The interface theme defines the appearance of windows, dialogs, buttons, and all visual elements of the user interface. By default, DataGrip uses the Darcula theme, unless you changed it during the first run.
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The interface theme is not the same as the color scheme, which defines the colors, fonts, and syntax highlight for various text resources: the source code, search results, and so on.
Change the UI theme
In the Settings dialog (CtrlAlt0S), select Appearance & Behavior | Appearance.
Select the UI theme from the Theme list:
Light: DataGrip default light theme
Dark: DataGrip default dark theme
Light with Light Header: Default light theme with a light header
Darcula: Alternative dark theme
IntelliJ Light: Traditional light theme for IntelliJ-based IDEs
High contrast: Theme designed for users with color vision deficiency
Select Sync with OS to let DataGrip detect the current system settings and use the default dark or light theme accordingly. If your OS is set up to auto-switch between day and night modes, the IDE will automatically toggle between light and dark themes too.
It is also possible to create your own UI themes for DataGrip and customize the built-in themes. For more information, refer to IntelliJ Platform SDK Documentation.
Productivity tips
Use the quick switcher
Press Ctrl0` or select View | Quick Switch Scheme from the main menu.
In the Switch popup, select Theme, and then select the desired interface theme.
