Emacs: doric-themes version 1.1.0

2026-03-23

These are my minimalist themes. They use few colours and will appear mostly monochromatic in many contexts. Styles involve the careful use of typography, such as italics and bold italics.

If you want maximalist themes in terms of colour, check my ef-themes package. For something in-between, which I would consider the best “default theme” for a text editor, opt for my modus-themes.

• Package name (GNU ELPA): doric-themes
• Sample pictures: https://protesilaos.com/emacs/doric-themes-pictures
• Git repository: https://github.com/protesilaos/doric-themes
• Backronym: Doric Only Really Intensifies Conservatively … themes.

Below are the release notes.

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Version 1.1.0 on 2026-03-23

This version introduces minor refinements to the underlying code as well as four new themes.

The new themes are as follows:

• doric-almond: A light theme that combines green and magenta colours. It evokes a feeling of early springtime, as the almond tree is among the first to bloom.

• doric-coral: A light theme with a warmer feel that combines red, orange, and cyan colours against a sandy backdrop.

• doric-magma: A dark theme with a dominant red and orange style. The combination of those intense hues with lighter greys creates the necessary balance.

• doric-walnut: A dark theme with an overall green style, drawing inspiration from the broad leaves of the walnut tree. The green colours are combined with shades of brown and grey to make for a pleasant presentation.

Enjoy!