Ghostty · catppuccin · dark · MIT
Catppuccin Macchiato for Ghostty
Catppuccin Macchiato for Ghostty: #24273a background, 9.9:1 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 #24273a| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #cad3f5 | 9.92:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #cad3f5 | 9.92:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #5b6078 | 2.38:1 | — |
| black | #494d64 | 1.77:1 | — |
| red | #ed8796 | 5.96:1 | AA |
| green | #a6da95 | 9.17:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #eed49f | 10.20:1 | AAA |
| blue | #8aadf4 | 6.57:1 | AA |
| magenta | #f5bde6 | 9.33:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #8bd5ca | 8.74:1 | AAA |
| white | #a5adcb | 6.62:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #5b6078 | 2.38:1 | — |
| brightRed | #ec7486 | 5.19:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #8ccf7f | 7.96:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #e1c682 | 8.83:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #78a1f6 | 5.77:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #f2a9dd | 8.06:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #63cbc0 | 7.60:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #b8c0e0 | 8.17:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/catppuccin-macchiato.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/catppuccin-macchiato" && { grep -qxF 'theme = catppuccin-macchiato' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'catppuccin-macchiato' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #24273a
foreground = #cad3f5
cursor-color = #cad3f5
cursor-text = #24273a
selection-background = #5b6078
selection-foreground = #cad3f5
palette = 0=#494d64
palette = 1=#ed8796
palette = 2=#a6da95
palette = 3=#eed49f
palette = 4=#8aadf4
palette = 5=#f5bde6
palette = 6=#8bd5ca
palette = 7=#a5adcb
palette = 8=#5b6078
palette = 9=#ec7486
palette = 10=#8ccf7f
palette = 11=#e1c682
palette = 12=#78a1f6
palette = 13=#f2a9dd
palette = 14=#63cbc0
palette = 15=#b8c0e0
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 Catppuccin Macchiato theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/catppuccin/macchiato/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/catppuccin-macchiato.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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/catppuccin-macchiato.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/catppuccin-macchiato" && { grep -qxF 'theme = catppuccin-macchiato' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'catppuccin-macchiato' >> "$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 Catppuccin Macchiato theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Catppuccin Macchiato in Ghostty?
Download the Catppuccin Macchiato 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 Catppuccin Macchiato keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #24273a for the background, #cad3f5 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 9.9:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Catppuccin Macchiato 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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