Customization
Personalize your workbench appearance.
Koubou’s customizer lets you personalize the workbench appearance. The entire interface derives its colors from a single base color you choose.
[SCREENSHOT: Customizer panel open]
Accessing the Customizer
Click the paintbrush icon in the left navigation to open the Customizer panel.
Color Controls
Hue (0-360)
Your position on the color wheel—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and everything in between.
Chroma (0-0.5)
Color intensity or saturation:
- Lower values = more muted/grayscale
- Higher values = more vibrant
Lightness (0-1)
How light or dark the color appears.
Color Picker
The interactive picker lets you:
- Click/drag on a 2D field to select lightness and chroma
- Use the hue slider to rotate around the color wheel
- See real-time preview of changes
[VIDEO: Using the color picker]
Color Harmonies
Choose how accent colors relate to your main color:
| Harmony | Description |
|---|---|
| Monochromatic | Variations of the same hue |
| Analogous | Adjacent colors on the color wheel |
| Complementary | Opposite colors for contrast |
Presets
Pre-configured color themes for quick selection. Apply a preset and customize further if you want.
Designer Tools
For users who want precise control:
- Exact color value display (OKLCH format)
- Theme color swatches showing all derived colors
- Fine-tuning controls
Applying Changes
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply | Save changes and close |
| Cancel | Discard changes and revert |
| Reset to Defaults | Return to Koubou’s default theme |
Tips
- Experiment with different hues to find what suits you
- Lower chroma values create a more subtle, professional look
- Higher chroma values create a more vibrant, energetic feel
- Your preferences are saved automatically