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GithubFlatcap for Obsidian
Flatcap is a design system and color scheme tailored for application interfaces, code editors, and data-dense dashboards. Drawing inspiration from the Nord theme, it embraces principles of calm, clean aesthetics, and a dimmed pastel color approach to reduce eye strain during long coding or administration sessions.
🚀 How to Install
You can install the Flatcap theme directly from the Obsidian application.
- Open Obsidian's Settings.
- Go to the Appearance tab.
- Under the Themes section, click the Manage button.
- In the search bar, type
Flatcap. - Click Install and then Use to activate the theme.
🎨 Philosophy & Design
Flatcap draws inspiration from the Nord theme, embracing principles of calm, clean aesthetics, and a dimmed pastel color approach. It is built to be:
- Minimalist: Reduces visual noise by avoiding harsh contrasts.
- Comfortable: Specifically tuned for low-light environments to reduce eye strain.
- Modern: Uses a flat, matte color finish that feels distinct yet familiar.
Color Palette
The system relies on 20 core colors divided into four distinct families.
| Family | Description |
|---|---|
| Deep Twilight | Structural foundation. Deep, matte backgrounds (#121418) to create focus. |
| Dawnlight | Typography hierarchy. From muted metadata (#b2b6bf) to crisp body text (#cbced5). |
| Ocean Blues | Primary interaction. Calming blues (#81a1c1) for actions and navigation. |
| Vivid Accents | Semantic feedback. Desaturated accents for errors (#bf616a) and success (#a3be8c). |
✒️ Typography & Fonts
For the best visual experience, Flatcap recommends installing these open-source fonts:
- Inter (UI & Text)
- Cascadia Code NF (Code & Monospace)
- Merriweather (Reader Mode)
Note: The theme includes robust fallbacks if these fonts are not available.