How to load a dark GTK theme in Linux Mint Cinnamon

Redsandro · Post by **Redsandro** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:15 pm

I just want a nice dark theme for all the borders and widgets of my UI. However, it doesn't matter what theme I select in "Customize look and feel". They all seem to be overridden by "Themes" -> "Controls"

This is confusing. Is it a bug?

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I read something about GTK2 vs GTK3. Is that what's going on here?

Is there a GTK3 dark theme for Linux Mint?

sharpsteve · Post by **sharpsteve** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:44 pm

Add the ppa at the bottom https://numixproject.org/.

If you search on gtk3 themes you will get a bunch on deviant art.

I like the dark themes as well

EDIT: More GTK3 themes here http://gnome-look.org/index.php?xcontentmode=167

Redsandro · Post by **Redsandro** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:18 am

You seem to know your dark themes.

What is you favorite?

I tried a lot. But they are not as polished as the light themes, because they all have some elements that I don't consider A-quality.

For example, I like "Vertex Theme" overall, but the black window titles and the uncontrasty difference in active and inactive terminal tabs makes it hard to navigate on a daily basis.

catch22 · Post by **catch22** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:37 pm

Redsandro wrote:I just want a nice dark theme for all the borders and widgets of my UI. However, it doesn't matter what theme I select in "Customize look and feel". They all seem to be overridden by "Themes" -> "Controls"...

I've been waiting a few days till someone gives you a clear answer on this, since it interests me too.
But apparently it's not evident to explain what to do?

Redsandro · Post by **Redsandro** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:23 pm

catch22 wrote:
Redsandro wrote:I just want a nice dark theme for all the borders and widgets of my UI. However, it doesn't matter what theme I select in "Customize look and feel". They all seem to be overridden by "Themes" -> "Controls"...
I've been waiting a few days till someone gives you a clear answer on this, since it interests me too.
But apparently it's not evident to explain what to do?

I figured that part out today. It is unprofessionally ambiguous.

"Customize look and feel" sets the GTK 2 theming. E.g. gedit
"Themes" -> "Controls" sets the GTK 3 theming. E.g. nemo

Note: Most (but not all) GTK 3 themes have a GTK 2 fallback. Thus, setting "Themes" -> "Controls" will probably override "Customize look and feel" too, albeit slightly different.

Quality control, if there would be such a thing, would probably remove "Customize look and feel" or rename it to "Themes" -> "GTK 2 Controls"

catch22 · Post by **catch22** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:20 am

To start with, I don't see where you get "Customize look and feel" from

But as you say, if stuff is too much mixed up, I'd probably leave all as it is anyway...

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