Ghostty · dracula · dark · MIT
Dracula Default for Ghostty
Dracula Default for Ghostty: #282a36 background, 13.4:1 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 #282a36| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #f8f8f2 | 13.36:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #f8f8f2 | 13.36:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #6272a4 | 3.03:1 | AA large |
| black | #21222c | 1.11:1 | — |
| red | #ff5555 | 4.53:1 | AA |
| green | #50fa7b | 10.38:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #f1fa8c | 12.74:1 | AAA |
| blue | #bd93f9 | 5.90:1 | AA |
| magenta | #ff79c6 | 5.97:1 | AA |
| cyan | #8be9fd | 10.29:1 | AAA |
| white | #f8f8f2 | 13.36:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #6272a4 | 3.03:1 | AA large |
| brightRed | #ff6e6e | 5.23:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #69ff94 | 11.08:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #ffffa5 | 13.63:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #d6acff | 7.60:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #ff92df | 7.07:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #a4ffff | 12.43:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #ffffff | 14.24:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/dracula-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/dracula-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = dracula-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'dracula-default' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #282a36
foreground = #f8f8f2
cursor-color = #f8f8f2
cursor-text = #282a36
selection-background = #6272a4
selection-foreground = #f8f8f2
palette = 0=#21222c
palette = 1=#ff5555
palette = 2=#50fa7b
palette = 3=#f1fa8c
palette = 4=#bd93f9
palette = 5=#ff79c6
palette = 6=#8be9fd
palette = 7=#f8f8f2
palette = 8=#6272a4
palette = 9=#ff6e6e
palette = 10=#69ff94
palette = 11=#ffffa5
palette = 12=#d6acff
palette = 13=#ff92df
palette = 14=#a4ffff
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 Dracula Default theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/dracula/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/dracula-default.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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/dracula-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/dracula-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = dracula-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'dracula-default' >> "$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 Dracula Default theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Dracula Default in Ghostty?
Download the Dracula Default 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 Dracula Default keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #282a36 for the background, #f8f8f2 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 13.4:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Dracula Default 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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