MetaEditor Color Schemes for MetaTrader

If you spend long hours coding in MetaEditor, changing the default color scheme can make your workflow more comfortable and easier on the eyes. Whether you prefer a light theme, a dark theme, or a style similar to Monokai, MetaEditor allows you to customize all colors through simple configuration settings.

Below, you’ll find multiple ready-to-use color themes. All you have to do is copy and paste them into your metaeditor.ini file and restart MetaEditor. 👇

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How to Apply a Custom Color Scheme ✨​

To use any of the color themes below:

1. Go to the MetaTrader installation folder.
2. Open the path:
   (MetaTraderFolder)\config\metaeditor.ini
3. Scroll to the bottom of the file.
4. Replace the existing [Colors] section or paste a new one.
5. Save the file and restart MetaEditor.

That’s it - your new theme will load instantly! 🚀

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Default Color Scheme Structure 🧩​

Here’s the standard MetaEditor color structure so you know what each value controls:

[Colors]
Color0 = Text (background)
Color1 = Text (foreground)
Color2 = Text selection (background)
Color3 = Text selection (foreground)
Color4 = Selection margin (background)
Color5 = Keywords
Color6 = Comments
Color7 = Numbers
Color8 = Operators
Color9 = Strings
Color10 = Macros
Color11 = Functions and entry points
Color12 = Indicators
Color13 = Pre-defined types and variables
Color14 = Input variables
Color15 = Non-ASCII characters

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Monokai-Style Color Scheme 🌈 (Similar to Sublime Text)​

[Colors]
Color0=2304296
Color1=15923448
Color2=0
Color3=55295
Color4=2304296
Color5=7480569
Color6=6123636
Color7=16744620
Color8=15923448
Color9=7658471
Color10=15718503
Color11=2876070
Color12=17919
Color13=2266877
Color14=15923448
Color15=65535

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Alternative Color Scheme #1​

[Colors]
Color0=4339207
Color1=10592659
Color2=16777215
Color3=7695960
Color4=15790320
Color5=13798182
Color8=39301
Color9=10002730
Color10=9145837
Color11=14314949
Color14=2139610
Color15=55295

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Dark Color Theme 🌙​

[Colors]
Color0=1973790
Color1=14474460
Color2=14474460
Color3=7884582
Color4=3355443
Color5=14064726
Color6=9934743
Color7=4892247
Color8=14474460
Color9=11585870
Color10=4210943
Color11=12936125
Color12=4892247
Color13=16736511
Color14=6118848
Color15=10505471

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Darker Theme 🖤​

[Colors]
Color0=0
Color1=14474460
Color2=14474460
Color3=7884582
Color4=1973790
Color5=14064726
Color6=9934743
Color7=4892247
Color8=14474460
Color9=11585870
Color10=4210943
Color11=12936125
Color12=4892247
Color13=16736511
Color14=6118848
Color15=10505471

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Color Theme #2​

[Colors]
Color0=4144959
Color1=15794175
Color2=15794175
Color3=13749760
Color4=6908265
Color5=755384
Color6=8363903
Color7=13881484
Color8=12377327
Color9=8363903
Color10=36095
Color11=9433071
Color12=13850042
Color13=10724316
Color14=0

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Color Theme #3​

[Colors]
Color0=5914149
Color1=16777215
Color2=16777215
Color3=10972161
Color4=3482641
Color5=2992358
Color6=14322490
Color7=2611323
Color8=5210352
Color9=777716
Color10=36095
Color11=13873293
Color12=14053594
Color13=13873293
Color14=13499135
Color15=16711935

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Final Tips for a Better Coding Experience 💡​

• Choose darker themes to reduce eye strain during long sessions.
• Monokai-based themes are great for highlighting syntax clearly.
• Make a backup of your metaeditor.ini before editing.
• Restart MetaEditor after every color change.