[BUG] Claude Code Extension change to how code text is quoted now means code is grey on grey cant read it!
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- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
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- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Code blocks are now being displayed as grey text on grey background instead of the deep blue they have always been and now you cannot read the quoted strings unless you highlight them.
What Should Happen?
Claude Code for VS Code
Identifier
anthropic.claude-code
Version
2.1.273
Last Updated
4 days ago
Since the last version update or the version before, code is now displayed as grey text on grey background, suddenly it changed one day from the deep blue background it has always been in the last few months anyway
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
just enter any prompt that creates a code blog in its output or a string for you to copy
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.273
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
<img width="2312" height="309" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e0553b15-e0e1-49dc-9336-dac6c0b29788" />