Where Does Contrast Store Palettes on Linux?
Where GNOME Contrast keeps palettes and settings on Linux for reset, backup and full moves.
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Contrast keeps almost everything in dconf: saved palettes, check history and window state under its app branch. There is barely a file to copy, which is normal for small GNOME apps on every distro.
Dump the branch for migration; load it back with the app closed. Exact app id can vary by fork, so list dconf to confirm on your machine. Clearing customs never touches system palettes on any install you own.
Where Contrast stores this, by platform
org.gnome.Contrast
Palettes and options in dconf under the app branch. Exact id can vary by fork; list dconf to confirm. System palettes ship inside the app.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Contrast palettes?
Copy the dconf branch with dconf dump before resetting. Saved palettes travel in settings. Restoring means loading the file back with the app closed.
How do I reset Contrast to defaults?
Quit Contrast and reset its dconf branch, then relaunch. System palettes ship inside the app. The app recreates defaults on next start with no customs.
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