diff --git a/dotfiles/desktop/.bashrc.d/12-manpages.sh b/dotfiles/desktop/.bashrc.d/12-manpages.sh
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+export LESS='-R'
+
+# Keep man pages readable with a subdued Yaru-like palette.
+export LESS_TERMCAP_mb=$'\e[0;38;5;110m'
+export LESS_TERMCAP_md=$'\e[1;38;5;111m'
+export LESS_TERMCAP_me=$'\e[0m'
+export LESS_TERMCAP_so=$'\e[38;5;252;48;5;238m'
+export LESS_TERMCAP_se=$'\e[0m'
+export LESS_TERMCAP_us=$'\e[0;38;5;209m'
+export LESS_TERMCAP_ue=$'\e[0m'