Ghostty · ayu · dark · MIT
Ayu Dark for Ghostty
Ayu Dark for Ghostty: #0b0e14 background, 10.3:1 body contrast, and the full 16-color ANSI palette. Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config. The same palette also exports to the other supported terminals.
Preview
Palette
ANSI
Base colors
Contrast
WCAG · vs #0b0e14| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #bfbdb6 | 10.27:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #bfbdb6 | 10.27:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #686868 | 3.47:1 | AA large |
| black | #1e232b | 1.22:1 | — |
| red | #ea6c73 | 6.34:1 | AA |
| green | #7fd962 | 11.04:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #f9af4f | 10.37:1 | AAA |
| blue | #53bdfa | 9.22:1 | AAA |
| magenta | #cda1fa | 9.27:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #90e1c6 | 12.67:1 | AAA |
| white | #c7c7c7 | 11.43:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #686868 | 3.47:1 | AA large |
| brightRed | #f07178 | 6.75:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #aad94c | 11.72:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #ffb454 | 10.95:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #59c2ff | 9.74:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #d2a6ff | 9.79:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #95e6cb | 13.30:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #ffffff | 19.32:1 | AAA |
Install for Ghostty
Documentation- Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>.
- Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
- Reload Ghostty or open a new window.
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/ayu-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/ayu-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = ayu-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'ayu-dark' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #0b0e14
foreground = #bfbdb6
cursor-color = #bfbdb6
cursor-text = #0b0e14
selection-background = #686868
selection-foreground = #ffffff
palette = 0=#1e232b
palette = 1=#ea6c73
palette = 2=#7fd962
palette = 3=#f9af4f
palette = 4=#53bdfa
palette = 5=#cda1fa
palette = 6=#90e1c6
palette = 7=#c7c7c7
palette = 8=#686868
palette = 9=#f07178
palette = 10=#aad94c
palette = 11=#ffb454
palette = 12=#59c2ff
palette = 13=#d2a6ff
palette = 14=#95e6cb
palette = 15=#ffffff
Let an agent install it
Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the Ghostty install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.
Help me install the Ayu Dark theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/ayu/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/ayu-dark.conf
Follow these steps:
1. Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>.
2. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
3. Reload Ghostty or open a new window.
One-line install:
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/ayu-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/ayu-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = ayu-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'ayu-dark' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.
Inspect and back up my existing configuration first. Change only what this theme needs; do not overwrite unrelated settings. Ask before changing my default theme. After installing, verify the file exists and tell me which files changed.FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Ayu Dark theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Ayu Dark in Ghostty?
Download the Ayu Dark configuration file from this page, run the one-line install command, or place the file in the Ghostty location above. Reload Ghostty or open a new window.
Does Ayu Dark keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #0b0e14 for the background, #bfbdb6 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.3:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Ayu Dark in another terminal?
Yes. The same palette exports to Herdr App, Ghostty, Alacritty, Kitty, iTerm2, and Windows Terminal; only the install path and file format change.
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