Changing interface colors of Gimp and Inkscape

[ms_meme]

When I am looking at tutorials I see that others have pretty colors for the backgrounds of Gimp and Inkscape.
I am using PCLOS KDE and do have different colors for stuff, but my G/I are just the same old gray.
How do I make them match what I have?

Am I making sense?

[Ncmprhnsbl]

hi ms_meme

I'm guessing you are referring to the appearence of gtk apps(like gimp and inkscape) in KDE
try  in KDE desktop control center,  Lost and Found/make gtk programs use kde colors---check    and/OR find  a gtk theme you like and install it.
also in you can change the padding color in preferences and in view menu.
hope that helps

[ms_meme]

hi ms_meme

I'm guessing you are referring to the appearence of gtk apps(like gimp and inkscape) in KDE
try  in KDE desktop control center,  Lost and Found/make gtk programs use kde colors---check    and/OR find  a gtk theme you like and install it.
also in you can change the padding color in preferences and in view menu.
hope that helps

Hi Ncmprhnsbl and welcome to the Forum!  And thanks for the reply to help me. 
The regular members might be laughing because I am not the easiest person to help.    I don't speak Linuxese too well and even if I did it probably wouldn't do much good. 

I have the Configure Your Desktop up and and looking for Lost and Found.  I am LOST but FOUND is no where to be....well found.   Maybe I am in the wrong place. 

So if you want to continue helping....don't hesitate to give me detailed instructions (and pics).  And if you don't, that's OK too!  I don't want to run you off the forum because it's a very nice place. 

[Ncmprhnsbl]

jumping in the deep end am i?
so...    Configure Your Desktop is what i meant,   we are talking kde 4+  ?
if so it should look like the attached....(minus deadbeef) 

[ms_meme]

jumping in the deep end am i?
so...    Configure Your Desktop is what i meant,   we are talking kde 4+  ?
if so it should look like the attached....(minus deadbeef) 

Consider it a rite of passage.  If you are able to help me, you have passed the test.

Here is my picture and it doesn't look like I have the Lost/Found in that menu. I did see a Lost/Found folder in Root somewhere, but it was empty.
I am sure I have the latest kde 4.  I don't know about the + part.

[Ncmprhnsbl]

ok,  I think see the problem.

you need to install  ' gtk-kde4 '  from synaptic and then the option should apear(in 'configure your desktop')
   
 'Allow GTK to use KDE4 widget styles
This app give you ability to change appearance of GTK
applications in KDE4. For this purpose you may use GTK
stuff, or your current KDE stuff: widget styles, icons and
fonts. GTK-KDE4 can help you unify Qt and GTK+ apps appearance.'

i think kde is at about 4.6

[ms_meme]

ok,  I think see the problem.

you need to install  ' gtk-kde4 '  from synaptic and then the option should apear(in 'configure your desktop')
   
 'Allow GTK to use KDE4 widget styles
This app give you ability to change appearance of GTK
applications in KDE4. For this purpose you may use GTK
stuff, or your current KDE stuff: widget styles, icons and
fonts. GTK-KDE4 can help you unify Qt and GTK+ apps appearance.'

i think kde is at about 4.6

As you can see I now have the gtk thing, but I have no Lost and Found.    I suppose I can live without that?
I opened up the Gimp and Inkscape and they now appear in that sorta sicking green color I have. 

I need to change colors to something else!!  Any suggestions?  Has there been any research on which colors might improve one's Gimp/Inkscape skills?  Definitely need that.

Thanks so much for your help.

[Ncmprhnsbl]

your welcome,

as you can see I like  dark colors though I don't know if it helps my skills...

[kinsaw]

your welcome,

as you can see I like  dark colors though I don't know if it helps my skills...

I think its not good to impose your likes and dislikes when it comes to creating a best logo design or any graphic designs. you have to keep in mind that you have to see if the dark colors are good and fit the best in within the theme you are creating your design, and if it fits best, only then use it otherwise go for light colors or for a blend of both. But the point is.., do not impose your will over the requirements.


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[Dadster]

  I like your dark colors Ncmprhnsbl.  Personally what I use as a theme always involves darker colors.  Though I've seen very nice lighter themes, darker allows the usual light fonts and buttons to stand out.  But then it really boils down to personal preference doesn't it? 

  And my thanks also for jumping in to help Ncmprhnsbl.  It is appreciated.

Dadster