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+Solarized
+=========
+
+A precision colorscheme for machines and people.
+
+What
+----
+
+Solarized is a 16 color palette with several unique properties. It has been 
+designed with both precise L\*A\*B lightness relationships and a refined set of 
+hues based on fixed color wheel relationships. It has been tested extensively 
+in real world use on color calibrated displays and in a variety of lighting 
+conditions.
+
+Features
+--------
+
+Selective contrast
+:   Solarized reduces brightness based contrast in general. Our display devices
+    today are capable of blasting off your retina with brightness and I found 
+    my eyes growing tired using high contrast colorschemes. Solarized reduces 
+    brightness contrast but, unlike many low contrast colorschemes, retains 
+    contrasting hues (based on colorwheel relations) for syntax highlighting 
+    readability.
+
+Dual mode: Dark/Light
+:   I switch between dark and light modes when editing text even when editing
+    different types of files.
+
+Features/Benefits
+--------
+Selective contrast / Reduced eye fatigue
+Colorwheel relations / Timeless design qualities
+16/5 palette
+
+Why
+---
+
+How
+---
+