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