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Changing CLion's background color


I'd like to change the general background color of CLion (that is, outside of where you write code), but I have been unable to find a solution neither in the IDE itself nor online.

However, changing these colors should be possible, as switching the color theme does change them.

Here is an image of what I mean, I've marked the respective areas I would like to change the color of with a bright pink circled x:

Demonstration

Any help on where I could find these settings would be much appreciated.

EDIT: I already know where to change Fonts, text colors and the like, but I am looking specifically for the marked areas, changes for which do not appear under any of the Color Scheme Options.


Solution

  • You cannot customize the colors of the main interface except for choosing the Default and Darcula themes in Appearance and Behavior - Appearance. What your and the other answer's screenshot shows are the EDITOR color scheme settings.

    You can set a background image for the whole IDE in general in that settings tab, though. Make it completely opaque, the color you like, and that might do it.