claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Error text color too dark on dark terminal backgrounds [1 comments, 2 participants]

The error text color used in CLI output (e.g., /sandbox command errors) uses rgb(171, 43, 63) — a dark Error: Sandbox settings are overridden by a higher-priority configuration and cannot be changed locally. Use a brighter red variant (e.g., rgb(255, 85, 85) or rgb(239, 68, 68)) for error messages to improve

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TL;DR

Change the error text color in CLI output to a brighter red variant, such as rgb(255, 85, 85) or rgb(239, 68, 68), to improve readability on dark terminal backgrounds.

Guidance

• Identify the current ANSI escape code used for error messages and replace it with a new code that uses a brighter red color.
• Test the new color scheme on different terminal backgrounds, including dark themes like iTerm2 default dark and VS Code terminal dark, to ensure readability.
• Consider adding a configuration option to allow users to customize the error text color to their preference.
• Verify that the new color scheme does not introduce any accessibility issues for users with color vision deficiencies.

Example

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Notes

The suggested fix assumes that the error text color can be modified through configuration or code changes. If the color is hardcoded, additional investigation may be required to determine the best approach.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Change the error text color to a brighter red variant, as this is a simple and effective solution to improve readability on dark terminal backgrounds.