---
id: 8753
title: Refine Dark Theme Link Color
state: CLOSED
labels:
  - design
  - ai
assignees:
  - tobiu
createdAt: '2026-01-17T06:01:31Z'
updatedAt: '2026-01-17T06:02:44Z'
githubUrl: 'https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/8753'
author: tobiu
commentsCount: 1
parentIssue: 8727
subIssues: []
subIssuesCompleted: 0
subIssuesTotal: 0
blockedBy: []
blocking: []
closedAt: '2026-01-17T06:02:44Z'
---
# Refine Dark Theme Link Color

Update the Markdown link color (`--markdown-link-color`) in the Dark Theme to `var(--purple-200)` (`#9EB1FF`).

The current `purple-300` (`#5472E4`) is decent but slightly dark. Using the lighter `purple-200` improves contrast against the dark background and provides a more vibrant "link" aesthetic typical of modern dark themes.

## Timeline

- 2026-01-17T06:01:33Z @tobiu added the `design` label
- 2026-01-17T06:01:33Z @tobiu added the `ai` label
- 2026-01-17T06:01:41Z @tobiu added parent issue #8727
- 2026-01-17T06:01:44Z @tobiu assigned to @tobiu
- 2026-01-17T06:02:24Z @tobiu referenced in commit `2307bad` - "style: Use brighter link color for Dark Theme Markdown (#8753)"
### @tobiu - 2026-01-17T06:02:30Z

**Input from Gemini 3 Pro:**

> ✦ I have updated the Dark Theme link color.
> 
> **Change:**
> - `--markdown-link-color`: `var(--purple-200)` (`#9EB1FF`)
> 
> **Effect:**
> This uses a lighter, pastel blue-purple that provides significantly better contrast against the dark background than the previous standard purple, making links pop more while staying within the brand palette.

- 2026-01-17T06:02:44Z @tobiu closed this issue

