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In Ubuntu 15.10, how does one change the "Selected Items" color for non-focus fields. Here is an example selected line that is coloured brightly when the field has focus:

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However, the selected line is almost imperceptible when the field loses focus:

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This question is not a dupe of this question which asks about changing the "Selected Items" color for focused fields.

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  • Have you tried another gtk theme? I'm not seeing this issue with Firefox 44.0.2 and Lubuntu 14.04 with a modified Greybird theme (from the shimmer-themes package). – DK Bose Mar 03 '16 at 15:06
  • @DKBose: Thanks. Even after installing that theme it does not appear in my System Settings theme selection. I'll resolve that issue first, then get back to this. – dotancohen Mar 03 '16 at 15:49
  • As I understand it, if you're using Unity, you need to have some tweak tool to change themes. – DK Bose Mar 03 '16 at 16:33
  • @DKBose: You are right, I installed the Numix theme with unity-tweak-tool and the issue is resolved. If you post that as an answer I will accept it. Thank you! – dotancohen Mar 06 '16 at 07:39
  • I don't mind if you post your own answer detailing exactly what you did. – DK Bose Mar 06 '16 at 10:36

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In order to change the Ubuntu theme, both the theme and the Unity Tweak Tool must be installed:

$ sudo aptitude install shimmer-themes unity-tweak-tool

In the Unity Tweak Tool go to Appearance -> Theme and select the new theme. For me, the theme Numix resolved the non-focused Selected Items issue.

This answer is based upon DK Bose's very helpful comments.

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