Accent colors can't be modified on a light mode "multi" theme

[evhan3584]

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Description

It is not currently possible to modify catppuccin's accent color while in light mode. Works fine in dark mode. I assume this is also the case for every "multi" theme.

I skimmed over the code, and this part seems responsible, by only using the saved dark mode accent color.

Expected Behavior

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Steps to Reproduce

1. Install the Catppuccin theme
2. In dark mode, select an accent color; Peach, for example
   • In the settings, registryThemeVariants.catppuccin.dark.accent is peach
3. Switch to light mode, and select a different accent color
   • The primary color doesn't change, because accentId still gets evaluated to peach

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