNOME 3.36. AD-BlueAgave-3-36_1.7 had forty one changes and one additional element added; AD-Kiwi-3-36_1.7 had forty two changes and one additional element added; AD-Plum-3-36_1.7 had six changes and one additional element added;AD-Strawberry-3-36_1.7 had forty two changes and one additional element added; and AD-Tangerine-3-36_1.7 had six changes and one additional element added. The standard versions have more enhancements, at this point - and showcase the stability that Arc is appreciated for. This new 3.36 - "bleeding edge" variant has been tested for nearly three months, and looks/performs as expected/intended, on multiple OS's, over thousands of test instances. Commit: ea335b
13-05-20: Version 1.6.3 9 months ago
This update modifies all five [3.36] flavors, adding each flavor's base hue to the App-Grid searchbar selection-text (previous update did this for the non-3.36 variant). Prior to upgrade, this element rendered white text. Commit: b4bf51
04-05-20: Version 1.6.2 9 months ago
This update modifies all five [3.36] flavors, adding each flavor's base hue to the App-Grid searchbar text, in the GNOME-Shell. Previously, this element rendered white text. Commit: e06039
25-04-20: Version 1.6.1 9 months ago
This update modifies all five [3.36] flavors, adding each flavor's base hue to scrollbars and sliders, in the GNOME-Shell. Previously, these elements rendered white/gray. Commit: ce5b19
17-04-20: Version 1.6 10 months ago
All five flavors underwent a complete reconstruction. Here, 562 files were modified, with 88 additions, across all platforms, save for GTK2. This exhaustive upgrade was due to major changes in the ecosystem, namely the arrival of GNOME 3.36. Since most users are still on earlier versions, those variants will still be retained, for the foreseeable future. Commit: aee10f
02-04-20: Version 1.5.2 10 months ago
This update modifies all five flavors, adding each flavors base hue to both of the App-Grid controller text elements, vis-a-vis the "Frequent" and "All" components, of the GNOME-Shell. Previously, these elements all rendered white text. Commit: fc9a4b
13-03-20: Version 1.5.1 11 months ago
This update modifies all five flavors, adding each flavors base hue to all App-Grid Menu text, in the GNOME-Shell. Previously, these elements all rendered white text. Commit: 9e1fa8
04-03-20: Version 1.5 11 months ago
All flavors underwent changes this upgrade. These modifications include further tweaks on the theme's relevant base color application, where it applies to search-selection text in GNOME-Shell. Commit: 050696
24-02-20: Version 1.4.11 11 months ago
BlueAgave, Kiwi, and Plum flavors underwent subtle changes this upgrade. These modifications include further tweaks on the theme's relevant base color application, where it applies to search window text in GNOME-Shell. Commit: 62a7d5
17-02-20: Version 1.4.10 1 year ago
All five flavors underwent modifications. These upgrades include enhancements which add theme base colors to search window text in GNOME-Shell. Commit: 1ad73a
01-02-20: Version 1.4.8 1 year ago
All five flavors underwent modifications. These upgrades include enhancements which add theme base colors to app indicators in GNOME-Shell.
23-01-20: Version 1.4.7 1 year ago
All five AD flavors underwent extensive upgrades to menus, and the GNOME-Shell. Plum received a complete rebuild, and BlueAgave a partial, to render slightly brighter radio boxes and other elemts. As well, AD-Plum's hue was adjusted eleven hex points to get rid of the slight pinkness which was formerly present.
09-01-20: Version 1.4.6 1 year ago
Ad-BlueAgave and AD-Strawberry received Plank upgrades, to reflect current design standards. As well, the Ad-Tangerine variant received the new (users-requested) light-text, on GTK-2 'Selected' elements, to now reflect the other four AD variants. Commit: e04f54
28-12-19: Version 1.4.5 1 year ago
AD-Plum variant underwent numerous color modifications to 61 elements, across gnome-shell and plank platforms, where the Plum hue appears. These tweaks improve definition on elements, such as 'selected' action, while adding a modicum of saturation, in those elements, to enrich the hue some.
20-12-19: Version 1.4.4 1 year ago
AD-Strawberry variant underwent numerous color modifications to 29 elements, across xfwm4, unity, plank, openbox-3, metacity-1, gtk-3, and cinnamon platforms, where the Strawberry hue appears. These tweaks improve definition on elements, such as 'selected' action, while adding a modicum of saturation, in those elements, to enrich the hue some.
12-12-19: Version 1.4.3 1 year ago
AD-BlueAgave variant underwent numerous color modifications to all elements, across all platforms, where the BlueAgave hue appears. These tweaks improve definition on elements, such as 'selected' action, while adding a modicum of saturation, in those elements, to enrich the hue some.
04-12-19: Version 1.4.2 1 year ago
New Flavor introduced across all 'Complete-Desktop' platforms: Arc-Darkest-Tangerine; as Arc-Darkest-Apricot is phased out.
26-11-19: Version 1.4.1 1 year ago
AD-Apricot underwent color modifications, to enhance definition, where it applies to most buttons and 'selection' events.
17-11-19: Version 1.4 1 year ago
New Flavor introduced across all 'Complete-Desktop' platforms: Arc-Darkest-Plum; as Arc-Darkest-Turnip is phased out. Those switching out only a few files or directories should also make note there are a modicum of file-name changes here-and-there to amend, e.g., Arc-Darkest-Blue-Agave is now Arc-Darkest-BlueAgave. Also, due to user demands, the traditional dark blue-grey 'scroll-over' and 'selected' text has been changed to pure white, nearly everywhere applicable, across all platforms.
08-11-19: Version 1.3.1 1 year ago
Text adjustments, assets adjustments, and color tweaks on all AD-COLORS flavors.
22-10-19: Version 1.3 1 year ago
Assets adjustments and color tweaks for GTK2, GTK3, and Cinnamon.
15-10-19: Version 1.2.5 1 year ago
Fresh Build
04-10-19: Version 1.2.4 1 year ago
Dialog Buttons Tweaks
26-09-19: Version 1.2.3 1 year ago
Border Adjustments
17-09-19: Version 1.2.2 1 year ago
Gtk-2 Adjustments
09-09-19: Version 1.2.1 1 year ago
Assets Adjustments
eloymendoza
6 months ago
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mertens-stijn-91
6 months ago
However, you all have not updated it in 3 months. I love theme-hopping via rtl88-themes, but I want to make sure this one is still in development before I become too attached.
Thanks as always!!
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rtl88
6 months ago
Thank you for all the input; I wanted to place that one back in testing to make sure there weren't any genuine issues. Everything looks normal, so, I believe we should be pushing an update before the end of the day (Tue the 18th).
We appreciate your loyalty!
Randall Lewis
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nullpointer00
6 months ago
Yes, it also happens to me. GNOME 3.36.4
Regards.
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10 months ago
When i apply this theme i cannot open Ardour anymore.
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archman73
11 months ago
I was wondering if you are planing to make the same packs for KDE Plasma? take care and enjoy your weekend
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archman73
11 months ago
Awesome, Brilliant madded I like very much the AD-kiwi Pack it looks perfect with me green or brown GTK themes! thank you very much RTL88
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