bkgrnd - Linux
Overview
bkgrnd is a command-line tool that sets the background of the Linux console or terminal. It allows users to customize their terminal environment and enhance its visual appeal.
Syntax
bkgrnd [options] [color]
Options/Flags
| Option | Description | Default |
|—|—|—|
| -s, –set | Set the background color | None |
| -r, –reset | Reset the background color to default | Black |
| -c, –color | Specify the color in CSS or RGB format | Black |
Examples
Set background to blue:
bkgrnd -s blue
Set background to RGB value:
bkgrnd -s rgb(128, 128, 255)
Reset background to default:
bkgrnd -r
Common Issues
- Blank screen: Occurs when the specified color is not recognized. Ensure the color format is correct and supported.
- Incompatibilities: May not work with all terminal emulators. Refer to documentation or try different options.
Integration
Use with other commands:
echo "Hello world" | bkgrnd -s red
Create a script for dynamic backgrounds:
#!/bin/bash
COLOR_LIST=(red blue green yellow)
while true; do
for COLOR in "${COLOR_LIST[@]}"; do
bkgrnd -s $COLOR
sleep 5
done
done
Related Commands
- xterm – Configure terminal settings
- konsole – Advanced terminal emulator with customization options
- Terminal Preferences (in System Settings) – Set terminal background through GUI