For more extensive instructions or to compile from source see here.
Quickly Installing Kvantum
If you are using Manjaro:
pamac install kvantum-manjaroIf you are using an Arch-based distribution:
sudo pacman -S kvantum-qt5If you are using an Ubuntu-based distribution:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:papirus/papirus
sudo apt update
sudo apt install qt5-style-kvantum qt5-style-kvantum-themesIf you are using openSUSE Tumbleweed:
sudo zypper ar obs://home:trmdi trmdi
sudo zypper in -r trmdi kvantumIf you are using a Red Hat-based distribution:
sudo dnf install kvantumThe above is paraphrased from Kvantum's installation instructions found here.
Installing the Kvantum Theme
After installing Kvantum Manager, download and extract "maliceandspitekv.zip" from this page
After extracting the .zip you should have 2 new folders for the 2 themes inside
Open the Kvantum Manager and choose "Select a Kvantum theme folder"
From here, navigate to the folder of the theme you want to install and select it (e.g. ~/Downloads/SpectrumMalice)
Select "Install this theme" and the theme will be added to Kvantum Manager
Reuse the above 3 steps if you would like to install both themes
Switching Kvantum to use the Theme
In the Kvantum Manager, select "Change/Delete Theme"
You can search "spectrum" or scroll in the drop-down menu to find your desired theme
After choosing your theme, press "Use this theme"
Switching Plasma to use Kvantum
Finally, open the System Settings application
Select "Application Style"
Choose and apply the "kvantum" style
Reloading applications will apply the new theme if they have not already. Logging out and back in can solve
Note that Kvantum may not be able to theme all parts of applications, so if you see inconsistencies, it may not be your fault.
Malice is color-compatible with other dark Spectrum color schemes. Spite is better off using only white color schemes with changes to Selection color.
Ratings & Comments
19 Comments
Forgot to talk about the colors script :) Thanks a lot for saving work; it does the job quickly
10 Fantastic! Exactly what I wanted. You have made a very clean theme that's blurred but doesn't cross Breeze's design. And damn I had the same idea for tabs
Ha, ha, thanks. Yeah, I struggled with making the tabs look connected to the view, but later realized that it was impossible. Glad you like it!
10 I love it!
Thanks!
10 I was waiting for a similar Kvantum theme, with a lot of transparency. Good job!
Thanks!
Everything is ok, but I don't know how to set a transparent background in columns, e.g. in ksysguard (Title, User, CPU% etc) in the Spite Kvantum theme.
I am not sure what you mean. If by "columns" you mean the header, which is the white background behind that text, you will need to edit the SVG files directly. You can go to "~/.config/Kvantum/" and into your theme's folder. In the SVG file, set the assets starting with "header-normal" to 0 opacity and save.
Now it works. Thanks!
8 Please add a blue or cyan accent version
A "Colors" version has been added that has blue. A simple script is included to change the blue color before installing.
8 Please add version with blue accent color and it will be best
"blue accent color" is a little vague for me. I have added a "Colors" version to try where I added blue where I thought was appropriate.
10 10 the best
Thank you!
Amazing work !! I especially love the Spite version. Thank you !
Glad you like it, thanks for trying it out!
10 10 the best