diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 2f727be..e8f901f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ Configurable ComputerCraft SCADA system for multi-reactor control of Mekanism fi
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@@ -17,6 +16,7 @@ Configurable ComputerCraft SCADA system for multi-reactor control of Mekanism fi
 
 
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diff --git a/coordinator/configure.lua b/coordinator/configure.lua
index 7c3fe58..b2576c5 100644
--- a/coordinator/configure.lua
+++ b/coordinator/configure.lua
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ local network     = require("scada-common.network")
 local ppm         = require("scada-common.ppm")
 local tcd         = require("scada-common.tcd")
 local util        = require("scada-common.util")
+local themes      = require("graphics.themes")
 
 local core        = require("graphics.core")
 
@@ -24,6 +25,8 @@ local RadioButton = require("graphics.elements.controls.radio_button")
 local NumberField = require("graphics.elements.form.number_field")
 local TextField   = require("graphics.elements.form.text_field")
 
+local IndLight    = require("graphics.elements.indicators.light")
+
 local println = util.println
 local tri = util.trinary
 
@@ -40,7 +43,8 @@ local RIGHT = core.ALIGN.RIGHT
 
 -- changes to the config data/format to let the user know
 local changes = {
-    {"v1.2.4", { "Added temperature scale options" } }
+    { "v1.2.4", { "Added temperature scale options" } },
+    { "v1.2.12", { "Added main UI theme", "Added front panel UI theme", "Added color accessibility modes" } }
 }
 
 ---@class crd_configurator
@@ -73,6 +77,7 @@ local nav_fg_bg = bw_fg_bg
 local btn_act_fg_bg = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray)
 local dis_fg_bg = cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.white)
 
+---@class _crd_cfg_tool_ctl
 local tool_ctl = {
     nic = nil,              ---@type nic
     net_listen = false,
@@ -86,8 +91,12 @@ local tool_ctl = {
     has_config = false,
     viewing_config = false,
     importing_legacy = false,
+    jumped_to_color = false,
 
     view_cfg = nil,         ---@type graphics_element
+    color_cfg = nil,        ---@type graphics_element
+    color_next = nil,       ---@type graphics_element
+    color_apply = nil,      ---@type graphics_element
     settings_apply = nil,   ---@type graphics_element
 
     gen_summary = nil,      ---@type function
@@ -136,6 +145,9 @@ local tmp_cfg = {
     LogMode = 0,
     LogPath = "",
     LogDebug = false,
+    MainTheme = 1,
+    FrontPanelTheme = 1,
+    ColorMode = 1
 }
 
 ---@class crd_config
@@ -162,7 +174,10 @@ local fields = {
     { "AuthKey", "Facility Auth Key" , ""},
     { "LogMode", "Log Mode", log.MODE.APPEND },
     { "LogPath", "Log Path", "/log.txt" },
-    { "LogDebug","Log Debug Messages", false }
+    { "LogDebug", "Log Debug Messages", false },
+    { "MainTheme", "Main UI Theme", themes.UI_THEME.SMOOTH_STONE },
+    { "FrontPanelTheme", "Front Panel Theme", themes.FP_THEME.SANDSTONE },
+    { "ColorMode", "Color Mode", themes.COLOR_MODE.STANDARD }
 }
 
 -- check if a value is an integer within a range (inclusive)
@@ -313,10 +328,11 @@ local function config_view(display)
     local spkr_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local crd_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local log_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
+    local clr_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local summary = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local changelog = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
 
-    local main_pane = MultiPane{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1,panes={main_page,net_cfg,fac_cfg,mon_cfg,spkr_cfg,crd_cfg,log_cfg,summary,changelog}}
+    local main_pane = MultiPane{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1,panes={main_page,net_cfg,fac_cfg,mon_cfg,spkr_cfg,crd_cfg,log_cfg,clr_cfg,summary,changelog}}
 
     -- Main Page
 
@@ -337,7 +353,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
         tool_ctl.viewing_config = true
         tool_ctl.gen_summary(settings_cfg)
         tool_ctl.settings_apply.hide(true)
-        main_pane.set_value(8)
+        main_pane.set_value(9)
     end
 
     if fs.exists("/coordinator/config.lua") then
@@ -348,10 +364,21 @@ local function config_view(display)
     PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=y_start,min_width=18,text="Configure System",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(2)end,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.blue),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
     tool_ctl.view_cfg = PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=y_start+2,min_width=20,text="View Configuration",callback=view_config,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.blue),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg,dis_fg_bg=dis_fg_bg}
 
-    if not tool_ctl.has_config then tool_ctl.view_cfg.disable() end
+    local function jump_color()
+        tool_ctl.jumped_to_color = true
+        tool_ctl.color_next.hide(true)
+        tool_ctl.color_apply.show()
+        main_pane.set_value(8)
+    end
 
     PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=17,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
-    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=39,y=17,min_width=12,text="Change Log",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(9)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_cfg = PushButton{parent=main_page,x=23,y=17,min_width=15,text="Color Options",callback=jump_color,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=39,y=17,min_width=12,text="Change Log",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(10)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    if not tool_ctl.has_config then
+        tool_ctl.view_cfg.disable()
+        tool_ctl.color_cfg.disable()
+    end
 
     --#region Network
 
@@ -697,7 +724,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
         mon_pane.set_value(1)
     end
 
-    PushButton{parent=mon_c_4,x=1,y=14,text="\x1b Back",callback=back_from_legacy,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    PushButton{parent=mon_c_4,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Done",callback=back_from_legacy,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
 
     --#endregion
 
@@ -734,8 +761,6 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
     local crd_c_1 = Div{parent=crd_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
 
-    local crd_pane = MultiPane{parent=crd_cfg,x=1,y=4,panes={crd_c_1}}
-
     TextBox{parent=crd_cfg,x=1,y=2,height=1,text=" Coordinator UI Configuration",fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.lime)}
 
     TextBox{parent=crd_c_1,x=1,y=1,height=3,text="Configure the UI interface options below if you wish to customize formats."}
@@ -782,10 +807,8 @@ local function config_view(display)
             tmp_cfg.LogMode = mode.get_value() - 1
             tmp_cfg.LogPath = path.get_value()
             tmp_cfg.LogDebug = en_dbg.get_value()
-            tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
-            tool_ctl.viewing_config = false
-            tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
-            tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
+            tool_ctl.color_apply.hide(true)
+            tool_ctl.color_next.show()
             main_pane.set_value(8)
         else path_err.show() end
     end
@@ -795,6 +818,115 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
     --#endregion
 
+    --#region Color Options
+
+    local clr_c_1 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_2 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_3 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_4 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+
+    local clr_pane = MultiPane{parent=clr_cfg,x=1,y=4,panes={clr_c_1,clr_c_2,clr_c_3,clr_c_4}}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_cfg,x=1,y=2,height=1,text=" Color Configuration",fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.magenta)}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=1,height=2,text="Here you can select the color themes for the different UI displays."}
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=4,height=2,text="Click 'Accessibility' below to access colorblind assistive options.",fg_bg=g_lg_fg_bg}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=7,height=1,text="Main UI Theme"}
+    local main_theme = RadioButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=8,default=ini_cfg.MainTheme,options=themes.UI_THEME_NAMES,callback=function()end,radio_colors=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.black),select_color=colors.magenta}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=18,y=7,height=1,text="Front Panel Theme"}
+    local fp_theme = RadioButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=18,y=8,default=ini_cfg.FrontPanelTheme,options=themes.FP_THEME_NAMES,callback=function()end,radio_colors=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.black),select_color=colors.magenta}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_2,x=1,y=1,height=6,text="By default, this project uses green/red heavily to distinguish ok and not, with some indicators also using multiple colors. By selecting a color blindness below, blues will be used instead of greens on indicators and multi-color indicators will be split up as space permits."}
+
+    local function recolor(value)
+        if value == 1 then
+            for i = 1, #style.colors do term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, style.colors[i].hex) end
+        elseif value == 2 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x1081ff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xf5e633)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xff521a)
+        elseif value == 3 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x1081ff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xf7c311)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xfb5615)
+        elseif value == 4 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x00ecff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xffbc00)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xff0000)
+        end
+    end
+
+    local c_mode = RadioButton{parent=clr_c_2,x=1,y=8,default=ini_cfg.ColorMode,options=themes.COLOR_MODE_NAMES,callback=recolor,radio_colors=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.black),select_color=colors.magenta}
+
+    local _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=8,label="Good",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.green),value=true}
+    _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=9,label="Warning",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.yellow),value=true}
+    _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=10,label="Bad",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),value=true}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=12,height=6,text="Exact color varies by theme.",fg_bg=g_lg_fg_bg}
+
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_2,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Done",callback=function()clr_pane.set_value(1)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    local function back_from_colors()
+        main_pane.set_value(util.trinary(tool_ctl.jumped_to_color, 1, 7))
+        tool_ctl.jumped_to_color = false
+        recolor(1)
+    end
+
+    local function show_access()
+        clr_pane.set_value(2)
+        recolor(c_mode.get_value())
+    end
+
+    local function submit_colors()
+        tmp_cfg.MainTheme = main_theme.get_value()
+        tmp_cfg.FrontPanelTheme = fp_theme.get_value()
+        tmp_cfg.ColorMode = c_mode.get_value()
+
+        if tool_ctl.jumped_to_color then
+            settings.set("MainTheme", tmp_cfg.MainTheme)
+            settings.set("FrontPanelTheme", tmp_cfg.FrontPanelTheme)
+            settings.set("ColorMode", tmp_cfg.ColorMode)
+
+            if settings.save("/coordinator.settings") then
+                load_settings(settings_cfg, true)
+                load_settings(ini_cfg)
+                clr_pane.set_value(3)
+            else
+                clr_pane.set_value(4)
+            end
+        else
+            tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
+            tool_ctl.viewing_config = false
+            tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
+            tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
+            main_pane.set_value(9)
+        end
+    end
+
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=14,text="\x1b Back",callback=back_from_colors,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=8,y=14,min_width=15,text="Accessibility",callback=show_access,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_next = PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=44,y=14,text="Next \x1a",callback=submit_colors,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_apply = PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=43,y=14,min_width=7,text="Apply",callback=submit_colors,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.green),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    tool_ctl.color_apply.hide(true)
+
+    local function c_go_home()
+        main_pane.set_value(1)
+        clr_pane.set_value(1)
+    end
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_3,x=1,y=1,height=1,text="Settings saved!"}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_3,x=1,y=14,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray)}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_3,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Home",callback=c_go_home,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_4,x=1,y=1,height=5,text="Failed to save the settings file.\n\nThere may not be enough space for the modification or server file permissions may be denying writes."}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_4,x=1,y=14,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray)}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_4,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Home",callback=c_go_home,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    --#endregion
+
     --#region Summary and Saving
 
     local sum_c_1 = Div{parent=summary,x=2,y=4,width=49}
@@ -815,7 +947,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
             tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
             tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
         else
-            main_pane.set_value(7)
+            main_pane.set_value(8)
         end
     end
 
@@ -846,12 +978,16 @@ local function config_view(display)
             try_set(mode, ini_cfg.LogMode)
             try_set(path, ini_cfg.LogPath)
             try_set(en_dbg, ini_cfg.LogDebug)
+            try_set(main_theme, ini_cfg.MainTheme)
+            try_set(fp_theme, ini_cfg.FrontPanelTheme)
+            try_set(c_mode, ini_cfg.ColorMode)
 
             preset_monitor_fields()
 
             tool_ctl.gen_mon_list()
 
             tool_ctl.view_cfg.enable()
+            tool_ctl.color_cfg.enable()
 
             if tool_ctl.importing_legacy then
                 tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
@@ -875,7 +1011,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
         net_pane.set_value(1)
         fac_pane.set_value(1)
         mon_pane.set_value(1)
-        crd_pane.set_value(1)
+        clr_pane.set_value(1)
         sum_pane.set_value(1)
     end
 
@@ -972,7 +1108,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
         tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
         sum_pane.set_value(1)
-        main_pane.set_value(8)
+        main_pane.set_value(9)
         tool_ctl.importing_legacy = true
     end
 
@@ -1195,7 +1331,13 @@ local function config_view(display)
             if f[1] == "AuthKey" then val = string.rep("*", string.len(val))
             elseif f[1] == "LogMode" then val = util.trinary(raw == log.MODE.APPEND, "append", "replace")
             elseif f[1] == "TempScale" then
-                if raw == 1 then val = "Kelvin" elseif raw == 2 then val = "Celsius" elseif raw == 3 then val = "Fahrenheit" else val = "Rankine" end
+                if raw == 1 then val = "Kelvin" elseif raw == 2 then val = "Celsius" elseif raw == 3 then val = "Fahrenheit" elseif raw == 4 then val = "Rankine" end
+            elseif f[1] == "MainTheme" then
+                val = util.strval(themes.ui_theme_name(raw))
+            elseif f[1] == "FrontPanelTheme" then
+                val = util.strval(themes.fp_theme_name(raw))
+            elseif f[1] == "ColorMode" then
+                val = util.strval(themes.color_mode_name(raw))
             elseif f[1] == "UnitDisplays" and type(cfg.UnitDisplays) == "table" then
                 val = ""
                 for idx = 1, #cfg.UnitDisplays do
diff --git a/coordinator/coordinator.lua b/coordinator/coordinator.lua
index bc97c99..85387b4 100644
--- a/coordinator/coordinator.lua
+++ b/coordinator/coordinator.lua
@@ -54,6 +54,10 @@ function coordinator.load_config()
     config.LogPath = settings.get("LogPath")
     config.LogDebug = settings.get("LogDebug")
 
+    config.MainTheme = settings.get("MainTheme")
+    config.FrontPanelTheme = settings.get("FrontPanelTheme")
+    config.ColorMode = settings.get("ColorMode")
+
     local cfv = util.new_validator()
 
     cfv.assert_type_int(config.UnitCount)
@@ -91,6 +95,13 @@ function coordinator.load_config()
     cfv.assert_type_str(config.LogPath)
     cfv.assert_type_bool(config.LogDebug)
 
+    cfv.assert_type_int(config.MainTheme)
+    cfv.assert_range(config.MainTheme, 1, 2)
+    cfv.assert_type_int(config.FrontPanelTheme)
+    cfv.assert_range(config.FrontPanelTheme, 1, 2)
+    cfv.assert_type_int(config.ColorMode)
+    cfv.assert_range(config.ColorMode, 1, 4)
+
     -- Monitor Setup
 
     ---@class monitors_struct
diff --git a/coordinator/renderer.lua b/coordinator/renderer.lua
index 541b1a7..c05afee 100644
--- a/coordinator/renderer.lua
+++ b/coordinator/renderer.lua
@@ -47,8 +47,8 @@ local function _init_display(monitor)
     monitor.setCursorPos(1, 1)
 
     -- set overridden colors
-    for i = 1, #style.colors do
-        monitor.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, style.colors[i].hex)
+    for i = 1, #style.theme.colors do
+        monitor.setPaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c, style.theme.colors[i].hex)
     end
 end
 
@@ -97,8 +97,8 @@ function renderer.init_displays()
     term.setCursorPos(1, 1)
 
     -- set overridden colors
-    for i = 1, #style.fp.colors do
-        term.setPaletteColor(style.fp.colors[i].c, style.fp.colors[i].hex)
+    for i = 1, #style.fp_theme.colors do
+        term.setPaletteColor(style.fp_theme.colors[i].c, style.fp_theme.colors[i].hex)
     end
 end
 
@@ -152,9 +152,9 @@ function renderer.close_fp()
         engine.fp_ready = false
 
         -- restore colors
-        for i = 1, #style.colors do
-            local r, g, b = term.nativePaletteColor(style.colors[i].c)
-            term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, r, g, b)
+        for i = 1, #style.fp_theme.colors do
+            local r, g, b = term.nativePaletteColor(style.fp_theme.colors[i].c)
+            term.setPaletteColor(style.fp_theme.colors[i].c, r, g, b)
         end
 
         -- reset terminal
diff --git a/coordinator/startup.lua b/coordinator/startup.lua
index 10294f8..feeafd0 100644
--- a/coordinator/startup.lua
+++ b/coordinator/startup.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,9 @@ local sounder     = require("coordinator.sounder")
 
 local apisessions = require("coordinator.session.apisessions")
 
-local COORDINATOR_VERSION = "v1.2.11"
+local style       = require("coordinator.ui.style")
+
+local COORDINATOR_VERSION = "v1.2.12"
 
 local CHUNK_LOAD_DELAY_S = 30.0
 
@@ -120,6 +122,7 @@ local function main()
     iocontrol.init_fp(COORDINATOR_VERSION, comms.version)
 
     -- init renderer
+    style.set_themes(config.MainTheme, config.FrontPanelTheme)
     renderer.legacy_disable_flow_view(config.DisableFlowView)
     renderer.set_displays(monitors)
     renderer.init_displays()
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/boiler.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/boiler.lua
index ce2f1bc..0b7843f 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/boiler.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/boiler.lua
@@ -14,31 +14,31 @@ local VerticalBar    = require("graphics.elements.indicators.vbar")
 local cpair = core.cpair
 local border = core.border
 
-local text_fg_bg = style.text_colors
-local lu_col = style.lu_colors
-
 -- new boiler view
 ---@param root graphics_element parent
 ---@param x integer top left x
 ---@param y integer top left y
 ---@param ps psil ps interface
 local function new_view(root, x, y, ps)
+    local text_fg = style.theme.text_fg
+    local lu_col = style.lu_colors
+
     local db = iocontrol.get_db()
 
     local boiler = Rectangle{parent=root,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=31,height=7,x=x,y=y}
 
     local status = StateIndicator{parent=boiler,x=9,y=1,states=style.boiler.states,value=1,min_width=12}
-    local temp   = DataIndicator{parent=boiler,x=5,y=3,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Temp:",unit=db.temp_label,format="%10.2f",value=0,commas=true,width=22,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local boil_r = DataIndicator{parent=boiler,x=5,y=4,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Boil:",unit="mB/t",format="%10.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=22,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    local temp   = DataIndicator{parent=boiler,x=5,y=3,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Temp:",unit=db.temp_label,format="%10.2f",value=0,commas=true,width=22,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local boil_r = DataIndicator{parent=boiler,x=5,y=4,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Boil:",unit="mB/t",format="%10.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=22,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
     status.register(ps, "computed_status", status.update)
     temp.register(ps, "temperature", function (t) temp.update(db.temp_convert(t)) end)
     boil_r.register(ps, "boil_rate", boil_r.update)
 
-    TextBox{parent=boiler,text="H",x=2,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=boiler,text="W",x=3,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=boiler,text="S",x=27,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=boiler,text="C",x=28,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=boiler,text="H",x=2,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=boiler,text="W",x=3,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=boiler,text="S",x=27,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=boiler,text="C",x=28,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
     local hcool = VerticalBar{parent=boiler,x=2,y=1,fg_bg=cpair(colors.orange,colors.gray),height=4,width=1}
     local water = VerticalBar{parent=boiler,x=3,y=1,fg_bg=cpair(colors.blue,colors.gray),height=4,width=1}
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/imatrix.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/imatrix.lua
index fc2e038..078661a 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/imatrix.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/imatrix.lua
@@ -18,9 +18,6 @@ local border = core.border
 
 local ALIGN = core.ALIGN
 
-local text_fg_bg = style.text_colors
-local lu_col = style.lu_colors
-
 -- new induction matrix view
 ---@param root graphics_element parent
 ---@param x integer top left x
@@ -29,27 +26,30 @@ local lu_col = style.lu_colors
 ---@param ps psil ps interface
 ---@param id number? matrix ID
 local function new_view(root, x, y, data, ps, id)
+    local text_fg = style.theme.text_fg
+    local lu_col = style.lu_colors
+
     local title = "INDUCTION MATRIX"
     if type(id) == "number" then title = title .. id end
 
     local matrix = Div{parent=root,fg_bg=style.root,width=33,height=24,x=x,y=y}
 
-    TextBox{parent=matrix,text=" ",width=33,height=1,x=1,y=1,fg_bg=style.lg_gray}
-    TextBox{parent=matrix,text=title,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=33,height=1,x=1,y=2,fg_bg=style.lg_gray}
+    local cutout_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.bg, colors.gray)
+
+    TextBox{parent=matrix,text=" ",width=33,height=1,x=1,y=1,fg_bg=cutout_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=matrix,text=title,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=33,height=1,x=1,y=2,fg_bg=cutout_fg_bg}
 
     local rect = Rectangle{parent=matrix,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=33,height=22,x=1,y=3}
 
-    local label_fg_bg = cpair(colors.gray, colors.lightGray)
-
     local status   = StateIndicator{parent=rect,x=10,y=1,states=style.imatrix.states,value=1,min_width=14}
-    local energy   = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=3,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Energy:  ",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local capacity = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=4,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Capacity:",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local input    = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=5,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Input:   ",format="%8.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local output   = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=6,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Output:  ",format="%8.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    local energy   = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=3,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Energy:  ",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local capacity = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=4,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Capacity:",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local input    = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=5,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Input:   ",format="%8.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local output   = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=6,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Output:  ",format="%8.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
-    local avg_chg  = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=8,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Avg. Chg:",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local avg_in   = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=9,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Avg. In: ",format="%8.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local avg_out  = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=10,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Avg. Out:",format="%8.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    local avg_chg  = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=8,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Avg. Chg:",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local avg_in   = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=9,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Avg. In: ",format="%8.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local avg_out  = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=7,y=10,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Avg. Out:",format="%8.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
     status.register(ps, "computed_status", status.update)
     energy.register(ps, "energy", function (val) energy.update(util.joules_to_fe(val)) end)
@@ -61,13 +61,13 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y, data, ps, id)
     avg_in.register(ps, "avg_inflow", avg_in.update)
     avg_out.register(ps, "avg_outflow", avg_out.update)
 
-    local fill      = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=11,y=12,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Fill:",unit="%",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=18,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    local fill      = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=11,y=12,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Fill:",unit="%",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=18,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
-    local cells     = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=11,y=14,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Cells:    ",format="%7d",value=0,width=18,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local providers = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=11,y=15,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Providers:",format="%7d",value=0,width=18,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    local cells     = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=11,y=14,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Cells:    ",format="%7d",value=0,width=18,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local providers = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=11,y=15,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Providers:",format="%7d",value=0,width=18,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
-    TextBox{parent=rect,text="Transfer Capacity",x=11,y=17,height=1,width=17,fg_bg=label_fg_bg}
-    local trans_cap = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=19,y=18,lu_colors=lu_col,label="",format="%5.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=12,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=rect,text="Transfer Capacity",x=11,y=17,height=1,width=17,fg_bg=style.theme.label_fg}
+    local trans_cap = PowerIndicator{parent=rect,x=19,y=18,lu_colors=lu_col,label="",format="%5.2f",rate=true,value=0,width=12,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
     cells.register(ps, "cells", cells.update)
     providers.register(ps, "providers", providers.update)
@@ -78,8 +78,8 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y, data, ps, id)
     local in_cap  = VerticalBar{parent=rect,x=7,y=12,fg_bg=cpair(colors.red,colors.gray),height=7,width=1}
     local out_cap = VerticalBar{parent=rect,x=9,y=12,fg_bg=cpair(colors.blue,colors.gray),height=7,width=1}
 
-    TextBox{parent=rect,text="FILL",x=2,y=20,height=1,width=4,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=rect,text="I/O",x=7,y=20,height=1,width=3,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=rect,text="FILL",x=2,y=20,height=1,width=4,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=rect,text="I/O",x=7,y=20,height=1,width=3,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
     local function calc_saturation(val)
         if (type(data.build) == "table") and (type(data.build.transfer_cap) == "number") and (data.build.transfer_cap > 0) then
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/pkt_entry.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/pkt_entry.lua
index d6ba4be..760f406 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/pkt_entry.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/pkt_entry.lua
@@ -17,33 +17,35 @@ local ALIGN = core.ALIGN
 
 local cpair = core.cpair
 
-local text_fg_bg = style.text_colors
-local lg_wh = style.lg_white
-
 -- create a pocket list entry
 ---@param parent graphics_element parent
 ---@param id integer PKT session ID
 local function init(parent, id)
+    local s_hi_box = style.fp_theme.highlight_box
+    local s_hi_bright = style.fp_theme.highlight_box_bright
+
+    local label_fg = style.fp.label_fg
+
     local ps = iocontrol.get_db().fp.ps
 
     -- root div
     local root = Div{parent=parent,x=2,y=2,height=4,width=parent.get_width()-2,hidden=true}
-    local entry = Div{parent=root,x=2,y=1,height=3,fg_bg=style.bw_fg_bg}
+    local entry = Div{parent=root,x=2,y=1,height=3,fg_bg=s_hi_bright}
 
     local ps_prefix = "pkt_" .. id .. "_"
 
-    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=1,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local pkt_addr = TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=2,text="@ C ??",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=8,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg,nav_active=cpair(colors.gray,colors.black)}
-    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=3,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=1,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+    local pkt_addr = TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=2,text="@ C ??",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box,nav_active=cpair(colors.gray,colors.black)}
+    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=3,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
     pkt_addr.register(ps, ps_prefix .. "addr", pkt_addr.set_value)
 
     TextBox{parent=entry,x=10,y=2,text="FW:",width=3,height=1}
-    local pkt_fw_v = TextBox{parent=entry,x=14,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=20,height=1,fg_bg=lg_wh}
+    local pkt_fw_v = TextBox{parent=entry,x=14,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=20,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
     pkt_fw_v.register(ps, ps_prefix .. "fw", pkt_fw_v.set_value)
 
     TextBox{parent=entry,x=35,y=2,text="RTT:",width=4,height=1}
-    local pkt_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=entry,x=40,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%5d",value=0,width=5,fg_bg=lg_wh}
-    TextBox{parent=entry,x=46,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=lg_wh}
+    local pkt_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=entry,x=40,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%5d",value=0,width=5,fg_bg=label_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=entry,x=46,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
     pkt_rtt.register(ps, ps_prefix .. "rtt", pkt_rtt.update)
     pkt_rtt.register(ps, ps_prefix .. "rtt_color", pkt_rtt.recolor)
 
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/process_ctl.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/process_ctl.lua
index efc6eb1..e1c3252 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/process_ctl.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/process_ctl.lua
@@ -29,11 +29,6 @@ local cpair = core.cpair
 local border = core.border
 
 local bw_fg_bg = style.bw_fg_bg
-local lu_cpair = style.lu_colors
-local hzd_fg_bg  = style.hzd_fg_bg
-local dis_colors = style.dis_colors
-
-local gry_wht = style.gray_white
 
 local ind_grn = style.ind_grn
 local ind_yel = style.ind_yel
@@ -47,6 +42,14 @@ local period = core.flasher.PERIOD
 ---@param x integer top left x
 ---@param y integer top left y
 local function new_view(root, x, y)
+    local s_hi_box = style.theme.highlight_box
+    local s_field = style.theme.field_box
+
+    local lu_cpair = style.lu_colors
+    local hzd_fg_bg  = style.hzd_fg_bg
+    local dis_colors = style.dis_colors
+    local arrow_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.label, s_hi_box.bkg)
+
     assert(root.get_height() >= (y + 24), "main display not of sufficient vertical resolution (add an additional row of monitors)")
 
     local black = cpair(colors.black, colors.black)
@@ -103,11 +106,11 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
     gen_fault.register(facility.ps, "as_gen_fault", gen_fault.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,y=23,text="Radiation",height=1,width=13,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local radiation = RadIndicator{parent=main,label="",format="%9.3f",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local radiation = RadIndicator{parent=main,label="",format="%9.3f",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=s_field}
     radiation.register(facility.ps, "radiation", radiation.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=15,y=23,text="Linked RTUs",height=1,width=11,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local rtu_count = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=15,y=24,label="",format="%11d",value=0,lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=11,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local rtu_count = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=15,y=24,label="",format="%11d",value=0,lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=11,fg_bg=s_field}
     rtu_count.register(facility.ps, "rtu_count", rtu_count.update)
 
     ---------------------
@@ -125,9 +128,9 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
     local burn_tag = Div{parent=targets,x=1,y=1,width=8,height=4,fg_bg=blk_pur}
     TextBox{parent=burn_tag,x=2,y=2,text="Burn Target",width=7,height=2}
 
-    local burn_target = Div{parent=targets,x=9,y=1,width=23,height=3,fg_bg=gry_wht}
-    local b_target = SpinboxNumeric{parent=burn_target,x=11,y=1,whole_num_precision=4,fractional_precision=1,min=0.1,arrow_fg_bg=gry_wht,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=burn_target,x=18,y=2,text="mB/t"}
+    local burn_target = Div{parent=targets,x=9,y=1,width=23,height=3,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+    local b_target = SpinboxNumeric{parent=burn_target,x=11,y=1,whole_num_precision=4,fractional_precision=1,min=0.1,arrow_fg_bg=arrow_fg_bg,arrow_disable=style.theme.disabled}
+    TextBox{parent=burn_target,x=18,y=2,text="mB/t",fg_bg=style.theme.label_fg}
     local burn_sum = DataIndicator{parent=targets,x=9,y=4,label="",format="%18.1f",value=0,unit="mB/t",commas=true,lu_colors=black,width=23,fg_bg=blk_brn}
 
     b_target.register(facility.ps, "process_burn_target", b_target.set_value)
@@ -136,9 +139,9 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
     local chg_tag = Div{parent=targets,x=1,y=6,width=8,height=4,fg_bg=blk_pur}
     TextBox{parent=chg_tag,x=2,y=2,text="Charge Target",width=7,height=2}
 
-    local chg_target = Div{parent=targets,x=9,y=6,width=23,height=3,fg_bg=gry_wht}
-    local c_target = SpinboxNumeric{parent=chg_target,x=2,y=1,whole_num_precision=15,fractional_precision=0,min=0,arrow_fg_bg=gry_wht,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=chg_target,x=18,y=2,text="MFE"}
+    local chg_target = Div{parent=targets,x=9,y=6,width=23,height=3,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+    local c_target = SpinboxNumeric{parent=chg_target,x=2,y=1,whole_num_precision=15,fractional_precision=0,min=0,arrow_fg_bg=arrow_fg_bg,arrow_disable=style.theme.disabled}
+    TextBox{parent=chg_target,x=18,y=2,text="MFE",fg_bg=style.theme.label_fg}
     local cur_charge = DataIndicator{parent=targets,x=9,y=9,label="",format="%19d",value=0,unit="MFE",commas=true,lu_colors=black,width=23,fg_bg=blk_brn}
 
     c_target.register(facility.ps, "process_charge_target", c_target.set_value)
@@ -147,9 +150,9 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
     local gen_tag = Div{parent=targets,x=1,y=11,width=8,height=4,fg_bg=blk_pur}
     TextBox{parent=gen_tag,x=2,y=2,text="Gen. Target",width=7,height=2}
 
-    local gen_target = Div{parent=targets,x=9,y=11,width=23,height=3,fg_bg=gry_wht}
-    local g_target = SpinboxNumeric{parent=gen_target,x=8,y=1,whole_num_precision=9,fractional_precision=0,min=0,arrow_fg_bg=gry_wht,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=gen_target,x=18,y=2,text="kFE/t"}
+    local gen_target = Div{parent=targets,x=9,y=11,width=23,height=3,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+    local g_target = SpinboxNumeric{parent=gen_target,x=8,y=1,whole_num_precision=9,fractional_precision=0,min=0,arrow_fg_bg=arrow_fg_bg,arrow_disable=style.theme.disabled}
+    TextBox{parent=gen_target,x=18,y=2,text="kFE/t",fg_bg=style.theme.label_fg}
     local cur_gen = DataIndicator{parent=targets,x=9,y=14,label="",format="%17d",value=0,unit="kFE/t",commas=true,lu_colors=black,width=23,fg_bg=blk_brn}
 
     g_target.register(facility.ps, "process_gen_target", g_target.set_value)
@@ -165,17 +168,17 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
 
     for i = 1, 4 do
         local unit
-        local tag_fg_bg = gry_wht
-        local lim_fg_bg = style.lg_white
-        local ctl_fg    = colors.lightGray
-        local cur_fg_bg = style.lg_white
-        local cur_lu    = colors.lightGray
+        local tag_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.disabled, s_hi_box.bkg)
+        local lim_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.disabled, s_hi_box.bkg)
+        local label_fg  = style.theme.disabled_fg
+        local cur_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.disabled, s_hi_box.bkg)
+        local cur_lu    = style.theme.disabled
 
         if i <= facility.num_units then
             unit = units[i]   ---@type ioctl_unit
-            tag_fg_bg = cpair(colors.black,colors.lightBlue)
-            lim_fg_bg = bw_fg_bg
-            ctl_fg    = colors.gray
+            tag_fg_bg = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightBlue)
+            lim_fg_bg = s_hi_box
+            label_fg  = style.theme.label_fg
             cur_fg_bg = blk_brn
             cur_lu    = colors.black
         end
@@ -185,9 +188,9 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
         local unit_tag = Div{parent=limit_div,x=1,y=_y,width=8,height=4,fg_bg=tag_fg_bg}
         TextBox{parent=unit_tag,x=2,y=2,text="Unit "..i.." Limit",width=7,height=2}
 
-        local lim_ctl = Div{parent=limit_div,x=9,y=_y,width=14,height=3,fg_bg=cpair(ctl_fg,colors.white)}
-        local lim = SpinboxNumeric{parent=lim_ctl,x=2,y=1,whole_num_precision=4,fractional_precision=1,min=0.1,arrow_fg_bg=gry_wht,fg_bg=lim_fg_bg}
-        TextBox{parent=lim_ctl,x=9,y=2,text="mB/t",width=4,height=1}
+        local lim_ctl = Div{parent=limit_div,x=9,y=_y,width=14,height=3,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+        local lim = SpinboxNumeric{parent=lim_ctl,x=2,y=1,whole_num_precision=4,fractional_precision=1,min=0.1,arrow_fg_bg=arrow_fg_bg,arrow_disable=style.theme.disabled,fg_bg=lim_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=lim_ctl,x=9,y=2,text="mB/t",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
 
         local cur_burn = DataIndicator{parent=limit_div,x=9,y=_y+3,label="",format="%7.1f",value=0,unit="mB/t",commas=false,lu_colors=cpair(cur_lu,cur_lu),width=14,fg_bg=cur_fg_bg}
 
@@ -209,14 +212,14 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
     local stat_div = Div{parent=proc,width=22,height=24,x=57,y=6}
 
     for i = 1, 4 do
-        local tag_fg_bg = gry_wht
-        local ind_fg_bg = style.lg_white
-        local ind_off = colors.lightGray
+        local tag_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.disabled, s_hi_box.bkg)
+        local ind_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.disabled, s_hi_box.bkg)
+        local ind_off = style.theme.disabled
 
         if i <= facility.num_units then
             tag_fg_bg = cpair(colors.black, colors.cyan)
-            ind_fg_bg = bw_fg_bg
-            ind_off = colors.gray
+            ind_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.text, s_hi_box.bkg)
+            ind_off = style.theme.label
         end
 
         local _y = ((i - 1) * 5) + 1
@@ -241,18 +244,18 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
     -------------------------
 
     local ctl_opts = { "Monitored Max Burn", "Combined Burn Rate", "Charge Level", "Generation Rate" }
-    local mode = RadioButton{parent=proc,x=34,y=1,options=ctl_opts,callback=function()end,radio_colors=cpair(colors.gray,colors.white),select_color=colors.purple}
+    local mode = RadioButton{parent=proc,x=34,y=1,options=ctl_opts,callback=function()end,radio_colors=cpair(style.theme.accent_dark,style.theme.accent_light),select_color=colors.purple}
 
     mode.register(facility.ps, "process_mode", mode.set_value)
 
     local u_stat = Rectangle{parent=proc,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),thin=true,width=31,height=4,x=1,y=16,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
     local stat_line_1 = TextBox{parent=u_stat,x=1,y=1,text="UNKNOWN",width=31,height=1,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    local stat_line_2 = TextBox{parent=u_stat,x=1,y=2,text="awaiting data...",width=31,height=1,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,fg_bg=gry_wht}
+    local stat_line_2 = TextBox{parent=u_stat,x=1,y=2,text="awaiting data...",width=31,height=1,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,fg_bg=cpair(colors.gray,colors.white)}
 
     stat_line_1.register(facility.ps, "status_line_1", stat_line_1.set_value)
     stat_line_2.register(facility.ps, "status_line_2", stat_line_2.set_value)
 
-    local auto_controls = Div{parent=proc,x=1,y=20,width=31,height=5,fg_bg=gry_wht}
+    local auto_controls = Div{parent=proc,x=1,y=20,width=31,height=5,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
 
     -- save the automatic process control configuration without starting
     local function _save_cfg()
@@ -327,16 +330,18 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
 
     local waste_sel = Div{parent=proc,width=21,height=24,x=81,y=1}
 
-    TextBox{parent=waste_sel,text=" ",width=21,height=1,x=1,y=1,fg_bg=blk_brn}
-    TextBox{parent=waste_sel,text="WASTE PRODUCTION",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=21,height=1,x=1,y=2,fg_bg=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.brown)}
+    local cutout_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.bg, colors.brown)
+
+    TextBox{parent=waste_sel,text=" ",width=21,height=1,x=1,y=1,fg_bg=cutout_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=waste_sel,text="WASTE PRODUCTION",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=21,height=1,x=1,y=2,fg_bg=cutout_fg_bg}
 
     local rect   = Rectangle{parent=waste_sel,border=border(1,colors.brown,true),width=21,height=22,x=1,y=3}
     local status = StateIndicator{parent=rect,x=2,y=1,states=style.waste.states,value=1,min_width=17}
 
     status.register(facility.ps, "current_waste_product", status.update)
 
-    local waste_prod = RadioButton{parent=rect,x=2,y=3,options=style.waste.options,callback=process.set_process_waste,radio_colors=cpair(colors.gray,colors.white),select_color=colors.brown}
-    local pu_fallback = Checkbox{parent=rect,x=2,y=7,label="Pu Fallback",callback=process.set_pu_fallback,box_fg_bg=cpair(colors.green,colors.black)}
+    local waste_prod = RadioButton{parent=rect,x=2,y=3,options=style.waste.options,callback=process.set_process_waste,radio_colors=cpair(style.theme.accent_dark,style.theme.accent_light),select_color=colors.brown}
+    local pu_fallback = Checkbox{parent=rect,x=2,y=7,label="Pu Fallback",callback=process.set_pu_fallback,box_fg_bg=cpair(colors.green,style.theme.accent_light)}
 
     waste_prod.register(facility.ps, "process_waste_product", waste_prod.set_value)
     pu_fallback.register(facility.ps, "process_pu_fallback", pu_fallback.set_value)
@@ -346,13 +351,13 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y)
     fb_active.register(facility.ps, "pu_fallback_active", fb_active.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=rect,x=2,y=11,text="Plutonium Rate",height=1,width=17,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local pu_rate = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=2,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%12.2f",value=0,lu_colors=lu_cpair,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg,width=17}
+    local pu_rate = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=2,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%12.2f",value=0,lu_colors=lu_cpair,fg_bg=s_field,width=17}
 
     TextBox{parent=rect,x=2,y=14,text="Polonium Rate",height=1,width=17,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local po_rate = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=2,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%12.2f",value=0,lu_colors=lu_cpair,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg,width=17}
+    local po_rate = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=2,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%12.2f",value=0,lu_colors=lu_cpair,fg_bg=s_field,width=17}
 
     TextBox{parent=rect,x=2,y=17,text="Antimatter Rate",height=1,width=17,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local am_rate = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=2,label="",unit="\xb5B/t",format="%12d",value=0,lu_colors=lu_cpair,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg,width=17}
+    local am_rate = DataIndicator{parent=rect,x=2,label="",unit="\xb5B/t",format="%12d",value=0,lu_colors=lu_cpair,fg_bg=s_field,width=17}
 
     pu_rate.register(facility.ps, "pu_rate", pu_rate.update)
     po_rate.register(facility.ps, "po_rate", po_rate.update)
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/reactor.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/reactor.lua
index 27b033e..8e6005d 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/reactor.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/reactor.lua
@@ -16,23 +16,23 @@ local StateIndicator = require("graphics.elements.indicators.state")
 local cpair = core.cpair
 local border = core.border
 
-local text_fg_bg = style.text_colors
-local lu_col = style.lu_colors
-
 -- create new reactor view
 ---@param root graphics_element parent
 ---@param x integer top left x
 ---@param y integer top left y
 ---@param ps psil ps interface
 local function new_view(root, x, y, ps)
+    local text_fg = style.theme.text_fg
+    local lu_col = style.lu_colors
+
     local db = iocontrol.get_db()
 
-    local reactor = Rectangle{parent=root,border=border(1, colors.gray, true),width=30,height=7,x=x,y=y}
+    local reactor = Rectangle{parent=root,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=30,height=7,x=x,y=y}
 
     local status    = StateIndicator{parent=reactor,x=6,y=1,states=style.reactor.states,value=1,min_width=16}
-    local core_temp = DataIndicator{parent=reactor,x=2,y=3,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Core Temp:",unit=db.temp_label,format="%10.2f",value=0,commas=true,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local burn_r    = DataIndicator{parent=reactor,x=2,y=4,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Burn Rate:",unit="mB/t",format="%10.2f",value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local heating_r = DataIndicator{parent=reactor,x=2,y=5,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Heating:",unit="mB/t",format="%12.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    local core_temp = DataIndicator{parent=reactor,x=2,y=3,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Core Temp:",unit=db.temp_label,format="%10.2f",value=0,commas=true,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local burn_r    = DataIndicator{parent=reactor,x=2,y=4,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Burn Rate:",unit="mB/t",format="%10.2f",value=0,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local heating_r = DataIndicator{parent=reactor,x=2,y=5,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Heating:",unit="mB/t",format="%12.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=26,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
     status.register(ps, "computed_status", status.update)
     core_temp.register(ps, "temp", function (t) core_temp.update(db.temp_convert(t)) end)
@@ -41,12 +41,12 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y, ps)
 
     local reactor_fills = Rectangle{parent=root,border=border(1, colors.gray, true),width=24,height=7,x=(x + 29),y=y}
 
-    TextBox{parent=reactor_fills,text="FUEL",x=2,y=1,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=reactor_fills,text="COOL",x=2,y=2,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=reactor_fills,text="HCOOL",x=2,y=4,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=reactor_fills,text="WASTE",x=2,y=5,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=reactor_fills,text="FUEL",x=2,y=1,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=reactor_fills,text="COOL",x=2,y=2,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=reactor_fills,text="HCOOL",x=2,y=4,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=reactor_fills,text="WASTE",x=2,y=5,height=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
-    local fuel  = HorizontalBar{parent=reactor_fills,x=8,y=1,show_percent=true,bar_fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.gray),height=1,width=14}
+    local fuel  = HorizontalBar{parent=reactor_fills,x=8,y=1,show_percent=true,bar_fg_bg=cpair(style.theme.fuel_color,colors.gray),height=1,width=14}
     local ccool = HorizontalBar{parent=reactor_fills,x=8,y=2,show_percent=true,bar_fg_bg=cpair(colors.blue,colors.gray),height=1,width=14}
     local hcool = HorizontalBar{parent=reactor_fills,x=8,y=4,show_percent=true,bar_fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray),height=1,width=14}
     local waste = HorizontalBar{parent=reactor_fills,x=8,y=5,show_percent=true,bar_fg_bg=cpair(colors.brown,colors.gray),height=1,width=14}
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/turbine.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/turbine.lua
index d8b2e17..75cbabd 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/turbine.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/turbine.lua
@@ -15,20 +15,20 @@ local VerticalBar    = require("graphics.elements.indicators.vbar")
 local cpair = core.cpair
 local border = core.border
 
-local text_fg_bg = style.text_colors
-local lu_col = style.lu_colors
-
 -- new turbine view
 ---@param root graphics_element parent
 ---@param x integer top left x
 ---@param y integer top left y
 ---@param ps psil ps interface
 local function new_view(root, x, y, ps)
+    local text_fg = style.theme.text_fg
+    local lu_col = style.lu_colors
+
     local turbine = Rectangle{parent=root,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=23,height=7,x=x,y=y}
 
     local status    = StateIndicator{parent=turbine,x=7,y=1,states=style.turbine.states,value=1,min_width=12}
-    local prod_rate = PowerIndicator{parent=turbine,x=5,y=3,lu_colors=lu_col,label="",format="%10.2f",value=0,rate=true,width=16,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    local flow_rate = DataIndicator{parent=turbine,x=5,y=4,lu_colors=lu_col,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%10.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    local prod_rate = PowerIndicator{parent=turbine,x=5,y=3,lu_colors=lu_col,label="",format="%10.2f",value=0,rate=true,width=16,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    local flow_rate = DataIndicator{parent=turbine,x=5,y=4,lu_colors=lu_col,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%10.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
     status.register(ps, "computed_status", status.update)
     prod_rate.register(ps, "prod_rate", function (val) prod_rate.update(util.joules_to_fe(val)) end)
@@ -37,8 +37,8 @@ local function new_view(root, x, y, ps)
     local steam  = VerticalBar{parent=turbine,x=2,y=1,fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray),height=4,width=1}
     local energy = VerticalBar{parent=turbine,x=3,y=1,fg_bg=cpair(colors.green,colors.gray),height=4,width=1}
 
-    TextBox{parent=turbine,text="S",x=2,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=turbine,text="E",x=3,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=turbine,text="S",x=2,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=turbine,text="E",x=3,y=5,height=1,width=1,fg_bg=text_fg}
 
     steam.register(ps, "steam_fill", steam.update)
     energy.register(ps, "energy_fill", energy.update)
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/unit_detail.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/unit_detail.lua
index 64fc1e0..d76c9d8 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/unit_detail.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/unit_detail.lua
@@ -35,10 +35,6 @@ local cpair = core.cpair
 local border = core.border
 
 local bw_fg_bg = style.bw_fg_bg
-local lu_cpair = style.lu_colors
-local hzd_fg_bg = style.hzd_fg_bg
-local dis_colors = style.dis_colors
-
 local gry_wht = style.gray_white
 
 local ind_grn = style.ind_grn
@@ -52,6 +48,16 @@ local period = core.flasher.PERIOD
 ---@param parent graphics_element parent
 ---@param id integer
 local function init(parent, id)
+    local s_hi_box = style.theme.highlight_box
+    local s_hi_bright = style.theme.highlight_box_bright
+    local s_field = style.theme.field_box
+
+    local hc_text = style.hc_text
+    local lu_cpair = style.lu_colors
+    local hzd_fg_bg = style.hzd_fg_bg
+    local dis_colors = style.dis_colors
+    local arrow_fg_bg = cpair(style.theme.label, s_hi_box.bkg)
+
     local db = iocontrol.get_db()
     local unit = db.units[id]   ---@type ioctl_unit
     local f_ps = db.facility.ps
@@ -64,7 +70,7 @@ local function init(parent, id)
     local b_ps = unit.boiler_ps_tbl
     local t_ps = unit.turbine_ps_tbl
 
-    TextBox{parent=main,text="Reactor Unit #" .. id,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.header}
+    TextBox{parent=main,text="Reactor Unit #" .. id,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.theme.header}
 
     -----------------------------
     -- main stats and core map --
@@ -75,11 +81,11 @@ local function init(parent, id)
     core_map.register(u_ps, "size", function (s) core_map.resize(s[1], s[2]) end)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=12,y=22,text="Heating Rate",height=1,width=12,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local heating_r = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=12,label="",format="%14.0f",value=0,unit="mB/t",commas=true,lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=19,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local heating_r = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=12,label="",format="%14.0f",value=0,unit="mB/t",commas=true,lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=19,fg_bg=s_field}
     heating_r.register(u_ps, "heating_rate", heating_r.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=12,y=25,text="Commanded Burn Rate",height=1,width=19,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local burn_r = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=12,label="",format="%14.2f",value=0,unit="mB/t",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=19,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local burn_r = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=12,label="",format="%14.2f",value=0,unit="mB/t",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=19,fg_bg=s_field}
     burn_r.register(u_ps, "burn_rate", burn_r.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,text="F",x=2,y=22,width=1,height=1,fg_bg=style.label}
@@ -89,7 +95,7 @@ local function init(parent, id)
     TextBox{parent=main,text="H",x=8,y=22,width=1,height=1,fg_bg=style.label}
     TextBox{parent=main,text="W",x=10,y=22,width=1,height=1,fg_bg=style.label}
 
-    local fuel  = VerticalBar{parent=main,x=2,y=23,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.gray),height=4,width=1}
+    local fuel  = VerticalBar{parent=main,x=2,y=23,fg_bg=cpair(style.theme.fuel_color,colors.gray),height=4,width=1}
     local ccool = VerticalBar{parent=main,x=4,y=23,fg_bg=cpair(colors.blue,colors.gray),height=4,width=1}
     local hcool = VerticalBar{parent=main,x=8,y=23,fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray),height=4,width=1}
     local waste = VerticalBar{parent=main,x=10,y=23,fg_bg=cpair(colors.brown,colors.gray),height=4,width=1}
@@ -117,19 +123,19 @@ local function init(parent, id)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=32,y=22,text="Core Temp",height=1,width=9,fg_bg=style.label}
     local fmt = util.trinary(string.len(db.temp_label) == 2, "%10.2f", "%11.2f")
-    local core_temp = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=32,label="",format=fmt,value=0,commas=true,unit=db.temp_label,lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local core_temp = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=32,label="",format=fmt,value=0,commas=true,unit=db.temp_label,lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=s_field}
     core_temp.register(u_ps, "temp", function (t) core_temp.update(db.temp_convert(t)) end)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=32,y=25,text="Burn Rate",height=1,width=9,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local act_burn_r = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=32,label="",format="%8.2f",value=0,unit="mB/t",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local act_burn_r = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=32,label="",format="%8.2f",value=0,unit="mB/t",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=s_field}
     act_burn_r.register(u_ps, "act_burn_rate", act_burn_r.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=32,y=28,text="Damage",height=1,width=6,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local damage_p = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=32,label="",format="%11.0f",value=0,unit="%",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local damage_p = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=32,label="",format="%11.0f",value=0,unit="%",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=s_field}
     damage_p.register(u_ps, "damage", damage_p.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=32,y=31,text="Radiation",height=1,width=21,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local radiation = RadIndicator{parent=main,x=32,label="",format="%9.3f",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local radiation = RadIndicator{parent=main,x=32,label="",format="%9.3f",lu_colors=lu_cpair,width=13,fg_bg=s_field}
     radiation.register(u_ps, "radiation", radiation.update)
 
     -------------------
@@ -255,14 +261,14 @@ local function init(parent, id)
 
     -- boiler annunciator panel(s)
 
-    if available_space > 0 then _add_space() end
-
     if unit.num_boilers > 0 then
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,x=1,text="B1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        if available_space > 0 then _add_space() end
+
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,x=1,text="B1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local b1_wll = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Water Level Low",colors=ind_red}
         b1_wll.register(b_ps[1], "WaterLevelLow", b1_wll.update)
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="B1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="B1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local b1_hr = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Heating Rate Low",colors=ind_yel}
         b1_hr.register(b_ps[1], "HeatingRateLow", b1_hr.update)
     end
@@ -274,11 +280,11 @@ local function init(parent, id)
             _add_space()
         end
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="B2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="B2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local b2_wll = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Water Level Low",colors=ind_red}
         b2_wll.register(b_ps[2], "WaterLevelLow", b2_wll.update)
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="B2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="B2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local b2_hr = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Heating Rate Low",colors=ind_yel}
         b2_hr.register(b_ps[2], "HeatingRateLow", b2_hr.update)
     end
@@ -287,19 +293,19 @@ local function init(parent, id)
 
     if available_space > 1 then _add_space() end
 
-    TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
     local t1_sdo = TriIndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Steam Relief Valve Open",c1=colors.gray,c2=colors.yellow,c3=colors.red}
     t1_sdo.register(t_ps[1], "SteamDumpOpen", t1_sdo.update)
 
-    TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
     local t1_tos = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Turbine Over Speed",colors=ind_red}
     t1_tos.register(t_ps[1], "TurbineOverSpeed", t1_tos.update)
 
-    TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
     local t1_gtrp = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Generator Trip",colors=ind_yel,flash=true,period=period.BLINK_250_MS}
     t1_gtrp.register(t_ps[1], "GeneratorTrip", t1_gtrp.update)
 
-    TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T1",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
     local t1_trp = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Turbine Trip",colors=ind_red,flash=true,period=period.BLINK_250_MS}
     t1_trp.register(t_ps[1], "TurbineTrip", t1_trp.update)
 
@@ -308,19 +314,19 @@ local function init(parent, id)
             _add_space()
         end
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local t2_sdo = TriIndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Steam Relief Valve Open",c1=colors.gray,c2=colors.yellow,c3=colors.red}
         t2_sdo.register(t_ps[2], "SteamDumpOpen", t2_sdo.update)
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local t2_tos = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Turbine Over Speed",colors=ind_red}
         t2_tos.register(t_ps[2], "TurbineOverSpeed", t2_tos.update)
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local t2_gtrp = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Generator Trip",colors=ind_yel,flash=true,period=period.BLINK_250_MS}
         t2_gtrp.register(t_ps[2], "GeneratorTrip", t2_gtrp.update)
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T2",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local t2_trp = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Turbine Trip",colors=ind_red,flash=true,period=period.BLINK_250_MS}
         t2_trp.register(t_ps[2], "TurbineTrip", t2_trp.update)
     end
@@ -328,19 +334,19 @@ local function init(parent, id)
     if unit.num_turbines > 2 then
         if available_space > 3 then _add_space() end
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T3",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T3",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local t3_sdo = TriIndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Steam Relief Valve Open",c1=colors.gray,c2=colors.yellow,c3=colors.red}
         t3_sdo.register(t_ps[3], "SteamDumpOpen", t3_sdo.update)
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T3",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T3",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local t3_tos = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Turbine Over Speed",colors=ind_red}
         t3_tos.register(t_ps[3], "TurbineOverSpeed", t3_tos.update)
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T3",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T3",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local t3_gtrp = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Generator Trip",colors=ind_yel,flash=true,period=period.BLINK_250_MS}
         t3_gtrp.register(t_ps[3], "GeneratorTrip", t3_gtrp.update)
 
-        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T3",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        TextBox{parent=rcs_tags,text="T3",width=2,height=1,fg_bg=hc_text}
         local t3_trp = IndicatorLight{parent=rcs_annunc,label="Turbine Trip",colors=ind_red,flash=true,period=period.BLINK_250_MS}
         t3_trp.register(t_ps[3], "TurbineTrip", t3_trp.update)
     end
@@ -349,9 +355,9 @@ local function init(parent, id)
     -- reactor controls --
     ----------------------
 
-    local burn_control = Div{parent=main,x=12,y=28,width=19,height=3,fg_bg=gry_wht}
-    local burn_rate = SpinboxNumeric{parent=burn_control,x=2,y=1,whole_num_precision=4,fractional_precision=1,min=0.1,arrow_fg_bg=gry_wht,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    TextBox{parent=burn_control,x=9,y=2,text="mB/t"}
+    local burn_control = Div{parent=main,x=12,y=28,width=19,height=3,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+    local burn_rate = SpinboxNumeric{parent=burn_control,x=2,y=1,whole_num_precision=4,fractional_precision=1,min=0.1,arrow_fg_bg=arrow_fg_bg,arrow_disable=style.theme.disabled}
+    TextBox{parent=burn_control,x=9,y=2,text="mB/t",fg_bg=style.theme.label_fg}
 
     local set_burn = function () unit.set_burn(burn_rate.get_value()) end
     local set_burn_btn = PushButton{parent=burn_control,x=14,y=2,text="SET",min_width=5,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.yellow),active_fg_bg=style.wh_gray,dis_fg_bg=dis_colors,callback=set_burn}
@@ -397,7 +403,7 @@ local function init(parent, id)
     -- alarm management --
     ----------------------
 
-    local alarm_panel = Div{parent=main,x=2,y=36,width=29,height=16,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local alarm_panel = Div{parent=main,x=2,y=36,width=29,height=16,fg_bg=s_hi_bright}
 
     local a_brc = AlarmLight{parent=alarm_panel,x=6,y=2,label="Containment Breach",c1=colors.gray,c2=colors.red,c3=colors.green,flash=true,period=period.BLINK_250_MS}
     local a_rad = AlarmLight{parent=alarm_panel,x=6,label="Containment Radiation",c1=colors.gray,c2=colors.red,c3=colors.green,flash=true,period=period.BLINK_250_MS}
@@ -465,9 +471,9 @@ local function init(parent, id)
 
     -- color tags
 
-    TextBox{parent=alarm_panel,x=5,y=13,text="\x95",width=1,height=1,fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.cyan)}
-    TextBox{parent=alarm_panel,x=5,text="\x95",width=1,height=1,fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.blue)}
-    TextBox{parent=alarm_panel,x=5,text="\x95",width=1,height=1,fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.blue)}
+    TextBox{parent=alarm_panel,x=5,y=13,text="\x95",width=1,height=1,fg_bg=cpair(s_hi_bright.bkg,colors.cyan)}
+    TextBox{parent=alarm_panel,x=5,text="\x95",width=1,height=1,fg_bg=cpair(s_hi_bright.bkg,colors.blue)}
+    TextBox{parent=alarm_panel,x=5,text="\x95",width=1,height=1,fg_bg=cpair(s_hi_bright.bkg,colors.blue)}
 
     --------------------------------
     -- automatic control settings --
@@ -479,7 +485,7 @@ local function init(parent, id)
 
     local ctl_opts = { "Manual", "Primary", "Secondary", "Tertiary", "Backup" }
 
-    local group = RadioButton{parent=auto_div,options=ctl_opts,callback=function()end,radio_colors=cpair(colors.gray,colors.white),select_color=colors.purple}
+    local group = RadioButton{parent=auto_div,options=ctl_opts,callback=function()end,radio_colors=cpair(style.theme.accent_dark,style.theme.accent_light),select_color=colors.purple}
 
     group.register(u_ps, "auto_group_id", function (gid) group.set_value(gid + 1) end)
 
@@ -491,7 +497,7 @@ local function init(parent, id)
     auto_div.line_break()
 
     TextBox{parent=auto_div,text="Prio. Group",height=1,width=11,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local auto_grp = TextBox{parent=auto_div,text="Manual",height=1,width=11,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local auto_grp = TextBox{parent=auto_div,text="Manual",height=1,width=11,fg_bg=s_field}
 
     auto_grp.register(u_ps, "auto_group", auto_grp.set_value)
 
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/unit_flow.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/unit_flow.lua
index 0cb64c2..115450b 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/unit_flow.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/unit_flow.lua
@@ -24,12 +24,10 @@ local ALIGN = core.ALIGN
 local sprintf = util.sprintf
 
 local border = core.border
+local cpair = core.cpair
 local pipe = core.pipe
 
 local wh_gray = style.wh_gray
-local bw_fg_bg = style.bw_fg_bg
-local text_c = style.text_colors
-local lu_c = style.lu_colors
 local lg_gray = style.lg_gray
 
 local ind_grn = style.ind_grn
@@ -42,6 +40,12 @@ local ind_wht = style.ind_wht
 ---@param wide boolean whether to render wide version
 ---@param unit ioctl_unit unit database entry
 local function make(parent, x, y, wide, unit)
+    local s_field = style.theme.field_box
+
+    local text_c = style.text_colors
+    local lu_c = style.lu_colors
+    local lu_c_d = style.lu_colors_dark
+
     local height = 16
 
     local v_start = 1 + ((unit.unit_id - 1) * 5)
@@ -99,11 +103,11 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, wide, unit)
         table.insert(rc_pipes, pipe(_wide(92, 78), py, _wide(104, 83), py, colors.white, true))
     end
 
-    PipeNetwork{parent=root,x=20,y=1,pipes=rc_pipes,bg=colors.lightGray}
+    PipeNetwork{parent=root,x=20,y=1,pipes=rc_pipes,bg=style.theme.bg}
 
     if unit.num_boilers > 0 then
-        local cc_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=_wide(25,22),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-        local hc_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=_wide(25,22),y=5,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        local cc_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=_wide(25,22),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=s_field}
+        local hc_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=_wide(25,22),y=5,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=s_field}
 
         cc_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "boiler_boil_sum", function (sum) cc_rate.update(sum * 10) end)
         hc_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "heating_rate", hc_rate.update)
@@ -114,14 +118,14 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, wide, unit)
         TextBox{parent=root,x=_wide(47,40),y=2,text="\x1b \x80 \x1a",width=1,height=3,fg_bg=lg_gray}
         TextBox{parent=root,x=_wide(65,58),y=2,text="\x1b \x80 \x1a",width=1,height=3,fg_bg=lg_gray}
 
-        local wt_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=_wide(71,61),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-        local st_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=_wide(71,61),y=5,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        local wt_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=_wide(71,61),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=s_field}
+        local st_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=_wide(71,61),y=5,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=s_field}
 
         wt_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "turbine_flow_sum", wt_rate.update)
         st_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "boiler_boil_sum", st_rate.update)
     else
-        local wt_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=28,y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-        local st_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=28,y=5,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        local wt_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=28,y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=s_field}
+        local st_rate = DataIndicator{parent=root,x=28,y=5,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%11.0f",value=0,commas=true,width=16,fg_bg=s_field}
 
         wt_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "turbine_flow_sum", wt_rate.update)
         st_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "heating_rate", st_rate.update)
@@ -145,6 +149,8 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, wide, unit)
 
     local waste = Div{parent=root,x=3,y=6}
 
+    local waste_c = style.theme.fuel_color
+
     local waste_pipes = {
         pipe(0, 0, _wide(19, 16), 1, colors.brown, true),
         pipe(_wide(14, 13), 1, _wide(19, 17), 5, colors.brown, true),
@@ -158,12 +164,12 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, wide, unit)
         pipe(_wide(74, 63), 4, _wide(95, 81), 4, colors.cyan, true),
         pipe(_wide(74, 63), 8, _wide(133, 111), 8, colors.cyan, true),
 
-        pipe(_wide(108, 94), 1, _wide(132, 110), 6, colors.black, true, true),
-        pipe(_wide(108, 94), 4, _wide(111, 95), 1, colors.black, true, true),
-        pipe(_wide(132, 110), 6, _wide(130, 108), 6, colors.black, true, true)
+        pipe(_wide(108, 94), 1, _wide(132, 110), 6, waste_c, true, true),
+        pipe(_wide(108, 94), 4, _wide(111, 95), 1, waste_c, true, true),
+        pipe(_wide(132, 110), 6, _wide(130, 108), 6, waste_c, true, true)
     }
 
-    PipeNetwork{parent=waste,x=1,y=1,pipes=waste_pipes,bg=colors.lightGray}
+    PipeNetwork{parent=waste,x=1,y=1,pipes=waste_pipes,bg=style.theme.bg}
 
     local function _valve(vx, vy, n)
         TextBox{parent=waste,x=vx,y=vy,text="\x10\x11",fg_bg=text_c,width=2,height=1}
@@ -175,16 +181,16 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, wide, unit)
 
     local function _machine(mx, my, name)
         local l = string.len(name) + 2
-        TextBox{parent=waste,x=mx,y=my,text=string.rep("\x8f",l),alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,fg_bg=lg_gray,width=l,height=1}
-        TextBox{parent=waste,x=mx,y=my+1,text=name,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,fg_bg=wh_gray,width=l,height=1}
+        TextBox{parent=waste,x=mx,y=my,text=string.rep("\x8f",l),alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,fg_bg=cpair(style.theme.bg,style.theme.header.bkg),width=l,height=1}
+        TextBox{parent=waste,x=mx,y=my+1,text=name,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,fg_bg=style.theme.header,width=l,height=1}
     end
 
-    local waste_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=1,y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    local pu_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.3f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    local po_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(52,45),y=6,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    local popl_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=6,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    local poam_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=10,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    local spent_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(117,98),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%8.3f",value=0,width=13,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local waste_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=1,y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local pu_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.3f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local po_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(52,45),y=6,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local popl_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=6,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local poam_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=10,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local spent_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(117,98),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%8.3f",value=0,width=13,fg_bg=s_field}
 
     waste_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "act_burn_rate", waste_rate.update)
     pu_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "pu_rate", pu_rate.update)
@@ -204,12 +210,12 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, wide, unit)
     _machine(_wide(116, 94), 6, "SPENT WASTE \x1b")
 
     TextBox{parent=waste,x=_wide(30,25),y=3,text="SNAs [Po]",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=19,height=1,fg_bg=wh_gray}
-    local sna_po  = Rectangle{parent=waste,x=_wide(30,25),y=4,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=19,height=7,thin=true,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local sna_po  = Rectangle{parent=waste,x=_wide(30,25),y=4,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=19,height=7,thin=true,fg_bg=style.theme.highlight_box_bright}
     local sna_act = IndicatorLight{parent=sna_po,label="ACTIVE",colors=ind_grn}
-    local sna_cnt = DataIndicator{parent=sna_po,x=12,y=1,lu_colors=lu_c,label="CNT",unit="",format="%2d",value=0,width=7}
-    local sna_pk = DataIndicator{parent=sna_po,y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="PEAK",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=17}
-    local sna_max = DataIndicator{parent=sna_po,lu_colors=lu_c,label="MAX",unit="mB/t",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=17}
-    local sna_in = DataIndicator{parent=sna_po,lu_colors=lu_c,label="IN",unit="mB/t",format="%9.2f",value=0,width=17}
+    local sna_cnt = DataIndicator{parent=sna_po,x=12,y=1,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="CNT",unit="",format="%2d",value=0,width=7}
+    local sna_pk = DataIndicator{parent=sna_po,y=3,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="PEAK",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=17}
+    local sna_max = DataIndicator{parent=sna_po,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="MAX",unit="mB/t",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=17}
+    local sna_in = DataIndicator{parent=sna_po,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="IN",unit="mB/t",format="%9.2f",value=0,width=17}
 
     sna_act.register(unit.unit_ps, "po_rate", function (r) sna_act.update(r > 0) end)
     sna_cnt.register(unit.unit_ps, "sna_count", sna_cnt.update)
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/unit_overview.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/unit_overview.lua
index 17702e5..80e99e9 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/unit_overview.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/unit_overview.lua
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, unit)
     local root = Div{parent=parent,x=x,y=y,width=80,height=height}
 
     -- unit header message
-    TextBox{parent=root,text="Unit #"..unit.unit_id,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.header}
+    TextBox{parent=root,text="Unit #"..unit.unit_id,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.theme.header}
 
     -------------
     -- REACTOR --
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, unit)
             table.insert(coolant_pipes, pipe(2, 0, 11, 11, colors.orange))
         end
 
-        PipeNetwork{parent=root,x=4,y=10,pipes=coolant_pipes,bg=colors.lightGray}
+        PipeNetwork{parent=root,x=4,y=10,pipes=coolant_pipes,bg=style.theme.bg}
     end
 
     -------------
@@ -164,10 +164,10 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, unit)
             table.insert(steam_pipes_b, pipe(0, 18, 2, 18, colors.blue, false, true))       -- water boiler 2 to turbine 2 junction
         end
 
-        PipeNetwork{parent=root,x=47,y=11,pipes=steam_pipes_a,bg=colors.lightGray}
+        PipeNetwork{parent=root,x=47,y=11,pipes=steam_pipes_a,bg=style.theme.bg}
     end
 
-    PipeNetwork{parent=root,x=54,y=3,pipes=steam_pipes_b,bg=colors.lightGray}
+    PipeNetwork{parent=root,x=54,y=3,pipes=steam_pipes_b,bg=style.theme.bg}
 
     return root
 end
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/layout/flow_view.lua b/coordinator/ui/layout/flow_view.lua
index 1040a8c..98d16e9 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/layout/flow_view.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/layout/flow_view.lua
@@ -32,13 +32,16 @@ local border = core.border
 local pipe = core.pipe
 
 local wh_gray = style.wh_gray
-local bw_fg_bg = style.bw_fg_bg
-local text_col = style.text_colors
-local lu_col = style.lu_colors
 
 -- create new flow view
 ---@param main graphics_element main displaybox
 local function init(main)
+    local s_hi_bright = style.theme.highlight_box_bright
+    local s_field = style.theme.field_box
+    local text_col = style.text_colors
+    local lu_col = style.lu_colors
+    local lu_c_d = style.lu_colors_dark
+
     local facility = iocontrol.get_db().facility
     local units = iocontrol.get_db().units
 
@@ -46,9 +49,9 @@ local function init(main)
     local tank_list = facility.tank_list
 
     -- window header message
-    local header = TextBox{parent=main,y=1,text="Facility Coolant and Waste Flow Monitor",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.header}
+    local header = TextBox{parent=main,y=1,text="Facility Coolant and Waste Flow Monitor",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.theme.header}
     -- max length example: "01:23:45 AM - Wednesday, September 28 2022"
-    local datetime = TextBox{parent=main,x=(header.get_width()-42),y=1,text="",alignment=ALIGN.RIGHT,width=42,height=1,fg_bg=style.header}
+    local datetime = TextBox{parent=main,x=(header.get_width()-42),y=1,text="",alignment=ALIGN.RIGHT,width=42,height=1,fg_bg=style.theme.header}
 
     datetime.register(facility.ps, "date_time", datetime.set_value)
 
@@ -240,7 +243,7 @@ local function init(main)
     local flow_x = 3
     if #water_pipes > 0 then
         flow_x = 25
-        PipeNetwork{parent=main,x=2,y=3,pipes=water_pipes,bg=colors.lightGray}
+        PipeNetwork{parent=main,x=2,y=3,pipes=water_pipes,bg=style.theme.bg}
     end
 
     for i = 1, facility.num_units do
@@ -249,7 +252,7 @@ local function init(main)
         table.insert(po_pipes, pipe(0, 3 + y_offset, 4, 0, colors.cyan, true, true))
     end
 
-    PipeNetwork{parent=main,x=139,y=15,pipes=po_pipes,bg=colors.lightGray}
+    PipeNetwork{parent=main,x=139,y=15,pipes=po_pipes,bg=style.theme.bg}
 
     -----------------
     -- tank valves --
@@ -297,7 +300,7 @@ local function init(main)
 
             TextBox{parent=tank_box,x=2,y=3,text="Fill",height=1,width=10,fg_bg=style.label}
             local tank_pcnt = DataIndicator{parent=tank_box,x=10,y=3,label="",format="%5.2f",value=100,unit="%",lu_colors=lu_col,width=8,fg_bg=text_col}
-            local tank_amnt = DataIndicator{parent=tank_box,x=2,label="",format="%13d",value=0,commas=true,unit="mB",lu_colors=lu_col,width=16,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+            local tank_amnt = DataIndicator{parent=tank_box,x=2,label="",format="%13d",value=0,commas=true,unit="mB",lu_colors=lu_col,width=16,fg_bg=s_field}
 
             TextBox{parent=tank_box,x=2,y=6,text="Water Level",height=1,width=11,fg_bg=style.label}
             local level = HorizontalBar{parent=tank_box,x=2,y=7,bar_fg_bg=cpair(colors.blue,colors.gray),height=1,width=16}
@@ -348,12 +351,12 @@ local function init(main)
     status.register(facility.sps_ps_tbl[1], "computed_status", status.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=sps_box,x=2,y=3,text="Input Rate",height=1,width=10,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local sps_in = DataIndicator{parent=sps_box,x=2,label="",format="%15.2f",value=0,unit="mB/t",lu_colors=lu_col,width=20,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local sps_in = DataIndicator{parent=sps_box,x=2,label="",format="%15.2f",value=0,unit="mB/t",lu_colors=lu_col,width=20,fg_bg=s_field}
 
     sps_in.register(facility.ps, "po_am_rate", sps_in.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=sps_box,x=2,y=6,text="Production Rate",height=1,width=15,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local sps_rate = DataIndicator{parent=sps_box,x=2,label="",format="%15d",value=0,unit="\xb5B/t",lu_colors=lu_col,width=20,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local sps_rate = DataIndicator{parent=sps_box,x=2,label="",format="%15d",value=0,unit="\xb5B/t",lu_colors=lu_col,width=20,fg_bg=s_field}
 
     sps_rate.register(facility.sps_ps_tbl[1], "process_rate", function (r) sps_rate.update(r * 1000) end)
 
@@ -362,24 +365,24 @@ local function init(main)
     ----------------
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=145,y=16,text="RAW WASTE",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=19,height=1,fg_bg=wh_gray}
-    local raw_waste  = Rectangle{parent=main,x=145,y=17,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=19,height=3,thin=true,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    local sum_raw_waste = DataIndicator{parent=raw_waste,lu_colors=lu_col,label="SUM",unit="mB/t",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=17}
+    local raw_waste  = Rectangle{parent=main,x=145,y=17,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=19,height=3,thin=true,fg_bg=s_hi_bright}
+    local sum_raw_waste = DataIndicator{parent=raw_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="SUM",unit="mB/t",format="%8.2f",value=0,width=17}
 
     sum_raw_waste.register(facility.ps, "burn_sum", sum_raw_waste.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=145,y=21,text="PROC. WASTE",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=19,height=1,fg_bg=wh_gray}
-    local pr_waste  = Rectangle{parent=main,x=145,y=22,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=19,height=5,thin=true,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    local pu = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Pu",unit="mB/t",format="%9.3f",value=0,width=17}
-    local po = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_col,label="Po",unit="mB/t",format="%9.2f",value=0,width=17}
-    local popl = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_col,label="PoPl",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=17}
+    local pr_waste  = Rectangle{parent=main,x=145,y=22,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=19,height=5,thin=true,fg_bg=s_hi_bright}
+    local pu = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="Pu",unit="mB/t",format="%9.3f",value=0,width=17}
+    local po = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="Po",unit="mB/t",format="%9.2f",value=0,width=17}
+    local popl = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="PoPl",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=17}
 
     pu.register(facility.ps, "pu_rate", pu.update)
     po.register(facility.ps, "po_rate", po.update)
     popl.register(facility.ps, "po_pl_rate", popl.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=main,x=145,y=28,text="SPENT WASTE",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=19,height=1,fg_bg=wh_gray}
-    local sp_waste  = Rectangle{parent=main,x=145,y=29,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=19,height=3,thin=true,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
-    local sum_sp_waste = DataIndicator{parent=sp_waste,lu_colors=lu_col,label="SUM",unit="mB/t",format="%8.3f",value=0,width=17}
+    local sp_waste  = Rectangle{parent=main,x=145,y=29,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=19,height=3,thin=true,fg_bg=s_hi_bright}
+    local sum_sp_waste = DataIndicator{parent=sp_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="SUM",unit="mB/t",format="%8.3f",value=0,width=17}
 
     sum_sp_waste.register(facility.ps, "spent_waste_rate", sum_sp_waste.update)
 end
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/layout/front_panel.lua b/coordinator/ui/layout/front_panel.lua
index ffd2a09..d2eb8ff 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/layout/front_panel.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/layout/front_panel.lua
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ local led_grn = style.led_grn
 local function init(panel, num_units)
     local ps = iocontrol.get_db().fp.ps
 
-    TextBox{parent=panel,y=1,text="SCADA COORDINATOR",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.fp.header}
+    TextBox{parent=panel,y=1,text="SCADA COORDINATOR",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.fp_theme.header}
 
     local page_div = Div{parent=panel,x=1,y=3}
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ local function init(panel, num_units)
 
 ---@diagnostic disable-next-line: undefined-field
     local comp_id = util.sprintf("(%d)", os.getComputerID())
-    TextBox{parent=system,x=9,y=4,width=6,height=1,text=comp_id,fg_bg=style.fp_label}
+    TextBox{parent=system,x=9,y=4,width=6,height=1,text=comp_id,fg_bg=style.fp.disabled_fg}
 
     local monitors = Div{parent=main_page,width=16,height=17,x=18,y=2}
 
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ local function init(panel, num_units)
     -- about footer
     --
 
-    local about   = Div{parent=main_page,width=15,height=3,x=1,y=16,fg_bg=style.fp_label}
+    local about   = Div{parent=main_page,width=15,height=3,x=1,y=16,fg_bg=style.fp.disabled_fg}
     local fw_v    = TextBox{parent=about,x=1,y=1,text="FW: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
     local comms_v = TextBox{parent=about,x=1,y=2,text="NT: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
 
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ local function init(panel, num_units)
     -- API page
 
     local api_page = Div{parent=page_div,x=1,y=1,hidden=true}
-    local api_list = ListBox{parent=api_page,x=1,y=1,height=17,width=51,scroll_height=1000,fg_bg=style.fp_text,nav_fg_bg=cpair(colors.gray,colors.lightGray),nav_active=cpair(colors.black,colors.gray)}
+    local api_list = ListBox{parent=api_page,x=1,y=1,height=17,width=51,scroll_height=1000,fg_bg=style.fp.text_fg,nav_fg_bg=cpair(colors.gray,colors.lightGray),nav_active=cpair(colors.black,colors.gray)}
     local _ = Div{parent=api_list,height=1,hidden=true} -- padding
 
     -- assemble page panes
@@ -113,11 +113,11 @@ local function init(panel, num_units)
     local page_pane = MultiPane{parent=page_div,x=1,y=1,panes=panes}
 
     local tabs = {
-        { name = "CRD", color = style.fp_text },
-        { name = "API", color = style.fp_text },
+        { name = "CRD", color = style.fp.text },
+        { name = "API", color = style.fp.text },
     }
 
-    TabBar{parent=panel,y=2,tabs=tabs,min_width=9,callback=page_pane.set_value,fg_bg=style.bw_fg_bg}
+    TabBar{parent=panel,y=2,tabs=tabs,min_width=9,callback=page_pane.set_value,fg_bg=style.fp_theme.highlight_box_bright}
 
     -- link pocket API list management to PGI
     pgi.link_elements(api_list, pkt_entry)
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/layout/main_view.lua b/coordinator/ui/layout/main_view.lua
index 64742c7..f31c200 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/layout/main_view.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/layout/main_view.lua
@@ -21,14 +21,16 @@ local ALIGN = core.ALIGN
 -- create new main view
 ---@param main graphics_element main displaybox
 local function init(main)
+    local s_header = style.theme.header
+
     local facility = iocontrol.get_db().facility
     local units = iocontrol.get_db().units
 
     -- window header message
-    local header = TextBox{parent=main,y=1,text="Nuclear Generation Facility SCADA Coordinator",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.header}
-    local ping = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=1,y=1,label="SVTT",format="%d",value=0,unit="ms",lu_colors=style.lg_white,width=12,fg_bg=style.header}
+    local header = TextBox{parent=main,y=1,text="Nuclear Generation Facility SCADA Coordinator",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=s_header}
+    local ping = DataIndicator{parent=main,x=1,y=1,label="SVTT",format="%d",value=0,unit="ms",lu_colors=style.lg_white,width=12,fg_bg=s_header}
     -- max length example: "01:23:45 AM - Wednesday, September 28 2022"
-    local datetime = TextBox{parent=main,x=(header.get_width()-42),y=1,text="",alignment=ALIGN.RIGHT,width=42,height=1,fg_bg=style.header}
+    local datetime = TextBox{parent=main,x=(header.get_width()-42),y=1,text="",alignment=ALIGN.RIGHT,width=42,height=1,fg_bg=s_header}
 
     ping.register(facility.ps, "sv_ping", ping.update)
     datetime.register(facility.ps, "date_time", datetime.set_value)
@@ -66,8 +68,6 @@ local function init(main)
 
     -- command & control
 
-    cnc_y_start = cnc_y_start
-
     -- induction matrix and process control interfaces are 24 tall + space needed for divider
     local cnc_bottom_align_start = main.get_height() - 26
 
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/style.lua b/coordinator/ui/style.lua
index d9549a5..afa6b7b 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/style.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/style.lua
@@ -2,79 +2,156 @@
 -- Graphics Style Options
 --
 
-local core = require("graphics.core")
+local core   = require("graphics.core")
+local themes = require("graphics.themes")
 
+---@class crd_style
 local style = {}
 
 local cpair = core.cpair
 
--- GLOBAL --
-
--- add color mappings for front panel
-colors.ivory = colors.pink
-colors.yellow_hc = colors.purple
-colors.red_off = colors.brown
-colors.yellow_off = colors.magenta
-colors.green_off = colors.lime
-
 -- front panel styling
 
-style.fp = {}
+style.fp_theme = themes.sandstone
+style.fp = themes.get_fp_style(style.fp_theme)
 
-style.fp.root = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory)
-style.fp.header = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray)
-
-style.fp.colors = {
-    { c = colors.red,       hex = 0xdf4949 },   -- RED ON
-    { c = colors.orange,    hex = 0xffb659 },
-    { c = colors.yellow,    hex = 0xf9fb53 },   -- YELLOW ON
-    { c = colors.lime,      hex = 0x16665a },   -- GREEN OFF
-    { c = colors.green,     hex = 0x6be551 },   -- GREEN ON
-    { c = colors.cyan,      hex = 0x34bac8 },
-    { c = colors.lightBlue, hex = 0x6cc0f2 },
-    { c = colors.blue,      hex = 0x0096ff },
-    { c = colors.purple,    hex = 0xb156ee },   -- YELLOW HIGH CONTRAST
-    { c = colors.pink,      hex = 0xdcd9ca },   -- IVORY
-    { c = colors.magenta,   hex = 0x85862c },   -- YELLOW OFF
-    -- { c = colors.white,     hex = 0xdcd9ca },
-    { c = colors.lightGray, hex = 0xb1b8b3 },
-    { c = colors.gray,      hex = 0x575757 },
-    -- { c = colors.black,     hex = 0x191919 },
-    { c = colors.brown,     hex = 0x672223 }    -- RED OFF
-}
+style.led_grn = cpair(colors.green, colors.green_off)
 
 -- main GUI styling
 
-style.root = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray)
-style.header = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray)
-style.label = cpair(colors.gray, colors.lightGray)
+---@class theme
+local smooth_stone = {
+    text = colors.black,
+    text_inv = colors.white,
+    label = colors.gray,
+    label_dark = colors.gray,
+    disabled = colors.lightGray,
+    bg = colors.lightGray,
+    accent_light = colors.white,
+    accent_dark = colors.gray,
 
-style.colors = {
-    { c = colors.red,       hex = 0xdf4949 },
-    { c = colors.orange,    hex = 0xffb659 },
-    { c = colors.yellow,    hex = 0xfffc79 },
-    { c = colors.lime,      hex = 0x80ff80 },
-    { c = colors.green,     hex = 0x4aee8a },
-    { c = colors.cyan,      hex = 0x34bac8 },
-    { c = colors.lightBlue, hex = 0x6cc0f2 },
-    { c = colors.blue,      hex = 0x0096ff },
-    { c = colors.purple,    hex = 0xb156ee },
-    { c = colors.pink,      hex = 0xf26ba2 },
-    { c = colors.magenta,   hex = 0xf9488a },
-    -- { c = colors.white,     hex = 0xf0f0f0 },
-    { c = colors.lightGray, hex = 0xcacaca },
-    { c = colors.gray,      hex = 0x575757 },
-    -- { c = colors.black,     hex = 0x191919 },
-    -- { c = colors.brown,     hex = 0x7f664c }
+    fuel_color = colors.black,
+
+    header = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray),
+
+    text_fg = cpair(colors.black, colors._INHERIT),
+    label_fg = cpair(colors.gray, colors._INHERIT),
+    disabled_fg = cpair(colors.lightGray, colors._INHERIT),
+
+    highlight_box = cpair(colors.black, colors.white),
+    highlight_box_bright = cpair(colors.black, colors.white),
+    field_box = cpair(colors.black, colors.white),
+
+    colors = {
+        { c = colors.red,       hex = 0xdf4949 },
+        { c = colors.orange,    hex = 0xffb659 },
+        { c = colors.yellow,    hex = 0xfffc79 },
+        { c = colors.lime,      hex = 0x80ff80 },
+        { c = colors.green,     hex = 0x4aee8a },
+        { c = colors.cyan,      hex = 0x34bac8 },
+        { c = colors.lightBlue, hex = 0x6cc0f2 },
+        { c = colors.blue,      hex = 0x0096ff },
+        { c = colors.purple,    hex = 0xb156ee },
+        { c = colors.pink,      hex = 0xf26ba2 },
+        { c = colors.magenta,   hex = 0xf9488a },
+        { c = colors.white,     hex = 0xf0f0f0 },
+        { c = colors.lightGray, hex = 0xcacaca },
+        { c = colors.gray,      hex = 0x575757 },
+        { c = colors.black,     hex = 0x191919 },
+        { c = colors.brown,     hex = 0x7f664c }
+    }
 }
 
+---@type theme
+local deepslate = {
+    text = colors.white,
+    text_inv = colors.black,
+    label = colors.lightGray,
+    label_dark = colors.gray,
+    disabled = colors.gray,
+    bg = colors.black,
+    accent_light = colors.gray,
+    accent_dark = colors.lightGray,
+
+    fuel_color = colors.lightGray,
+
+    header = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray),
+
+    text_fg = cpair(colors.white, colors._INHERIT),
+    label_fg = cpair(colors.lightGray, colors._INHERIT),
+    disabled_fg = cpair(colors.gray, colors._INHERIT),
+
+    highlight_box = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray),
+    highlight_box_bright = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray),
+    field_box = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray),
+
+    colors = {
+        { c = colors.red,       hex = 0xeb6a6c },
+        { c = colors.orange,    hex = 0xf2b86c },
+        { c = colors.yellow,    hex = 0xd9cf81 },
+        { c = colors.lime,      hex = 0x80ff80 },
+        { c = colors.green,     hex = 0x70e19b },
+        { c = colors.cyan,      hex = 0x7ccdd0 },
+        { c = colors.lightBlue, hex = 0x99ceef },
+        { c = colors.blue,      hex = 0x60bcff },
+        { c = colors.purple,    hex = 0xc38aea },
+        { c = colors.pink,      hex = 0xff7fb8 },
+        { c = colors.magenta,   hex = 0xf980dd },
+        { c = colors.white,     hex = 0xd9d9d9 },
+        { c = colors.lightGray, hex = 0x949494 },
+        { c = colors.gray,      hex = 0x575757 },
+        { c = colors.black,     hex = 0x262626 },
+        { c = colors.brown,     hex = 0xb18f6a }
+    }
+}
+
+style.theme = smooth_stone
+
+style.root = cpair(style.theme.text, style.theme.bg)
+style.label = cpair(style.theme.label, style.theme.bg)
+
+-- high contrast text (also tags)
+style.hc_text = cpair(style.theme.text, style.theme.text_inv)
+-- text on default background
+style.text_colors = cpair(style.theme.text, style.theme.bg)
+-- label & unit colors
+style.lu_colors = cpair(style.theme.label, style.theme.label)
+-- label & unit colors (darker if set)
+style.lu_colors_dark = cpair(style.theme.label_dark, style.theme.label_dark)
+
+-- set themes per configurations
+---@param main integer main theme ID (1 = smooth_stone, 2 = deepslate)
+---@param fp integer fp theme ID (1 = sandstone, 2 = basalt)
+function style.set_themes(main, fp)
+    if main == 1 then
+        style.theme = smooth_stone
+    elseif main == 2 then
+        style.theme = deepslate
+    end
+
+    style.root = cpair(style.theme.text, style.theme.bg)
+    style.label = cpair(style.theme.label, style.theme.bg)
+
+    style.hc_text = cpair(style.theme.text, style.theme.text_inv)
+    style.text_colors = cpair(style.theme.text, style.theme.bg)
+    style.lu_colors = cpair(style.theme.label, style.theme.label)
+    style.lu_colors_dark = cpair(style.theme.label_dark, style.theme.label_dark)
+
+    if fp == 1 then
+        style.fp_theme = themes.sandstone
+    elseif fp == 2 then
+        style.fp_theme = themes.basalt
+    end
+
+    style.fp = themes.get_fp_style(style.fp_theme)
+end
+
 -- COMMON COLOR PAIRS --
 
 style.wh_gray = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray)
 
 style.bw_fg_bg = cpair(colors.black, colors.white)
-style.text_colors = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray)
-style.lu_colors = cpair(colors.gray, colors.gray)
+
 style.hzd_fg_bg  = style.wh_gray
 style.dis_colors = cpair(colors.white, colors.lightGray)
 
@@ -87,10 +164,6 @@ style.ind_yel = cpair(colors.yellow, colors.gray)
 style.ind_red = cpair(colors.red, colors.gray)
 style.ind_wht = style.wh_gray
 
-style.fp_text = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory)
-style.fp_label = cpair(colors.lightGray, colors.ivory)
-style.led_grn = cpair(colors.green, colors.green_off)
-
 -- UI COMPONENTS --
 
 style.reactor = {
diff --git a/graphics/core.lua b/graphics/core.lua
index 3e53b83..e2587fc 100644
--- a/graphics/core.lua
+++ b/graphics/core.lua
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ local flasher = require("graphics.flasher")
 
 local core = {}
 
-core.version = "2.1.1"
+core.version = "2.2.1"
 
 core.flasher = flasher
 core.events = events
@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@ end
 ---@field blit_fgd string
 ---@field blit_bkg string
 
+-- add inherited flag, 3 isn't a pure color so it wouldn't be used
+colors._INHERIT = 3
+
 -- create a new color pair definition
 ---@nodiscard
 ---@param a color
diff --git a/graphics/element.lua b/graphics/element.lua
index 939efd6..5b6d70d 100644
--- a/graphics/element.lua
+++ b/graphics/element.lua
@@ -234,11 +234,24 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
 
         -- init colors
         if args.fg_bg ~= nil then
-            protected.fg_bg = args.fg_bg
-        elseif args.parent ~= nil then
-            protected.fg_bg = args.parent.get_fg_bg()
+            protected.fg_bg = core.cpair(args.fg_bg.fgd, args.fg_bg.bkg)
         end
 
+        if args.parent ~= nil then
+            local p_fg_bg = args.parent.get_fg_bg()
+
+            if args.fg_bg == nil then
+                protected.fg_bg = core.cpair(p_fg_bg.fgd, p_fg_bg.bkg)
+            else
+                if protected.fg_bg.fgd == colors._INHERIT then protected.fg_bg = core.cpair(p_fg_bg.fgd, protected.fg_bg.bkg) end
+                if protected.fg_bg.bkg == colors._INHERIT then protected.fg_bg = core.cpair(protected.fg_bg.fgd, p_fg_bg.bkg) end
+            end
+        end
+
+        -- check colors
+        element.assert(protected.fg_bg.fgd ~= colors._INHERIT, "could not determine foreground color to inherit")
+        element.assert(protected.fg_bg.bkg ~= colors._INHERIT, "could not determine background color to inherit")
+
         -- set colors
         protected.window.setBackgroundColor(protected.fg_bg.bkg)
         protected.window.setTextColor(protected.fg_bg.fgd)
diff --git a/graphics/elements/controls/hazard_button.lua b/graphics/elements/controls/hazard_button.lua
index 9a0e621..7c2306f 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/controls/hazard_button.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/controls/hazard_button.lua
@@ -138,23 +138,21 @@ local function hazard_button(args)
     -- handle mouse interaction
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
-        if e.enabled then
-            if core.events.was_clicked(event.type) then
-                -- change text color to indicate clicked
-                e.w_set_fgd(args.accent)
-                e.w_set_cur(3, 2)
-                e.w_write(args.text)
+        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
+            -- change text color to indicate clicked
+            e.w_set_fgd(args.accent)
+            e.w_set_cur(3, 2)
+            e.w_write(args.text)
 
-                -- abort any other callbacks
-                tcd.abort(on_timeout)
-                tcd.abort(on_success)
-                tcd.abort(on_failure)
+            -- abort any other callbacks
+            tcd.abort(on_timeout)
+            tcd.abort(on_success)
+            tcd.abort(on_failure)
 
-                -- 1.5 second timeout
-                tcd.dispatch(1.5, on_timeout)
+            -- 1.5 second timeout
+            tcd.dispatch(1.5, on_timeout)
 
-                args.callback()
-            end
+            args.callback()
         end
     end
 
diff --git a/graphics/elements/controls/radio_button.lua b/graphics/elements/controls/radio_button.lua
index aee7060..be9b1ee 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/controls/radio_button.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/controls/radio_button.lua
@@ -90,7 +90,8 @@ local function radio_button(args)
     -- handle mouse interaction
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
-        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) and (event.initial.y == event.current.y) then
+        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) and
+           (event.initial.y == event.current.y) and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
             -- determine what was pressed
             if args.options[event.current.y] ~= nil then
                 e.value = event.current.y
diff --git a/graphics/elements/controls/spinbox_numeric.lua b/graphics/elements/controls/spinbox_numeric.lua
index 90edf18..e114c6a 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/controls/spinbox_numeric.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/controls/spinbox_numeric.lua
@@ -127,20 +127,19 @@ local function spinbox(args)
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
         -- only handle if on an increment or decrement arrow
-        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) and
-                (event.current.x ~= dec_point_x) and (event.current.y ~= 2) then
-            if event.current.x == event.initial.x and event.current.y == event.initial.y then
-                local idx = util.trinary(event.current.x > dec_point_x, event.current.x - 1, event.current.x)
-                if digits[idx] ~= nil then
-                    if event.current.y == 1 then
-                        digits[idx] = digits[idx] + 1
-                    elseif event.current.y == 3 then
-                        digits[idx] = digits[idx] - 1
-                    end
-
-                    update_value()
-                    show_num()
+        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) and
+           (event.current.x ~= dec_point_x) and (event.current.y ~= 2) and
+           (event.current.x == event.initial.x) and (event.current.y == event.initial.y) then
+            local idx = util.trinary(event.current.x > dec_point_x, event.current.x - 1, event.current.x)
+            if digits[idx] ~= nil then
+                if event.current.y == 1 then
+                    digits[idx] = digits[idx] + 1
+                elseif event.current.y == 3 then
+                    digits[idx] = digits[idx] - 1
                 end
+
+                update_value()
+                show_num()
             end
         end
     end
diff --git a/graphics/elements/controls/switch_button.lua b/graphics/elements/controls/switch_button.lua
index f649b10..ac44ca6 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/controls/switch_button.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/controls/switch_button.lua
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ local function switch_button(args)
     -- handle mouse interaction
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
-        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) then
+        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
             e.value = not e.value
             e.redraw()
             args.callback(e.value)
diff --git a/graphics/elements/controls/tabbar.lua b/graphics/elements/controls/tabbar.lua
index 9b604e1..c76781b 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/controls/tabbar.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/controls/tabbar.lua
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ local function tabbar(args)
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
         -- determine what was pressed
-        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) then
+        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
             -- a button may have been pressed, which one was it?
             local tab_ini = which_tab(event.initial.x)
             local tab_cur = which_tab(event.current.x)
diff --git a/graphics/elements/form/number_field.lua b/graphics/elements/form/number_field.lua
index 66731ad..ef383ce 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/form/number_field.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/form/number_field.lua
@@ -53,11 +53,11 @@ local function number_field(args)
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
         -- only handle if on an increment or decrement arrow
-        if e.enabled then
+        if e.enabled and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
             if core.events.was_clicked(event.type) then
                 e.take_focus()
 
-                if event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.UP and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
+                if event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.UP then
                     ifield.move_cursor(event.current.x)
                 end
             elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.DOUBLE_CLICK then
diff --git a/graphics/elements/form/text_field.lua b/graphics/elements/form/text_field.lua
index 843ec24..f912b9e 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/form/text_field.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/form/text_field.lua
@@ -41,11 +41,11 @@ local function text_field(args)
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
         -- only handle if on an increment or decrement arrow
-        if e.enabled then
+        if e.enabled and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
             if core.events.was_clicked(event.type) then
                 e.take_focus()
 
-                if event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.UP and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
+                if event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.UP then
                     ifield.move_cursor(event.current.x)
                 end
             elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.DOUBLE_CLICK then
diff --git a/graphics/themes.lua b/graphics/themes.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c454aab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/graphics/themes.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,172 @@
+--
+-- Graphics Themes
+--
+
+local core = require("graphics.core")
+
+local cpair = core.cpair
+
+---@class graphics_themes
+local themes = {}
+
+-- add color mappings for front panels
+colors.ivory      = colors.pink
+colors.yellow_hc  = colors.purple
+colors.red_off    = colors.brown
+colors.yellow_off = colors.magenta
+colors.green_off  = colors.lime
+
+--#region Types
+
+---@enum UI_THEME
+themes.UI_THEME = { SMOOTH_STONE = 1, DEEPSLATE = 2 }
+themes.UI_THEME_NAMES = { "Smooth Stone", "Deepslate" }
+
+-- attempts to get the string name of a main ui theme
+---@nodiscard
+---@param id any
+---@return string|nil
+function themes.ui_theme_name(id)
+    if id == themes.UI_THEME.SMOOTH_STONE or
+       id == themes.UI_THEME.DEEPSLATE then
+        return themes.UI_THEME_NAMES[id]
+    else return nil end
+end
+
+---@enum FP_THEME
+themes.FP_THEME = { SANDSTONE = 1, BASALT = 2 }
+themes.FP_THEME_NAMES = { "Sandstone", "Basalt" }
+
+-- attempts to get the string name of a front panel theme
+---@nodiscard
+---@param id any
+---@return string|nil
+function themes.fp_theme_name(id)
+    if id == themes.FP_THEME.SANDSTONE or
+       id == themes.FP_THEME.BASALT then
+        return themes.FP_THEME_NAMES[id]
+    else return nil end
+end
+
+---@enum COLOR_MODE
+themes.COLOR_MODE = {
+    STANDARD = 1,
+    DEUTERANOPIA = 2,
+    PROTANOPIA = 3,
+    TRITANOPIA = 4
+}
+
+themes.COLOR_MODE_NAMES = {
+    "Standard",
+    "Deuteranopia",
+    "Protanopia",
+    "Tritanopia"
+}
+
+-- attempts to get the string name of a color mode
+---@nodiscard
+---@param id any
+---@return string|nil
+function themes.color_mode_name(id)
+    if id == themes.COLOR_MODE.STANDARD or
+       id == themes.COLOR_MODE.DEUTERANOPIA or
+       id == themes.COLOR_MODE.PROTANOPIA or
+       id == themes.COLOR_MODE.TRITANOPIA then
+        return themes.COLOR_MODE_NAMES[id]
+    else return nil end
+end
+
+--#endregion
+
+--#region Front Panel Themes
+
+---@class fp_theme
+themes.sandstone = {
+    text = colors.black,
+    label = colors.lightGray,
+    label_dark = colors.gray,
+    disabled = colors.lightGray,
+    bg = colors.ivory,
+
+    header = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray),
+
+    highlight_box = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray),
+    highlight_box_bright = cpair(colors.black, colors.white),
+    field_box = cpair(colors.gray, colors.white),
+
+    colors = {
+        { c = colors.red,        hex = 0xdf4949 },
+        { c = colors.orange,     hex = 0xffb659 },
+        { c = colors.yellow,     hex = 0xf9fb53 },
+        { c = colors.green_off,  hex = 0x16665a },
+        { c = colors.green,      hex = 0x6be551 },
+        { c = colors.cyan,       hex = 0x34bac8 },
+        { c = colors.lightBlue,  hex = 0x6cc0f2 },
+        { c = colors.blue,       hex = 0x0096ff },
+        { c = colors.yellow_hc,  hex = 0xe3bc2a },
+        { c = colors.ivory,      hex = 0xdcd9ca },
+        { c = colors.yellow_off, hex = 0x85862c },
+        { c = colors.white,      hex = 0xf0f0f0 },
+        { c = colors.lightGray,  hex = 0xb1b8b3 },
+        { c = colors.gray,       hex = 0x575757 },
+        { c = colors.black,      hex = 0x191919 },
+        { c = colors.red_off,    hex = 0x672223 }
+    }
+}
+
+---@type fp_theme
+themes.basalt = {
+    text = colors.white,
+    label = colors.gray,
+    label_dark = colors.ivory,
+    disabled = colors.lightGray,
+    bg = colors.ivory,
+
+    header = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray),
+
+    highlight_box = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray),
+    highlight_box_bright = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray),
+    field_box = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray),
+
+    colors = {
+        { c = colors.red,        hex = 0xf18486 },
+        { c = colors.orange,     hex = 0xffb659 },
+        { c = colors.yellow,     hex = 0xefe37c },
+        { c = colors.green_off,  hex = 0x436b41 },
+        { c = colors.green,      hex = 0x7ae175 },
+        { c = colors.cyan,       hex = 0x5ec7d1 },
+        { c = colors.lightBlue,  hex = 0x7dc6f2 },
+        { c = colors.blue,       hex = 0x56aae6 },
+        { c = colors.yellow_hc,  hex = 0xe9cd68 },
+        { c = colors.ivory,      hex = 0x4d4e52 },
+        { c = colors.yellow_off, hex = 0x757040 },
+        { c = colors.white,      hex = 0xbfbfbf },
+        { c = colors.lightGray,  hex = 0x848794 },
+        { c = colors.gray,       hex = 0x5c5f68 },
+        { c = colors.black,      hex = 0x262626 },
+        { c = colors.red_off,    hex = 0x653839 }
+    }
+}
+
+-- get style fields for a front panel based on the provided theme
+---@param theme fp_theme
+function themes.get_fp_style(theme)
+    ---@class fp_style
+    local style =  {
+        root = cpair(theme.text, theme.bg),
+
+        text = cpair(theme.text, theme.bg),
+        text_fg = cpair(theme.text, colors._INHERIT),
+
+        label_fg = cpair(theme.label, colors._INHERIT),
+        label_d_fg = cpair(theme.label_dark, colors._INHERIT),
+
+        disabled_fg = cpair(theme.disabled, colors._INHERIT)
+    }
+
+    return style
+end
+
+--#endregion
+
+return themes
diff --git a/pocket/configure.lua b/pocket/configure.lua
index 6c0f728..908ea4c 100644
--- a/pocket/configure.lua
+++ b/pocket/configure.lua
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ local fields = {
     { "AuthKey", "Facility Auth Key" , ""},
     { "LogMode", "Log Mode", log.MODE.APPEND },
     { "LogPath", "Log Path", "/log.txt" },
-    { "LogDebug","Log Debug Messages", false }
+    { "LogDebug", "Log Debug Messages", false }
 }
 
 -- load data from the settings file
diff --git a/reactor-plc/configure.lua b/reactor-plc/configure.lua
index db9162d..5676a91 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/configure.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/configure.lua
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ local RadioButton = require("graphics.elements.controls.radio_button")
 local NumberField = require("graphics.elements.form.number_field")
 local TextField   = require("graphics.elements.form.text_field")
 
+local IndLight    = require("graphics.elements.indicators.light")
+
 local println = util.println
 local tri = util.trinary
 
@@ -34,8 +36,9 @@ local RIGHT = core.ALIGN.RIGHT
 
 -- changes to the config data/format to let the user know
 local changes = {
-    {"v1.6.2", { "AuthKey minimum length is now 8 (if set)" } },
-    {"v1.6.8", { "ConnTimeout can now have a fractional part" } }
+    { "v1.6.2", { "AuthKey minimum length is now 8 (if set)" } },
+    { "v1.6.8", { "ConnTimeout can now have a fractional part" } },
+    { "v1.6.15", { "Added front panel UI theme", "Added color accessibility modes" } }
 }
 
 ---@class plc_configurator
@@ -67,13 +70,18 @@ local g_lg_fg_bg = cpair(colors.gray, colors.lightGray)
 local nav_fg_bg = bw_fg_bg
 local btn_act_fg_bg = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray)
 
+---@class _plc_cfg_tool_ctl
 local tool_ctl = {
     ask_config = false,
     has_config = false,
     viewing_config = false,
     importing_legacy = false,
+    jumped_to_color = false,
 
     view_cfg = nil,         ---@type graphics_element
+    color_cfg = nil,        ---@type graphics_element
+    color_next = nil,       ---@type graphics_element
+    color_apply = nil,      ---@type graphics_element
     settings_apply = nil,   ---@type graphics_element
 
     set_networked = nil,    ---@type function
@@ -103,6 +111,8 @@ local tmp_cfg = {
     LogMode = 0,
     LogPath = "",
     LogDebug = false,
+    FrontPanelTheme = 1,
+    ColorMode = 1
 }
 
 ---@class plc_config
@@ -124,7 +134,9 @@ local fields = {
     { "AuthKey", "Facility Auth Key" , ""},
     { "LogMode", "Log Mode", log.MODE.APPEND },
     { "LogPath", "Log Path", "/log.txt" },
-    { "LogDebug","Log Debug Messages", false }
+    { "LogDebug", "Log Debug Messages", false },
+    { "FrontPanelTheme", "Front Panel Theme", 1 },
+    { "ColorMode", "Color Mode", 1 }
 }
 
 local side_options = { "Top", "Bottom", "Left", "Right", "Front", "Back" }
@@ -176,10 +188,11 @@ local function config_view(display)
     local plc_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local net_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local log_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
+    local clr_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local summary = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local changelog = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
 
-    local main_pane = MultiPane{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1,panes={main_page,plc_cfg,net_cfg,log_cfg,summary,changelog}}
+    local main_pane = MultiPane{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1,panes={main_page,plc_cfg,net_cfg,log_cfg,clr_cfg,summary,changelog}}
 
     -- Main Page
 
@@ -196,7 +209,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
         tool_ctl.viewing_config = true
         tool_ctl.gen_summary(settings_cfg)
         tool_ctl.settings_apply.hide(true)
-        main_pane.set_value(5)
+        main_pane.set_value(6)
     end
 
     if fs.exists("/reactor-plc/config.lua") then
@@ -207,10 +220,21 @@ local function config_view(display)
     PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=y_start,min_width=18,text="Configure System",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(2)end,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.blue),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
     tool_ctl.view_cfg = PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=y_start+2,min_width=20,text="View Configuration",callback=view_config,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.blue),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg,dis_fg_bg=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.white)}
 
-    if not tool_ctl.has_config then tool_ctl.view_cfg.disable() end
+    local function jump_color()
+        tool_ctl.jumped_to_color = true
+        tool_ctl.color_next.hide(true)
+        tool_ctl.color_apply.show()
+        main_pane.set_value(5)
+    end
 
     PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=17,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
-    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=39,y=17,min_width=12,text="Change Log",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(6)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_cfg = PushButton{parent=main_page,x=23,y=17,min_width=15,text="Color Options",callback=jump_color,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=39,y=17,min_width=12,text="Change Log",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(7)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    if not tool_ctl.has_config then
+        tool_ctl.view_cfg.disable()
+        tool_ctl.color_cfg.disable()
+    end
 
     --#region PLC
 
@@ -419,10 +443,8 @@ local function config_view(display)
             tmp_cfg.LogMode = mode.get_value() - 1
             tmp_cfg.LogPath = path.get_value()
             tmp_cfg.LogDebug = en_dbg.get_value()
-            tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
-            tool_ctl.viewing_config = false
-            tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
-            tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
+            tool_ctl.color_apply.hide(true)
+            tool_ctl.color_next.show()
             main_pane.set_value(5)
         else path_err.show() end
     end
@@ -436,6 +458,110 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
     --#endregion
 
+    --#region Color Options
+
+    local clr_c_1 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_2 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_3 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_4 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+
+    local clr_pane = MultiPane{parent=clr_cfg,x=1,y=4,panes={clr_c_1,clr_c_2,clr_c_3,clr_c_4}}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_cfg,x=1,y=2,height=1,text=" Color Configuration",fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.magenta)}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=1,height=2,text="Here you can select the color theme for the front panel."}
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=4,height=2,text="Click 'Accessibility' below to access colorblind assistive options.",fg_bg=g_lg_fg_bg}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=7,height=1,text="Front Panel Theme"}
+    local fp_theme = RadioButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=8,default=ini_cfg.FrontPanelTheme,options={"Sandstone","Basalt"},callback=function()end,radio_colors=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.black),select_color=colors.magenta}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_2,x=1,y=1,height=6,text="By default, this project uses green/red heavily to distinguish ok and not, with some indicators also using multiple colors. By selecting a color blindness below, blues will be used instead of greens on indicators and multi-color indicators will be split up as space permits."}
+
+    local function recolor(value)
+        if value == 1 then
+            for i = 1, #style.colors do term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, style.colors[i].hex) end
+        elseif value == 2 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x1081ff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xf5e633)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xff521a)
+        elseif value == 3 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x1081ff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xf7c311)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xfb5615)
+        elseif value == 4 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x00ecff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xffbc00)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xff0000)
+        end
+    end
+
+    local c_mode = RadioButton{parent=clr_c_2,x=1,y=8,default=ini_cfg.ColorMode,options={"None","Protanopia","Deuteranopia","Tritanopia"},callback=recolor,radio_colors=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.black),select_color=colors.magenta}
+
+    local _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=8,label="Good",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.green),value=true}
+    _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=9,label="Warning",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.yellow),value=true}
+    _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=10,label="Bad",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),value=true}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=12,height=6,text="Exact color varies by theme.",fg_bg=g_lg_fg_bg}
+
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_2,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Done",callback=function()clr_pane.set_value(1)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    local function back_from_colors()
+        main_pane.set_value(util.trinary(tool_ctl.jumped_to_color, 1, 4))
+        tool_ctl.jumped_to_color = false
+        recolor(1)
+    end
+
+    local function show_access()
+        clr_pane.set_value(2)
+        recolor(c_mode.get_value())
+    end
+
+    local function submit_colors()
+        tmp_cfg.FrontPanelTheme = fp_theme.get_value()
+        tmp_cfg.ColorMode = c_mode.get_value()
+
+        if tool_ctl.jumped_to_color then
+            settings.set("FrontPanelTheme", tmp_cfg.FrontPanelTheme)
+            settings.set("ColorMode", tmp_cfg.ColorMode)
+
+            if settings.save("/reactor-plc.settings") then
+                load_settings(settings_cfg, true)
+                load_settings(ini_cfg)
+                clr_pane.set_value(3)
+            else
+                clr_pane.set_value(4)
+            end
+        else
+            tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
+            tool_ctl.viewing_config = false
+            tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
+            tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
+            main_pane.set_value(6)
+        end
+    end
+
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=14,text="\x1b Back",callback=back_from_colors,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=8,y=14,min_width=15,text="Accessibility",callback=show_access,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_next = PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=44,y=14,text="Next \x1a",callback=submit_colors,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_apply = PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=43,y=14,min_width=7,text="Apply",callback=submit_colors,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.green),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    tool_ctl.color_apply.hide(true)
+
+    local function c_go_home()
+        main_pane.set_value(1)
+        clr_pane.set_value(1)
+    end
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_3,x=1,y=1,height=1,text="Settings saved!"}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_3,x=1,y=14,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray)}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_3,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Home",callback=c_go_home,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_4,x=1,y=1,height=5,text="Failed to save the settings file.\n\nThere may not be enough space for the modification or server file permissions may be denying writes."}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_4,x=1,y=14,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray)}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_4,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Home",callback=c_go_home,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    --#endregion
+
     --#region Summary and Saving
 
     local sum_c_1 = Div{parent=summary,x=2,y=4,width=49}
@@ -456,7 +582,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
             tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
             tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
         else
-            main_pane.set_value(4)
+            main_pane.set_value(5)
         end
     end
 
@@ -487,6 +613,8 @@ local function config_view(display)
             try_set(mode, ini_cfg.LogMode)
             try_set(path, ini_cfg.LogPath)
             try_set(en_dbg, ini_cfg.LogDebug)
+            try_set(fp_theme, ini_cfg.FrontPanelTheme)
+            try_set(c_mode, ini_cfg.ColorMode)
 
             tool_ctl.view_cfg.enable()
 
@@ -511,6 +639,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
         main_pane.set_value(1)
         plc_pane.set_value(1)
         net_pane.set_value(1)
+        clr_pane.set_value(1)
         sum_pane.set_value(1)
     end
 
@@ -588,7 +717,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
         tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
         sum_pane.set_value(1)
-        main_pane.set_value(5)
+        main_pane.set_value(6)
         tool_ctl.importing_legacy = true
     end
 
@@ -617,9 +746,15 @@ local function config_view(display)
             local raw = cfg[f[1]]
             local val = util.strval(raw)
 
-            if f[1] == "AuthKey" then val = string.rep("*", string.len(val)) end
-            if f[1] == "LogMode" then val = util.trinary(raw == log.MODE.APPEND, "append", "replace") end
-            if f[1] == "EmerCoolColor" and raw ~= nil then val = rsio.color_name(raw) end
+            if f[1] == "AuthKey" then val = string.rep("*", string.len(val))
+            elseif f[1] == "LogMode" then val = util.trinary(raw == log.MODE.APPEND, "append", "replace")
+            elseif f[1] == "EmerCoolColor" and raw ~= nil then val = rsio.color_name(raw)
+            elseif f[1] == "FrontPanelTheme" then
+                if raw == 1 then val = "Sandstone" elseif raw == 2 then val = "Basalt" end
+            elseif f[1] == "ColorMode" then
+                if raw == 1 then val = "Standard" elseif raw == 2 then val = "Protanopia" elseif raw == 3 then val = "Deuteranopia" elseif raw == 4 then val = "Tritanopia" end
+            end
+
             if val == "nil" then val = "<not set>" end
 
             local c = util.trinary(alternate, g_lg_fg_bg, cpair(colors.gray,colors.white))
diff --git a/reactor-plc/panel/front_panel.lua b/reactor-plc/panel/front_panel.lua
index 41737e8..7c087a8 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/panel/front_panel.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/panel/front_panel.lua
@@ -34,8 +34,12 @@ local ind_red = style.ind_red
 -- create new front panel view
 ---@param panel graphics_element main displaybox
 local function init(panel)
-    local header = TextBox{parent=panel,y=1,text="REACTOR PLC - UNIT ?",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.header}
-    header.register(databus.ps, "unit_id", function (id) header.set_value(util.c("REACTOR PLC - UNIT ", id)) end)
+    local s_hi_box = style.theme.highlight_box
+
+    local disabled_fg = style.fp.disabled_fg
+
+    local header = TextBox{parent=panel,y=1,text="FISSION REACTOR PLC - UNIT ?",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.theme.header}
+    header.register(databus.ps, "unit_id", function (id) header.set_value(util.c("FISSION REACTOR PLC - UNIT ", id)) end)
 
     --
     -- system indicators
@@ -75,7 +79,7 @@ local function init(panel)
 
 ---@diagnostic disable-next-line: undefined-field
     local comp_id = util.sprintf("(%d)", os.getComputerID())
-    TextBox{parent=system,x=9,y=5,width=6,height=1,text=comp_id,fg_bg=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.ivory)}
+    TextBox{parent=system,x=9,y=5,width=6,height=1,text=comp_id,fg_bg=disabled_fg}
 
     --
     -- status & controls
@@ -91,12 +95,12 @@ local function init(panel)
         emer_cool.register(databus.ps, "emer_cool", emer_cool.update)
     end
 
-    local status_trip_rct = Rectangle{parent=status,width=20,height=3,x=1,border=border(1,colors.lightGray,true),even_inner=true,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.ivory)}
-    local status_trip = Div{parent=status_trip_rct,width=18,height=1,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.lightGray)}
+    local status_trip_rct = Rectangle{parent=status,width=20,height=3,x=1,border=border(1,s_hi_box.bkg,true),even_inner=true}
+    local status_trip = Div{parent=status_trip_rct,width=18,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
     local scram = LED{parent=status_trip,width=10,label="RPS TRIP",colors=ind_red,flash=true,period=flasher.PERIOD.BLINK_250_MS}
 
-    local controls_rct = Rectangle{parent=status,width=17,height=3,x=1,border=border(1,colors.white,true),even_inner=true,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.ivory)}
-    local controls = Div{parent=controls_rct,width=15,height=1,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.white)}
+    local controls_rct = Rectangle{parent=status,width=17,height=3,x=1,border=border(1,s_hi_box.bkg,true),even_inner=true}
+    local controls = Div{parent=controls_rct,width=15,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
     PushButton{parent=controls,x=1,y=1,min_width=7,text="SCRAM",callback=databus.rps_scram,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red_off)}
     PushButton{parent=controls,x=9,y=1,min_width=7,text="RESET",callback=databus.rps_reset,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.yellow),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.yellow_off)}
 
@@ -107,9 +111,9 @@ local function init(panel)
     -- about footer
     --
 
-    local about   = Rectangle{parent=panel,width=32,height=3,x=2,y=16,border=border(1,colors.ivory),thin=true,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.white)}
-    local fw_v    = TextBox{parent=about,x=2,y=1,text="FW: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
-    local comms_v = TextBox{parent=about,x=17,y=1,text="NT: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
+    local about   = Div{parent=panel,width=15,height=3,x=1,y=18,fg_bg=disabled_fg}
+    local fw_v    = TextBox{parent=about,x=1,y=1,text="FW: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
+    local comms_v = TextBox{parent=about,x=1,y=2,text="NT: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
 
     fw_v.register(databus.ps, "version", function (version) fw_v.set_value(util.c("FW: ", version)) end)
     comms_v.register(databus.ps, "comms_version", function (version) comms_v.set_value(util.c("NT: v", version)) end)
@@ -118,7 +122,7 @@ local function init(panel)
     -- rps list
     --
 
-    local rps = Rectangle{parent=panel,width=16,height=16,x=36,y=3,border=border(1,colors.lightGray),thin=true,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.lightGray)}
+    local rps = Rectangle{parent=panel,width=16,height=16,x=36,y=3,border=border(1,s_hi_box.bkg),thin=true,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
     local rps_man  = LED{parent=rps,label="MANUAL",colors=ind_red}
     local rps_auto = LED{parent=rps,label="AUTOMATIC",colors=ind_red}
     local rps_tmo  = LED{parent=rps,label="TIMEOUT",colors=ind_red}
diff --git a/reactor-plc/panel/style.lua b/reactor-plc/panel/style.lua
index 1cf783c..5aca524 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/panel/style.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/panel/style.lua
@@ -2,46 +2,30 @@
 -- Graphics Style Options
 --
 
-local core = require("graphics.core")
+local core   = require("graphics.core")
+local themes = require("graphics.themes")
 
+---@class plc_style
 local style = {}
 
 local cpair = core.cpair
 
--- GLOBAL --
-
--- remap global colors
-colors.ivory = colors.pink
-colors.yellow_hc = colors.purple
-colors.red_off = colors.brown
-colors.yellow_off = colors.magenta
-colors.green_off = colors.lime
-
-style.root = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory)
-style.header = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray)
-
-style.colors = {
-    { c = colors.red,       hex = 0xdf4949 },   -- RED ON
-    { c = colors.orange,    hex = 0xffb659 },
-    { c = colors.yellow,    hex = 0xf9fb53 },   -- YELLOW ON
-    { c = colors.lime,      hex = 0x16665a },   -- GREEN OFF
-    { c = colors.green,     hex = 0x6be551 },   -- GREEN ON
-    { c = colors.cyan,      hex = 0x34bac8 },
-    { c = colors.lightBlue, hex = 0x6cc0f2 },
-    { c = colors.blue,      hex = 0x0096ff },
-    { c = colors.purple,    hex = 0xb156ee },   -- YELLOW HIGH CONTRAST
-    { c = colors.pink,      hex = 0xdcd9ca },   -- IVORY
-    { c = colors.magenta,   hex = 0x85862c },   -- YELLOW OFF
-    -- { c = colors.white,     hex = 0xdcd9ca },
-    { c = colors.lightGray, hex = 0xb1b8b3 },
-    { c = colors.gray,      hex = 0x575757 },
-    -- { c = colors.black,     hex = 0x191919 },
-    { c = colors.brown,     hex = 0x672223 }    -- RED OFF
-}
-
--- COMMON COLOR PAIRS --
+style.theme = themes.sandstone
+style.fp = themes.get_fp_style(style.theme)
 
 style.ind_grn = cpair(colors.green, colors.green_off)
 style.ind_red = cpair(colors.red, colors.red_off)
 
+-- set theme per configuration
+---@param fp integer fp theme ID (1 = sandstone, 2 = basalt)
+function style.set_theme(fp)
+    if fp == 1 then
+        style.theme = themes.sandstone
+    elseif fp == 2 then
+        style.theme = themes.basalt
+    end
+
+    style.fp = themes.get_fp_style(style.theme)
+end
+
 return style
diff --git a/reactor-plc/plc.lua b/reactor-plc/plc.lua
index eec1e4d..560f3ba 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/plc.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/plc.lua
@@ -52,6 +52,9 @@ function plc.load_config()
     config.LogPath = settings.get("LogPath")
     config.LogDebug = settings.get("LogDebug")
 
+    config.FrontPanelTheme = settings.get("FrontPanelTheme")
+    config.ColorMode = settings.get("ColorMode")
+
     local cfv = util.new_validator()
 
     cfv.assert_type_bool(config.Networked)
@@ -78,6 +81,11 @@ function plc.load_config()
     cfv.assert_type_str(config.LogPath)
     cfv.assert_type_bool(config.LogDebug)
 
+    cfv.assert_type_int(config.FrontPanelTheme)
+    cfv.assert_range(config.FrontPanelTheme, 1, 2)
+    cfv.assert_type_int(config.ColorMode)
+    cfv.assert_range(config.ColorMode, 1, 4)
+
     -- check emergency coolant configuration if enabled
     if config.EmerCoolEnable then
         cfv.assert_eq(rsio.is_valid_side(config.EmerCoolSide), true)
diff --git a/reactor-plc/renderer.lua b/reactor-plc/renderer.lua
index 2613600..31af361 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/renderer.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/renderer.lua
@@ -18,11 +18,15 @@ local ui = {
 }
 
 -- try to start the UI
+---@param theme integer front panel theme ID (1 = sandstone, 2 = basalt)
 ---@return boolean success, any error_msg
-function renderer.try_start_ui()
+function renderer.try_start_ui(theme)
     local status, msg = true, nil
 
     if ui.display == nil then
+        -- set theme
+        style.set_theme(theme)
+
         -- reset terminal
         term.setTextColor(colors.white)
         term.setBackgroundColor(colors.black)
@@ -30,13 +34,13 @@ function renderer.try_start_ui()
         term.setCursorPos(1, 1)
 
         -- set overridden colors
-        for i = 1, #style.colors do
-            term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, style.colors[i].hex)
+        for i = 1, #style.theme.colors do
+            term.setPaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c, style.theme.colors[i].hex)
         end
 
         -- init front panel view
         status, msg = pcall(function ()
-            ui.display = DisplayBox{window=term.current(),fg_bg=style.root}
+            ui.display = DisplayBox{window=term.current(),fg_bg=style.fp.root}
             panel_view(ui.display)
         end)
 
@@ -64,9 +68,9 @@ function renderer.close_ui()
         ui.display = nil
 
         -- restore colors
-        for i = 1, #style.colors do
-            local r, g, b = term.nativePaletteColor(style.colors[i].c)
-            term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, r, g, b)
+        for i = 1, #style.theme.colors do
+            local r, g, b = term.nativePaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c)
+            term.setPaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c, r, g, b)
         end
 
         -- reset terminal
diff --git a/reactor-plc/startup.lua b/reactor-plc/startup.lua
index 9c3d382..66f6d77 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/startup.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/startup.lua
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ local plc       = require("reactor-plc.plc")
 local renderer  = require("reactor-plc.renderer")
 local threads   = require("reactor-plc.threads")
 
-local R_PLC_VERSION = "v1.6.14"
+local R_PLC_VERSION = "v1.6.15"
 
 local println = util.println
 local println_ts = util.println_ts
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ local function main()
         -- front panel time!
         if not renderer.ui_ready() then
             local message
-            plc_state.fp_ok, message = renderer.try_start_ui()
+            plc_state.fp_ok, message = renderer.try_start_ui(config.FrontPanelTheme)
 
             if not plc_state.fp_ok then
                 println_ts(util.c("UI error: ", message))
diff --git a/rtu/configure.lua b/rtu/configure.lua
index 131623b..acc419f 100644
--- a/rtu/configure.lua
+++ b/rtu/configure.lua
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ local RadioButton = require("graphics.elements.controls.radio_button")
 local NumberField = require("graphics.elements.form.number_field")
 local TextField   = require("graphics.elements.form.text_field")
 
+local IndLight    = require("graphics.elements.indicators.light")
+
 local println = util.println
 local tri = util.trinary
 
@@ -73,7 +75,8 @@ assert(#PORT_DSGN == rsio.NUM_PORTS)
 
 -- changes to the config data/format to let the user know
 local changes = {
-    {"v1.7.9", { "ConnTimeout can now have a fractional part" } }
+    { "v1.7.9", { "ConnTimeout can now have a fractional part" } },
+    { "v1.7.15", { "Added front panel UI theme", "Added color accessibility modes" } }
 }
 
 ---@class rtu_rs_definition
@@ -119,13 +122,15 @@ local g_lg_fg_bg = cpair(colors.gray, colors.lightGray)
 local nav_fg_bg = bw_fg_bg
 local btn_act_fg_bg = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray)
 
+---@class _rtu_cfg_tool_ctl
 local tool_ctl = {
     ask_config = false,
     has_config = false,
     viewing_config = false,
     importing_legacy = false,
     importing_any_dc = false,
-    peri_cfg_editing = false, ---@type string|false
+    jumped_to_color = false,
+    peri_cfg_editing = false, ---@type integer|false
     peri_cfg_manual = false,
     rs_cfg_port = IO.F_SCRAM, ---@type IO_PORT
     rs_cfg_editing = false,   ---@type integer|false
@@ -133,6 +138,9 @@ local tool_ctl = {
     view_gw_cfg = nil,        ---@type graphics_element
     dev_cfg = nil,            ---@type graphics_element
     rs_cfg = nil,             ---@type graphics_element
+    color_cfg = nil,          ---@type graphics_element
+    color_next = nil,         ---@type graphics_element
+    color_apply = nil,        ---@type graphics_element
     settings_apply = nil,     ---@type graphics_element
     settings_confirm = nil,   ---@type graphics_element
 
@@ -181,7 +189,9 @@ local tmp_cfg = {
     AuthKey = nil,      ---@type string|nil
     LogMode = 0,
     LogPath = "",
-    LogDebug = false
+    LogDebug = false,
+    FrontPanelTheme = 1,
+    ColorMode = 1
 }
 
 ---@class rtu_config
@@ -198,7 +208,9 @@ local fields = {
     { "AuthKey", "Facility Auth Key", "" },
     { "LogMode", "Log Mode", log.MODE.APPEND },
     { "LogPath", "Log Path", "/log.txt" },
-    { "LogDebug","Log Debug Messages", false }
+    { "LogDebug", "Log Debug Messages", false },
+    { "FrontPanelTheme", "Front Panel Theme", 1 },
+    { "ColorMode", "Color Mode", 1 }
 }
 
 local side_options = { "Top", "Bottom", "Left", "Right", "Front", "Back" }
@@ -266,12 +278,13 @@ local function config_view(display)
     local spkr_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local net_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local log_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
+    local clr_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local summary = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local changelog = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local peri_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local rs_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
 
-    local main_pane = MultiPane{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1,panes={main_page,spkr_cfg,net_cfg,log_cfg,summary,changelog,peri_cfg,rs_cfg}}
+    local main_pane = MultiPane{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1,panes={main_page,spkr_cfg,net_cfg,log_cfg,clr_cfg,summary,changelog,peri_cfg,rs_cfg}}
 
     --#region Main Page
 
@@ -290,7 +303,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
         tool_ctl.gen_summary(settings_cfg)
         tool_ctl.settings_apply.hide(true)
         tool_ctl.settings_confirm.hide(true)
-        main_pane.set_value(5)
+        main_pane.set_value(6)
     end
 
     if fs.exists("/rtu/config.lua") then
@@ -300,12 +313,12 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
     local function show_peri_conns()
         tool_ctl.gen_peri_summary(ini_cfg)
-        main_pane.set_value(7)
+        main_pane.set_value(8)
     end
 
     local function show_rs_conns()
         tool_ctl.gen_rs_summary(ini_cfg)
-        main_pane.set_value(8)
+        main_pane.set_value(9)
     end
 
     PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=y_start,min_width=19,text="Configure Gateway",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(2)end,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.blue),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
@@ -313,15 +326,24 @@ local function config_view(display)
     tool_ctl.dev_cfg = PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=y_start+4,min_width=24,text="Peripheral Connections",callback=show_peri_conns,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.yellow),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg,dis_fg_bg=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.white)}
     tool_ctl.rs_cfg = PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=y_start+6,min_width=22,text="Redstone Connections",callback=show_rs_conns,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.yellow),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg,dis_fg_bg=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.white)}
 
+    local function jump_color()
+        tool_ctl.jumped_to_color = true
+        tool_ctl.color_next.hide(true)
+        tool_ctl.color_apply.show()
+        main_pane.set_value(5)
+    end
+
+    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=17,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_cfg = PushButton{parent=main_page,x=23,y=17,min_width=15,text="Color Options",callback=jump_color,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=39,y=17,min_width=12,text="Change Log",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(7)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
     if not tool_ctl.has_config then
         tool_ctl.view_gw_cfg.disable()
         tool_ctl.dev_cfg.disable()
         tool_ctl.rs_cfg.disable()
+        tool_ctl.color_cfg.disable()
     end
 
-    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=17,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
-    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=39,y=17,min_width=12,text="Change Log",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(6)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
-
     --#endregion
 
     --#region Speakers
@@ -480,11 +502,8 @@ local function config_view(display)
             tmp_cfg.LogMode = mode.get_value() - 1
             tmp_cfg.LogPath = path.get_value()
             tmp_cfg.LogDebug = en_dbg.get_value()
-            tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
-            tool_ctl.viewing_config = false
-            tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
-            tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
-            tool_ctl.settings_confirm.hide(true)
+            tool_ctl.color_apply.hide(true)
+            tool_ctl.color_next.show()
             main_pane.set_value(5)
         else path_err.show() end
     end
@@ -494,6 +513,106 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
     --#endregion
 
+    --#region Color Options
+
+    local clr_c_1 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_2 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_3 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_4 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+
+    local clr_pane = MultiPane{parent=clr_cfg,x=1,y=4,panes={clr_c_1,clr_c_2,clr_c_3,clr_c_4}}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_cfg,x=1,y=2,height=1,text=" Color Configuration",fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.magenta)}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=1,height=2,text="Here you can select the color theme for the front panel."}
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=4,height=2,text="Click 'Accessibility' below to access colorblind assistive options.",fg_bg=g_lg_fg_bg}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=7,height=1,text="Front Panel Theme"}
+    local fp_theme = RadioButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=8,default=ini_cfg.FrontPanelTheme,options={"Sandstone","Basalt"},callback=function()end,radio_colors=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.black),select_color=colors.magenta}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_2,x=1,y=1,height=6,text="By default, this project uses green/red heavily to distinguish ok and not, with some indicators also using multiple colors. By selecting a color blindness below, blues will be used instead of greens on indicators and multi-color indicators will be split up as space permits."}
+
+    local function recolor(value)
+        if value == 1 then
+            for i = 1, #style.colors do term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, style.colors[i].hex) end
+        elseif value == 2 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x1081ff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xf5e633)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xff521a)
+        elseif value == 3 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x1081ff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xf7c311)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xfb5615)
+        elseif value == 4 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x00ecff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xffbc00)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xff0000)
+        end
+    end
+
+    local c_mode = RadioButton{parent=clr_c_2,x=1,y=8,default=ini_cfg.ColorMode,options={"None","Protanopia","Deuteranopia","Tritanopia"},callback=recolor,radio_colors=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.black),select_color=colors.magenta}
+
+    local _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=8,label="Good",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.green),value=true}
+    _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=9,label="Warning",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.yellow),value=true}
+    _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=10,label="Bad",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),value=true}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=12,height=6,text="Exact color varies by theme.",fg_bg=g_lg_fg_bg}
+
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_2,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Done",callback=function()clr_pane.set_value(1)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    local function back_from_colors()
+        main_pane.set_value(util.trinary(tool_ctl.jumped_to_color, 1, 4))
+        tool_ctl.jumped_to_color = false
+        recolor(1)
+    end
+
+    local function show_access()
+        clr_pane.set_value(2)
+        recolor(c_mode.get_value())
+    end
+
+    local function submit_colors()
+        tmp_cfg.FrontPanelTheme = fp_theme.get_value()
+        tmp_cfg.ColorMode = c_mode.get_value()
+
+        if tool_ctl.jumped_to_color then
+            settings.set("FrontPanelTheme", tmp_cfg.FrontPanelTheme)
+            settings.set("ColorMode", tmp_cfg.ColorMode)
+
+            if settings.save("/rtu.settings") then
+                load_settings(settings_cfg, true)
+                load_settings(ini_cfg)
+                clr_pane.set_value(3)
+            else
+                clr_pane.set_value(4)
+            end
+        else
+            tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
+            tool_ctl.viewing_config = false
+            tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
+            tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
+            tool_ctl.settings_confirm.hide(true)
+            main_pane.set_value(6)
+        end
+    end
+
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=14,text="\x1b Back",callback=back_from_colors,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=8,y=14,min_width=15,text="Accessibility",callback=show_access,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_next = PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=44,y=14,text="Next \x1a",callback=submit_colors,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_apply = PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=43,y=14,min_width=7,text="Apply",callback=submit_colors,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.green),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    tool_ctl.color_apply.hide(true)
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_3,x=1,y=1,height=1,text="Settings saved!"}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_3,x=1,y=14,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray)}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_3,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Home",callback=function()tool_ctl.go_home()end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_4,x=1,y=1,height=5,text="Failed to save the settings file.\n\nThere may not be enough space for the modification or server file permissions may be denying writes."}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_4,x=1,y=14,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray)}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_4,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Home",callback=function()tool_ctl.go_home()end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    --#endregion
+
     --#region Summary and Saving
 
     local sum_c_1 = Div{parent=summary,x=2,y=4,width=49}
@@ -520,7 +639,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
             end
 
             tool_ctl.viewing_config = false
-        else main_pane.set_value(4) end
+        else main_pane.set_value(5) end
     end
 
     ---@param element graphics_element
@@ -552,6 +671,8 @@ local function config_view(display)
             try_set(mode, ini_cfg.LogMode)
             try_set(path, ini_cfg.LogPath)
             try_set(en_dbg, ini_cfg.LogDebug)
+            try_set(fp_theme, ini_cfg.FrontPanelTheme)
+            try_set(c_mode, ini_cfg.ColorMode)
 
             if not exclude_conns then
                 tmp_cfg.Peripherals = deep_copy_peri(ini_cfg.Peripherals)
@@ -1257,7 +1378,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
         tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
         if tool_ctl.importing_any_dc then sum_pane.set_value(7) else sum_pane.set_value(1) end
-        main_pane.set_value(5)
+        main_pane.set_value(6)
         tool_ctl.settings_apply.hide(true)
         tool_ctl.settings_confirm.show()
         tool_ctl.importing_legacy = true
@@ -1271,6 +1392,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
         main_pane.set_value(1)
         net_pane.set_value(1)
+        clr_pane.set_value(1)
         sum_pane.set_value(1)
         peri_pane.set_value(1)
         rs_pane.set_value(1)
@@ -1301,8 +1423,14 @@ local function config_view(display)
             local raw = cfg[f[1]]
             local val = util.strval(raw)
 
-            if f[1] == "AuthKey" then val = string.rep("*", string.len(val)) end
-            if f[1] == "LogMode" then val = util.trinary(raw == log.MODE.APPEND, "append", "replace") end
+            if f[1] == "AuthKey" then val = string.rep("*", string.len(val))
+            elseif f[1] == "LogMode" then val = util.trinary(raw == log.MODE.APPEND, "append", "replace")
+            elseif f[1] == "FrontPanelTheme" then
+                if raw == 1 then val = "Sandstone" elseif raw == 2 then val = "Basalt" end
+            elseif f[1] == "ColorMode" then
+                if raw == 1 then val = "Standard" elseif raw == 2 then val = "Protanopia" elseif raw == 3 then val = "Deuteranopia" elseif raw == 4 then val = "Tritanopia" end
+            end
+
             if val == "nil" then val = "<not set>" end
 
             local c = util.trinary(alternate, g_lg_fg_bg, cpair(colors.gray,colors.white))
diff --git a/rtu/panel/front_panel.lua b/rtu/panel/front_panel.lua
index 206ea21..9989e9a 100644
--- a/rtu/panel/front_panel.lua
+++ b/rtu/panel/front_panel.lua
@@ -22,8 +22,6 @@ local ALIGN = core.ALIGN
 
 local cpair = core.cpair
 
-local fp_label = style.fp_label
-
 local ind_grn = style.ind_grn
 
 local UNIT_TYPE_LABELS = { "UNKNOWN", "REDSTONE", "BOILER", "TURBINE", "DYNAMIC TANK", "IND MATRIX", "SPS", "SNA", "ENV DETECTOR" }
@@ -32,7 +30,9 @@ local UNIT_TYPE_LABELS = { "UNKNOWN", "REDSTONE", "BOILER", "TURBINE", "DYNAMIC
 ---@param panel graphics_element main displaybox
 ---@param units table unit list
 local function init(panel, units)
-    TextBox{parent=panel,y=1,text="RTU GATEWAY",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.header}
+    local disabled_fg = style.fp.disabled_fg
+
+    TextBox{parent=panel,y=1,text="RTU GATEWAY",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.theme.header}
 
     --
     -- system indicators
@@ -64,17 +64,17 @@ local function init(panel, units)
 
 ---@diagnostic disable-next-line: undefined-field
     local comp_id = util.sprintf("(%d)", os.getComputerID())
-    TextBox{parent=system,x=9,y=4,width=6,height=1,text=comp_id,fg_bg=fp_label}
+    TextBox{parent=system,x=9,y=4,width=6,height=1,text=comp_id,fg_bg=disabled_fg}
 
-    TextBox{parent=system,x=1,y=14,text="SPEAKERS",height=1,width=8,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local speaker_count = DataIndicator{parent=system,x=10,y=14,label="",format="%3d",value=0,width=3,fg_bg=cpair(colors.gray,colors.white)}
+    TextBox{parent=system,x=1,y=14,text="SPEAKERS",height=1,width=8,fg_bg=style.fp.text_fg}
+    local speaker_count = DataIndicator{parent=system,x=10,y=14,label="",format="%3d",value=0,width=3,fg_bg=style.theme.field_box}
     speaker_count.register(databus.ps, "speaker_count", speaker_count.update)
 
     --
     -- about label
     --
 
-    local about   = Div{parent=panel,width=15,height=3,x=1,y=18,fg_bg=fp_label}
+    local about   = Div{parent=panel,width=15,height=3,x=1,y=18,fg_bg=disabled_fg}
     local fw_v    = TextBox{parent=about,x=1,y=1,text="FW: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
     local comms_v = TextBox{parent=about,x=1,y=2,text="NT: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
 
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ local function init(panel, units)
 
         -- assignment (unit # or facility)
         local for_unit = util.trinary(unit.reactor == 0, "\x1a FACIL ", "\x1a UNIT " .. unit.reactor)
-        TextBox{parent=unit_hw_statuses,y=i,x=19,text=for_unit,height=1,fg_bg=fp_label}
+        TextBox{parent=unit_hw_statuses,y=i,x=19,text=for_unit,height=1,fg_bg=disabled_fg}
     end
 end
 
diff --git a/rtu/panel/style.lua b/rtu/panel/style.lua
index bfc52cf..36fd542 100644
--- a/rtu/panel/style.lua
+++ b/rtu/panel/style.lua
@@ -2,47 +2,29 @@
 -- Graphics Style Options
 --
 
-local core = require("graphics.core")
+local core   = require("graphics.core")
+local themes = require("graphics.themes")
 
+---@class rtu_style
 local style = {}
 
 local cpair = core.cpair
 
--- GLOBAL --
-
--- remap global colors
-colors.ivory = colors.pink
-colors.yellow_hc = colors.purple
-colors.red_off = colors.brown
-colors.yellow_off = colors.magenta
-colors.green_off = colors.lime
-
-style.root = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory)
-style.header = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray)
-
-style.colors = {
-    { c = colors.red,       hex = 0xdf4949 },   -- RED ON
-    { c = colors.orange,    hex = 0xffb659 },
-    { c = colors.yellow,    hex = 0xf9fb53 },   -- YELLOW ON
-    { c = colors.lime,      hex = 0x16665a },   -- GREEN OFF
-    { c = colors.green,     hex = 0x6be551 },   -- GREEN ON
-    { c = colors.cyan,      hex = 0x34bac8 },
-    { c = colors.lightBlue, hex = 0x6cc0f2 },
-    { c = colors.blue,      hex = 0x0096ff },
-    { c = colors.purple,    hex = 0xb156ee },   -- YELLOW HIGH CONTRAST
-    { c = colors.pink,      hex = 0xdcd9ca },   -- IVORY
-    { c = colors.magenta,   hex = 0x85862c },   -- YELLOW OFF
-    -- { c = colors.white,     hex = 0xdcd9ca },
-    { c = colors.lightGray, hex = 0xb1b8b3 },
-    { c = colors.gray,      hex = 0x575757 },
-    -- { c = colors.black,     hex = 0x191919 },
-    { c = colors.brown,     hex = 0x672223 }    -- RED OFF
-}
-
--- COMMON COLOR PAIRS --
-
-style.fp_label = cpair(colors.lightGray, colors.ivory)
+style.theme = themes.sandstone
+style.fp = themes.get_fp_style(style.theme)
 
 style.ind_grn = cpair(colors.green, colors.green_off)
 
+-- set theme per configuration
+---@param fp integer fp theme ID (1 = sandstone, 2 = basalt)
+function style.set_theme(fp)
+    if fp == 1 then
+        style.theme = themes.sandstone
+    elseif fp == 2 then
+        style.theme = themes.basalt
+    end
+
+    style.fp = themes.get_fp_style(style.theme)
+end
+
 return style
diff --git a/rtu/renderer.lua b/rtu/renderer.lua
index a212c39..2a1a235 100644
--- a/rtu/renderer.lua
+++ b/rtu/renderer.lua
@@ -19,11 +19,15 @@ local ui = {
 
 -- try to start the UI
 ---@param units table RTU units
+---@param theme integer front panel theme ID (1 = sandstone, 2 = basalt)
 ---@return boolean success, any error_msg
-function renderer.try_start_ui(units)
+function renderer.try_start_ui(units, theme)
     local status, msg = true, nil
 
     if ui.display == nil then
+        -- set theme
+        style.set_theme(theme)
+
         -- reset terminal
         term.setTextColor(colors.white)
         term.setBackgroundColor(colors.black)
@@ -31,13 +35,13 @@ function renderer.try_start_ui(units)
         term.setCursorPos(1, 1)
 
         -- set overridden colors
-        for i = 1, #style.colors do
-            term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, style.colors[i].hex)
+        for i = 1, #style.theme.colors do
+            term.setPaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c, style.theme.colors[i].hex)
         end
 
         -- init front panel view
         status, msg = pcall(function ()
-            ui.display = DisplayBox{window=term.current(),fg_bg=style.root}
+            ui.display = DisplayBox{window=term.current(),fg_bg=style.fp.root}
             panel_view(ui.display, units)
         end)
 
@@ -65,9 +69,9 @@ function renderer.close_ui()
         ui.display = nil
 
         -- restore colors
-        for i = 1, #style.colors do
-            local r, g, b = term.nativePaletteColor(style.colors[i].c)
-            term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, r, g, b)
+        for i = 1, #style.theme.colors do
+            local r, g, b = term.nativePaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c)
+            term.setPaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c, r, g, b)
         end
 
         -- reset terminal
diff --git a/rtu/rtu.lua b/rtu/rtu.lua
index bac230f..ab13bbd 100644
--- a/rtu/rtu.lua
+++ b/rtu/rtu.lua
@@ -29,15 +29,20 @@ function rtu.load_config()
     config.Redstone = settings.get("Redstone")
 
     config.SpeakerVolume = settings.get("SpeakerVolume")
+
     config.SVR_Channel = settings.get("SVR_Channel")
     config.RTU_Channel = settings.get("RTU_Channel")
     config.ConnTimeout = settings.get("ConnTimeout")
     config.TrustedRange = settings.get("TrustedRange")
     config.AuthKey = settings.get("AuthKey")
+
     config.LogMode = settings.get("LogMode")
     config.LogPath = settings.get("LogPath")
     config.LogDebug = settings.get("LogDebug")
 
+    config.FrontPanelTheme = settings.get("FrontPanelTheme")
+    config.ColorMode = settings.get("ColorMode")
+
     local cfv = util.new_validator()
 
     cfv.assert_type_num(config.SpeakerVolume)
@@ -61,6 +66,11 @@ function rtu.load_config()
     cfv.assert_type_str(config.LogPath)
     cfv.assert_type_bool(config.LogDebug)
 
+    cfv.assert_type_int(config.FrontPanelTheme)
+    cfv.assert_range(config.FrontPanelTheme, 1, 2)
+    cfv.assert_type_int(config.ColorMode)
+    cfv.assert_range(config.ColorMode, 1, 4)
+
     cfv.assert_type_table(config.Peripherals)
     cfv.assert_type_table(config.Redstone)
 
diff --git a/rtu/startup.lua b/rtu/startup.lua
index 90b81a0..8888d05 100644
--- a/rtu/startup.lua
+++ b/rtu/startup.lua
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ local function main()
     if sys_config() then
         -- start UI
         local message
-        rtu_state.fp_ok, message = renderer.try_start_ui(units)
+        rtu_state.fp_ok, message = renderer.try_start_ui(units, config.FrontPanelTheme)
 
         if not rtu_state.fp_ok then
             println_ts(util.c("UI error: ", message))
diff --git a/supervisor/configure.lua b/supervisor/configure.lua
index 34398b6..2f7bcd6 100644
--- a/supervisor/configure.lua
+++ b/supervisor/configure.lua
@@ -22,6 +22,8 @@ local RadioButton = require("graphics.elements.controls.radio_button")
 local NumberField = require("graphics.elements.form.number_field")
 local TextField   = require("graphics.elements.form.text_field")
 
+local IndLight    = require("graphics.elements.indicators.light")
+
 local println = util.println
 local tri = util.trinary
 
@@ -32,7 +34,9 @@ local CENTER = core.ALIGN.CENTER
 local RIGHT = core.ALIGN.RIGHT
 
 -- changes to the config data/format to let the user know
-local changes = {}
+local changes = {
+    { "v1.2.12", { "Added front panel UI theme", "Added color accessibility modes" } }
+}
 
 ---@class svr_configurator
 local configurator = {}
@@ -63,13 +67,18 @@ local g_lg_fg_bg = cpair(colors.gray, colors.lightGray)
 local nav_fg_bg = bw_fg_bg
 local btn_act_fg_bg = cpair(colors.white, colors.gray)
 
+---@class _svr_cfg_tool_ctl
 local tool_ctl = {
     ask_config = false,
     has_config = false,
     viewing_config = false,
     importing_legacy = false,
+    jumped_to_color = false,
 
     view_cfg = nil,         ---@type graphics_element
+    color_cfg = nil,        ---@type graphics_element
+    color_next = nil,       ---@type graphics_element
+    color_apply = nil,      ---@type graphics_element
     settings_apply = nil,   ---@type graphics_element
 
     gen_summary = nil,      ---@type function
@@ -108,6 +117,8 @@ local tmp_cfg = {
     LogMode = 0,
     LogPath = "",
     LogDebug = false,
+    FrontPanelTheme = 1,
+    ColorMode = 1
 }
 
 ---@class svr_config
@@ -134,7 +145,9 @@ local fields = {
     { "AuthKey", "Facility Auth Key" , ""},
     { "LogMode", "Log Mode", log.MODE.APPEND },
     { "LogPath", "Log Path", "/log.txt" },
-    { "LogDebug","Log Debug Messages", false }
+    { "LogDebug", "Log Debug Messages", false },
+    { "FrontPanelTheme", "Front Panel Theme", 1 },
+    { "ColorMode", "Color Mode", 1 }
 }
 
 -- load data from the settings file
@@ -164,11 +177,12 @@ local function config_view(display)
     local svr_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local net_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local log_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
+    local clr_cfg = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local summary = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local changelog = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
     local import_err = Div{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1}
 
-    local main_pane = MultiPane{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1,panes={main_page,svr_cfg,net_cfg,log_cfg,summary,changelog,import_err}}
+    local main_pane = MultiPane{parent=root_pane_div,x=1,y=1,panes={main_page,svr_cfg,net_cfg,log_cfg,clr_cfg,summary,changelog,import_err}}
 
     -- Main Page
 
@@ -185,7 +199,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
         tool_ctl.viewing_config = true
         tool_ctl.gen_summary(settings_cfg)
         tool_ctl.settings_apply.hide(true)
-        main_pane.set_value(5)
+        main_pane.set_value(6)
     end
 
     if fs.exists("/supervisor/config.lua") then
@@ -196,10 +210,21 @@ local function config_view(display)
     PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=y_start,min_width=18,text="Configure System",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(2)end,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.blue),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
     tool_ctl.view_cfg = PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=y_start+2,min_width=20,text="View Configuration",callback=view_config,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.blue),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg,dis_fg_bg=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.white)}
 
-    if not tool_ctl.has_config then tool_ctl.view_cfg.disable() end
+    local function jump_color()
+        tool_ctl.jumped_to_color = true
+        tool_ctl.color_next.hide(true)
+        tool_ctl.color_apply.show()
+        main_pane.set_value(5)
+    end
 
     PushButton{parent=main_page,x=2,y=17,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
-    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=39,y=17,min_width=12,text="Change Log",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(6)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_cfg = PushButton{parent=main_page,x=23,y=17,min_width=15,text="Color Options",callback=jump_color,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    PushButton{parent=main_page,x=39,y=17,min_width=12,text="Change Log",callback=function()main_pane.set_value(7)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    if not tool_ctl.has_config then
+        tool_ctl.view_cfg.disable()
+        tool_ctl.color_cfg.disable()
+    end
 
     --#region Facility
 
@@ -721,10 +746,8 @@ local function config_view(display)
             tmp_cfg.LogMode = mode.get_value() - 1
             tmp_cfg.LogPath = path.get_value()
             tmp_cfg.LogDebug = en_dbg.get_value()
-            tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
-            tool_ctl.viewing_config = false
-            tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
-            tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
+            tool_ctl.color_apply.hide(true)
+            tool_ctl.color_next.show()
             main_pane.set_value(5)
         else path_err.show() end
     end
@@ -734,6 +757,110 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
     --#endregion
 
+    --#region Color Options
+
+    local clr_c_1 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_2 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_3 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+    local clr_c_4 = Div{parent=clr_cfg,x=2,y=4,width=49}
+
+    local clr_pane = MultiPane{parent=clr_cfg,x=1,y=4,panes={clr_c_1,clr_c_2,clr_c_3,clr_c_4}}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_cfg,x=1,y=2,height=1,text=" Color Configuration",fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.magenta)}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=1,height=2,text="Here you can select the color theme for the front panel."}
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=4,height=2,text="Click 'Accessibility' below to access colorblind assistive options.",fg_bg=g_lg_fg_bg}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=7,height=1,text="Front Panel Theme"}
+    local fp_theme = RadioButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=8,default=ini_cfg.FrontPanelTheme,options={"Sandstone","Basalt"},callback=function()end,radio_colors=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.black),select_color=colors.magenta}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_2,x=1,y=1,height=6,text="By default, this project uses green/red heavily to distinguish ok and not, with some indicators also using multiple colors. By selecting a color blindness below, blues will be used instead of greens on indicators and multi-color indicators will be split up as space permits."}
+
+    local function recolor(value)
+        if value == 1 then
+            for i = 1, #style.colors do term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, style.colors[i].hex) end
+        elseif value == 2 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x1081ff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xf5e633)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xff521a)
+        elseif value == 3 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x1081ff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xf7c311)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xfb5615)
+        elseif value == 4 then
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.green, 0x00ecff)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.yellow, 0xffbc00)
+            term.setPaletteColor(colors.red, 0xff0000)
+        end
+    end
+
+    local c_mode = RadioButton{parent=clr_c_2,x=1,y=8,default=ini_cfg.ColorMode,options={"None","Protanopia","Deuteranopia","Tritanopia"},callback=recolor,radio_colors=cpair(colors.lightGray,colors.black),select_color=colors.magenta}
+
+    local _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=8,label="Good",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.green),value=true}
+    _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=9,label="Warning",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.yellow),value=true}
+    _ = IndLight{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=10,label="Bad",colors=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),value=true}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_2,x=20,y=12,height=6,text="Exact color varies by theme.",fg_bg=g_lg_fg_bg}
+
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_2,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Done",callback=function()clr_pane.set_value(1)end,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    local function back_from_colors()
+        main_pane.set_value(util.trinary(tool_ctl.jumped_to_color, 1, 4))
+        tool_ctl.jumped_to_color = false
+        recolor(1)
+    end
+
+    local function show_access()
+        clr_pane.set_value(2)
+        recolor(c_mode.get_value())
+    end
+
+    local function submit_colors()
+        tmp_cfg.FrontPanelTheme = fp_theme.get_value()
+        tmp_cfg.ColorMode = c_mode.get_value()
+
+        if tool_ctl.jumped_to_color then
+            settings.set("FrontPanelTheme", tmp_cfg.FrontPanelTheme)
+            settings.set("ColorMode", tmp_cfg.ColorMode)
+
+            if settings.save("/supervisor.settings") then
+                load_settings(settings_cfg, true)
+                load_settings(ini_cfg)
+                clr_pane.set_value(3)
+            else
+                clr_pane.set_value(4)
+            end
+        else
+            tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
+            tool_ctl.viewing_config = false
+            tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
+            tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
+            main_pane.set_value(6)
+        end
+    end
+
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=1,y=14,text="\x1b Back",callback=back_from_colors,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=8,y=14,min_width=15,text="Accessibility",callback=show_access,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_next = PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=44,y=14,text="Next \x1a",callback=submit_colors,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+    tool_ctl.color_apply = PushButton{parent=clr_c_1,x=43,y=14,min_width=7,text="Apply",callback=submit_colors,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.green),active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    tool_ctl.color_apply.hide(true)
+
+    local function c_go_home()
+        main_pane.set_value(1)
+        clr_pane.set_value(1)
+    end
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_3,x=1,y=1,height=1,text="Settings saved!"}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_3,x=1,y=14,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray)}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_3,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Home",callback=c_go_home,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    TextBox{parent=clr_c_4,x=1,y=1,height=5,text="Failed to save the settings file.\n\nThere may not be enough space for the modification or server file permissions may be denying writes."}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_4,x=1,y=14,min_width=6,text="Exit",callback=exit,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.red),active_fg_bg=cpair(colors.white,colors.gray)}
+    PushButton{parent=clr_c_4,x=44,y=14,min_width=6,text="Home",callback=c_go_home,fg_bg=nav_fg_bg,active_fg_bg=btn_act_fg_bg}
+
+    --#endregion
+
     --#region Summary and Saving
 
     local sum_c_1 = Div{parent=summary,x=2,y=4,width=49}
@@ -754,7 +881,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
             tool_ctl.importing_legacy = false
             tool_ctl.settings_apply.show()
         else
-            main_pane.set_value(4)
+            main_pane.set_value(5)
         end
     end
 
@@ -787,6 +914,8 @@ local function config_view(display)
             try_set(mode, ini_cfg.LogMode)
             try_set(path, ini_cfg.LogPath)
             try_set(en_dbg, ini_cfg.LogDebug)
+            try_set(fp_theme, ini_cfg.FrontPanelTheme)
+            try_set(c_mode, ini_cfg.ColorMode)
 
             for i = 1, #ini_cfg.CoolingConfig do
                 local cfg, elems = ini_cfg.CoolingConfig[i], tool_ctl.cooling_elems[i]
@@ -824,6 +953,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
         main_pane.set_value(1)
         svr_pane.set_value(1)
         net_pane.set_value(1)
+        clr_pane.set_value(1)
         sum_pane.set_value(1)
     end
 
@@ -887,7 +1017,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
         if config.REACTOR_COOLING == nil or tmp_cfg.UnitCount ~= #config.REACTOR_COOLING then
             import_err_msg.set_value("Cooling configuration table length must match the number of units.")
-            main_pane.set_value(7)
+            main_pane.set_value(8)
             return
         end
 
@@ -896,7 +1026,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
             if type(cfg) ~= "table" then
                 import_err_msg.set_value("Cooling configuration for unit " .. i .. " must be a table.")
-                main_pane.set_value(7)
+                main_pane.set_value(8)
                 return
             end
 
@@ -907,14 +1037,14 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
         if not (util.is_int(tmp_cfg.FacilityTankMode) and tmp_cfg.FacilityTankMode >= 0 and tmp_cfg.FacilityTankMode <= 8) then
             import_err_msg.set_value("Invalid tank mode present in config. FAC_TANK_MODE must be a number 0 through 8.")
-            main_pane.set_value(7)
+            main_pane.set_value(8)
             return
         end
 
         if config.FAC_TANK_MODE > 0 then
             if config.FAC_TANK_DEFS == nil or tmp_cfg.UnitCount ~= #config.FAC_TANK_DEFS then
                 import_err_msg.set_value("Facility tank definitions table length must match the number of units when using facility tanks.")
-                main_pane.set_value(7)
+                main_pane.set_value(8)
                 return
             end
 
@@ -945,7 +1075,7 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
         tool_ctl.gen_summary(tmp_cfg)
         sum_pane.set_value(1)
-        main_pane.set_value(5)
+        main_pane.set_value(6)
         tool_ctl.importing_legacy = true
     end
 
@@ -976,6 +1106,10 @@ local function config_view(display)
 
             if f[1] == "AuthKey" then val = string.rep("*", string.len(val))
             elseif f[1] == "LogMode" then val = util.trinary(raw == log.MODE.APPEND, "append", "replace")
+            elseif f[1] == "FrontPanelTheme" then
+                if raw == 1 then val = "Sandstone" elseif raw == 2 then val = "Basalt" end
+            elseif f[1] == "ColorMode" then
+                if raw == 1 then val = "Standard" elseif raw == 2 then val = "Protanopia" elseif raw == 3 then val = "Deuteranopia" elseif raw == 4 then val = "Tritanopia" end
             elseif f[1] == "CoolingConfig" and type(cfg.CoolingConfig) == "table" then
                 val = ""
 
diff --git a/supervisor/panel/components/pdg_entry.lua b/supervisor/panel/components/pdg_entry.lua
index 6cb07f7..5bee335 100644
--- a/supervisor/panel/components/pdg_entry.lua
+++ b/supervisor/panel/components/pdg_entry.lua
@@ -17,31 +17,32 @@ local ALIGN = core.ALIGN
 
 local cpair = core.cpair
 
-local black_lg = style.black_lg
-local lg_white = style.lg_white
-
 -- create a pocket diagnostics list entry
 ---@param parent graphics_element parent
 ---@param id integer PDG session ID
 local function init(parent, id)
+    local s_hi_box = style.theme.highlight_box
+
+    local label_fg = style.fp.label_fg
+
     -- root div
     local root = Div{parent=parent,x=2,y=2,height=4,width=parent.get_width()-2,hidden=true}
-    local entry = Div{parent=root,x=2,y=1,height=3,fg_bg=style.bw_fg_bg}
+    local entry = Div{parent=root,x=2,y=1,height=3,fg_bg=style.theme.highlight_box_bright}
 
     local ps_prefix = "pdg_" .. id .. "_"
 
-    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=1,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=black_lg}
-    local pdg_addr = TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=2,text="@ C ??",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=8,height=1,fg_bg=black_lg,nav_active=cpair(colors.gray,colors.black)}
-    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=3,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=black_lg}
+    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=1,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+    local pdg_addr = TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=2,text="@ C ??",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box,nav_active=cpair(colors.gray,colors.black)}
+    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=3,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
     pdg_addr.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "addr", pdg_addr.set_value)
 
     TextBox{parent=entry,x=10,y=2,text="FW:",width=3,height=1}
-    local pdg_fw_v = TextBox{parent=entry,x=14,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=20,height=1,fg_bg=lg_white}
+    local pdg_fw_v = TextBox{parent=entry,x=14,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=20,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
     pdg_fw_v.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "fw", pdg_fw_v.set_value)
 
     TextBox{parent=entry,x=35,y=2,text="RTT:",width=4,height=1}
-    local pdg_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=entry,x=40,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%5d",value=0,width=5,fg_bg=lg_white}
-    TextBox{parent=entry,x=46,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=lg_white}
+    local pdg_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=entry,x=40,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%5d",value=0,width=5,fg_bg=label_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=entry,x=46,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
     pdg_rtt.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "rtt", pdg_rtt.update)
     pdg_rtt.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "rtt_color", pdg_rtt.recolor)
 
diff --git a/supervisor/panel/components/rtu_entry.lua b/supervisor/panel/components/rtu_entry.lua
index 240c596..03c4c62 100644
--- a/supervisor/panel/components/rtu_entry.lua
+++ b/supervisor/panel/components/rtu_entry.lua
@@ -17,35 +17,36 @@ local ALIGN = core.ALIGN
 
 local cpair = core.cpair
 
-local black_lg = style.black_lg
-local lg_white = style.lg_white
-
 -- create an RTU list entry
 ---@param parent graphics_element parent
 ---@param id integer RTU session ID
 local function init(parent, id)
+    local s_hi_box = style.theme.highlight_box
+
+    local label_fg = style.fp.label_fg
+
     -- root div
     local root = Div{parent=parent,x=2,y=2,height=4,width=parent.get_width()-2,hidden=true}
-    local entry = Div{parent=root,x=2,y=1,height=3,fg_bg=style.bw_fg_bg}
+    local entry = Div{parent=root,x=2,y=1,height=3,fg_bg=style.theme.highlight_box_bright}
 
     local ps_prefix = "rtu_" .. id .. "_"
 
-    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=1,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=black_lg}
-    local rtu_addr = TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=2,text="@ C ??",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=8,height=1,fg_bg=black_lg,nav_active=cpair(colors.gray,colors.black)}
-    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=3,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=black_lg}
+    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=1,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+    local rtu_addr = TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=2,text="@ C ??",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box,nav_active=cpair(colors.gray,colors.black)}
+    TextBox{parent=entry,x=1,y=3,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
     rtu_addr.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "addr", rtu_addr.set_value)
 
     TextBox{parent=entry,x=10,y=2,text="UNITS:",width=7,height=1}
-    local unit_count = DataIndicator{parent=entry,x=17,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%2d",value=0,width=2,fg_bg=style.gray_white}
+    local unit_count = DataIndicator{parent=entry,x=17,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%2d",value=0,width=2,fg_bg=style.fp.label_d_fg}
     unit_count.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "units", unit_count.set_value)
 
     TextBox{parent=entry,x=21,y=2,text="FW:",width=3,height=1}
-    local rtu_fw_v = TextBox{parent=entry,x=25,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=9,height=1,fg_bg=lg_white}
+    local rtu_fw_v = TextBox{parent=entry,x=25,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=9,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
     rtu_fw_v.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "fw", rtu_fw_v.set_value)
 
     TextBox{parent=entry,x=36,y=2,text="RTT:",width=4,height=1}
-    local rtu_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=entry,x=40,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%5d",value=0,width=5,fg_bg=lg_white}
-    TextBox{parent=entry,x=46,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=lg_white}
+    local rtu_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=entry,x=40,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%5d",value=0,width=5,fg_bg=label_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=entry,x=46,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
     rtu_rtt.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "rtt", rtu_rtt.update)
     rtu_rtt.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "rtt_color", rtu_rtt.recolor)
 
diff --git a/supervisor/panel/front_panel.lua b/supervisor/panel/front_panel.lua
index 8e37400..add7fcf 100644
--- a/supervisor/panel/front_panel.lua
+++ b/supervisor/panel/front_panel.lua
@@ -29,18 +29,18 @@ local ALIGN = core.ALIGN
 
 local cpair = core.cpair
 
-local bw_fg_bg = style.bw_fg_bg
-
-local black_lg = style.black_lg
-local lg_white = style.lg_white
-local gry_wht = style.gray_white
-
 local ind_grn = style.ind_grn
 
 -- create new front panel view
 ---@param panel graphics_element main displaybox
 local function init(panel)
-    TextBox{parent=panel,y=1,text="SCADA SUPERVISOR",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.header}
+    local s_hi_box = style.theme.highlight_box
+    local s_hi_bright = style.theme.highlight_box_bright
+
+    local label_fg = style.fp.label_fg
+    local label_d_fg = style.fp.label_d_fg
+
+    TextBox{parent=panel,y=1,text="SCADA SUPERVISOR",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,height=1,fg_bg=style.theme.header}
 
     local page_div = Div{parent=panel,x=1,y=3}
 
@@ -66,13 +66,13 @@ local function init(panel)
 
 ---@diagnostic disable-next-line: undefined-field
     local comp_id = util.sprintf("(%d)", os.getComputerID())
-    TextBox{parent=system,x=9,y=4,width=6,height=1,text=comp_id,fg_bg=style.fp_label}
+    TextBox{parent=system,x=9,y=4,width=6,height=1,text=comp_id,fg_bg=style.fp.disabled_fg}
 
     --
     -- about footer
     --
 
-    local about   = Div{parent=main_page,width=15,height=3,x=1,y=16,fg_bg=style.fp_label}
+    local about   = Div{parent=main_page,width=15,height=3,x=1,y=16,fg_bg=style.fp.disabled_fg}
     local fw_v    = TextBox{parent=about,x=1,y=1,text="FW: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
     local comms_v = TextBox{parent=about,x=1,y=2,text="NT: v00.00.00",alignment=ALIGN.LEFT,height=1}
 
@@ -90,25 +90,25 @@ local function init(panel)
 
     for i = 1, supervisor.config.UnitCount do
         local ps_prefix = "plc_" .. i .. "_"
-        local plc_entry = Div{parent=plc_list,height=3,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+        local plc_entry = Div{parent=plc_list,height=3,fg_bg=s_hi_bright}
 
-        TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=1,y=1,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=black_lg}
-        TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=1,y=2,text="UNIT "..i,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=8,height=1,fg_bg=black_lg}
-        TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=1,y=3,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=black_lg}
+        TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=1,y=1,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+        TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=1,y=2,text="UNIT "..i,alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
+        TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=1,y=3,text="",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=s_hi_box}
 
         local conn = LED{parent=plc_entry,x=10,y=2,label="LINK",colors=ind_grn}
         conn.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "conn", conn.update)
 
-        local plc_addr = TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=17,y=2,text=" --- ",width=5,height=1,fg_bg=gry_wht}
+        local plc_addr = TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=17,y=2,text=" --- ",width=5,height=1,fg_bg=label_d_fg}
         plc_addr.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "addr", plc_addr.set_value)
 
         TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=23,y=2,text="FW:",width=3,height=1}
-        local plc_fw_v = TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=27,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=9,height=1,fg_bg=lg_white}
+        local plc_fw_v = TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=27,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=9,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
         plc_fw_v.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "fw", plc_fw_v.set_value)
 
         TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=37,y=2,text="RTT:",width=4,height=1}
-        local plc_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=plc_entry,x=42,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%4d",value=0,width=4,fg_bg=lg_white}
-        TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=47,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=lg_white}
+        local plc_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=plc_entry,x=42,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%4d",value=0,width=4,fg_bg=label_fg}
+        TextBox{parent=plc_entry,x=47,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
         plc_rtt.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "rtt", plc_rtt.update)
         plc_rtt.register(databus.ps, ps_prefix .. "rtt_color", plc_rtt.recolor)
 
@@ -124,29 +124,29 @@ local function init(panel)
     -- coordinator page
 
     local crd_page = Div{parent=page_div,x=1,y=1,hidden=true}
-    local crd_box = Div{parent=crd_page,x=2,y=2,width=49,height=4,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    local crd_box = Div{parent=crd_page,x=2,y=2,width=49,height=4,fg_bg=s_hi_bright}
 
     local crd_conn = LED{parent=crd_box,x=2,y=2,label="CONNECTION",colors=ind_grn}
     crd_conn.register(databus.ps, "crd_conn", crd_conn.update)
 
-    TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=4,y=3,text="COMPUTER",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=gry_wht}
-    local crd_addr = TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=13,y=3,text="---",width=5,height=1,fg_bg=gry_wht}
+    TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=4,y=3,text="COMPUTER",width=8,height=1,fg_bg=label_d_fg}
+    local crd_addr = TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=13,y=3,text="---",width=5,height=1,fg_bg=label_d_fg}
     crd_addr.register(databus.ps, "crd_addr", crd_addr.set_value)
 
     TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=22,y=2,text="FW:",width=3,height=1}
-    local crd_fw_v = TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=26,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=9,height=1,fg_bg=lg_white}
+    local crd_fw_v = TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=26,y=2,text=" ------- ",width=9,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
     crd_fw_v.register(databus.ps, "crd_fw", crd_fw_v.set_value)
 
     TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=36,y=2,text="RTT:",width=4,height=1}
-    local crd_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=crd_box,x=41,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%5d",value=0,width=5,fg_bg=lg_white}
-    TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=47,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=lg_white}
+    local crd_rtt = DataIndicator{parent=crd_box,x=41,y=2,label="",unit="",format="%5d",value=0,width=5,fg_bg=label_fg}
+    TextBox{parent=crd_box,x=47,y=2,text="ms",width=4,height=1,fg_bg=label_fg}
     crd_rtt.register(databus.ps, "crd_rtt", crd_rtt.update)
     crd_rtt.register(databus.ps, "crd_rtt_color", crd_rtt.recolor)
 
     -- pocket diagnostics page
 
     local pkt_page = Div{parent=page_div,x=1,y=1,hidden=true}
-    local pdg_list = ListBox{parent=pkt_page,x=1,y=1,height=17,width=51,scroll_height=1000,fg_bg=cpair(colors.black,colors.ivory),nav_fg_bg=cpair(colors.gray,colors.lightGray),nav_active=cpair(colors.black,colors.gray)}
+    local pdg_list = ListBox{parent=pkt_page,x=1,y=1,height=17,width=51,scroll_height=1000,fg_bg=style.fp.text_fg,nav_fg_bg=cpair(colors.gray,colors.lightGray),nav_active=cpair(colors.black,colors.gray)}
     local _ = Div{parent=pdg_list,height=1,hidden=true} -- padding
 
     -- assemble page panes
@@ -156,14 +156,14 @@ local function init(panel)
     local page_pane = MultiPane{parent=page_div,x=1,y=1,panes=panes}
 
     local tabs = {
-        { name = "SVR", color = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory) },
-        { name = "PLC", color = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory) },
-        { name = "RTU", color = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory) },
-        { name = "CRD", color = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory) },
-        { name = "PKT", color = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory) },
+        { name = "SVR", color = style.fp.text },
+        { name = "PLC", color = style.fp.text },
+        { name = "RTU", color = style.fp.text },
+        { name = "CRD", color = style.fp.text },
+        { name = "PKT", color = style.fp.text },
     }
 
-    TabBar{parent=panel,y=2,tabs=tabs,min_width=9,callback=page_pane.set_value,fg_bg=bw_fg_bg}
+    TabBar{parent=panel,y=2,tabs=tabs,min_width=9,callback=page_pane.set_value,fg_bg=style.theme.highlight_box_bright}
 
     -- link RTU/PDG list management to PGI
     pgi.link_elements(rtu_list, rtu_entry, pdg_list, pdg_entry)
diff --git a/supervisor/panel/style.lua b/supervisor/panel/style.lua
index 49bfb4f..efcc9b7 100644
--- a/supervisor/panel/style.lua
+++ b/supervisor/panel/style.lua
@@ -2,53 +2,29 @@
 -- Graphics Style Options
 --
 
-local core = require("graphics.core")
+local core   = require("graphics.core")
+local themes = require("graphics.themes")
 
+---@class svr_style
 local style = {}
 
 local cpair = core.cpair
 
--- GLOBAL --
-
--- remap global colors
-colors.ivory = colors.pink
-colors.yellow_hc = colors.purple
-colors.red_off = colors.brown
-colors.yellow_off = colors.magenta
-colors.green_off = colors.lime
-
-style.root = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory)
-style.header = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray)
-
-style.colors = {
-    { c = colors.red,       hex = 0xdf4949 },   -- RED ON
-    { c = colors.orange,    hex = 0xffb659 },
-    { c = colors.yellow,    hex = 0xf9fb53 },   -- YELLOW ON
-    { c = colors.lime,      hex = 0x16665a },   -- GREEN OFF
-    { c = colors.green,     hex = 0x6be551 },   -- GREEN ON
-    { c = colors.cyan,      hex = 0x34bac8 },
-    { c = colors.lightBlue, hex = 0x6cc0f2 },
-    { c = colors.blue,      hex = 0x0008fe },   -- LCD BLUE
-    { c = colors.purple,    hex = 0xe3bc2a },   -- YELLOW HIGH CONTRAST
-    { c = colors.pink,      hex = 0xdcd9ca },   -- IVORY
-    { c = colors.magenta,   hex = 0x85862c },   -- YELLOW OFF
-    -- { c = colors.white,     hex = 0xdcd9ca },
-    { c = colors.lightGray, hex = 0xb1b8b3 },
-    { c = colors.gray,      hex = 0x575757 },
-    -- { c = colors.black,     hex = 0x191919 },
-    { c = colors.brown,     hex = 0x672223 }    -- RED OFF
-}
-
--- COMMON COLOR PAIRS --
-
-style.text_fg_bg = cpair(colors.black, colors.ivory)
-style.bw_fg_bg = cpair(colors.black, colors.white)
-style.fp_label = cpair(colors.lightGray, colors.ivory)
-
-style.black_lg = cpair(colors.black, colors.lightGray)
-style.lg_white = cpair(colors.lightGray, colors.white)
-style.gray_white = cpair(colors.gray, colors.white)
+style.theme = themes.sandstone
+style.fp = themes.get_fp_style(style.theme)
 
 style.ind_grn = cpair(colors.green, colors.green_off)
 
+-- set theme per configuration
+---@param fp integer fp theme ID (1 = sandstone, 2 = basalt)
+function style.set_theme(fp)
+    if fp == 1 then
+        style.theme = themes.sandstone
+    elseif fp == 2 then
+        style.theme = themes.basalt
+    end
+
+    style.fp = themes.get_fp_style(style.theme)
+end
+
 return style
diff --git a/supervisor/renderer.lua b/supervisor/renderer.lua
index 73333d0..8f9389f 100644
--- a/supervisor/renderer.lua
+++ b/supervisor/renderer.lua
@@ -19,11 +19,15 @@ local ui = {
 }
 
 -- try to start the UI
+---@param theme integer front panel theme ID (1 = sandstone, 2 = basalt)
 ---@return boolean success, any error_msg
-function renderer.try_start_ui()
+function renderer.try_start_ui(theme)
     local status, msg = true, nil
 
     if ui.display == nil then
+        -- set theme
+        style.set_theme(theme)
+
         -- reset terminal
         term.setTextColor(colors.white)
         term.setBackgroundColor(colors.black)
@@ -31,13 +35,13 @@ function renderer.try_start_ui()
         term.setCursorPos(1, 1)
 
         -- set overridden colors
-        for i = 1, #style.colors do
-            term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, style.colors[i].hex)
+        for i = 1, #style.theme.colors do
+            term.setPaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c, style.theme.colors[i].hex)
         end
 
         -- init front panel view
         status, msg = pcall(function ()
-            ui.display = DisplayBox{window=term.current(),fg_bg=style.root}
+            ui.display = DisplayBox{window=term.current(),fg_bg=style.fp.root}
             panel_view(ui.display)
         end)
 
@@ -70,9 +74,9 @@ function renderer.close_ui()
         ui.display = nil
 
         -- restore colors
-        for i = 1, #style.colors do
-            local r, g, b = term.nativePaletteColor(style.colors[i].c)
-            term.setPaletteColor(style.colors[i].c, r, g, b)
+        for i = 1, #style.theme.colors do
+            local r, g, b = term.nativePaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c)
+            term.setPaletteColor(style.theme.colors[i].c, r, g, b)
         end
 
         -- reset terminal
diff --git a/supervisor/startup.lua b/supervisor/startup.lua
index 72c0c97..d9c2229 100644
--- a/supervisor/startup.lua
+++ b/supervisor/startup.lua
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ local supervisor = require("supervisor.supervisor")
 
 local svsessions = require("supervisor.session.svsessions")
 
-local SUPERVISOR_VERSION = "v1.2.11"
+local SUPERVISOR_VERSION = "v1.2.12"
 
 local println = util.println
 local println_ts = util.println_ts
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ local function main()
     databus.tx_hw_modem(true)
 
     -- start UI
-    local fp_ok, message = renderer.try_start_ui()
+    local fp_ok, message = renderer.try_start_ui(config.FrontPanelTheme)
 
     if not fp_ok then
         println_ts(util.c("UI error: ", message))
diff --git a/supervisor/supervisor.lua b/supervisor/supervisor.lua
index 27bf22c..43536c6 100644
--- a/supervisor/supervisor.lua
+++ b/supervisor/supervisor.lua
@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ function supervisor.load_config()
     config.LogPath = settings.get("LogPath")
     config.LogDebug = settings.get("LogDebug")
 
+    config.FrontPanelTheme = settings.get("FrontPanelTheme")
+    config.ColorMode = settings.get("ColorMode")
+
     local cfv = util.new_validator()
 
     cfv.assert_type_int(config.UnitCount)
@@ -81,6 +84,11 @@ function supervisor.load_config()
     cfv.assert_type_str(config.LogPath)
     cfv.assert_type_bool(config.LogDebug)
 
+    cfv.assert_type_int(config.FrontPanelTheme)
+    cfv.assert_range(config.FrontPanelTheme, 1, 2)
+    cfv.assert_type_int(config.ColorMode)
+    cfv.assert_range(config.ColorMode, 1, 4)
+
     return cfv.valid()
 end