COLOR_PAIRS - Linux

Overview

COLOR_PAIRS is a utility that displays a chart of all the default color pairs available in a Linux terminal. It is commonly used to quickly identify and select appropriate color combinations for text, backgrounds, and other visual elements.

Syntax

color_pairs

Options/Flags

There are no options or flags available for COLOR_PAIRS.

Examples

To display the chart of color pairs in the terminal, simply run:

color_pairs

Common Issues

Incorrect Display:
If the color pairs are not displayed correctly, check your terminal’s color settings. Ensure that "256-color" or "True Color" is enabled.

Missing Colors:
If certain color pairs are missing, it may indicate that your terminal does not support those colors.

Integration

Coloring Text:
You can use COLOR_PAIRS in conjunction with the tput command to color text in the terminal. For example:

echo "$(tput setaf 1)Red Text"

Bash Scripting:
You can integrate COLOR_PAIRS into Bash scripts to dynamically set color combinations for different sections of text.

Related Commands

• tput: Manipulate terminal settings
• setterm: Set terminal characteristics
• terminfo: Library of terminal capabilities