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GitHub Dark Dimmed for Ghostty
GitHub Dark Dimmed for Ghostty: #1c2128 background, 8.2:1 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 #1c2128| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #adbac7 | 8.19:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #adbac7 | 8.19:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #636e7b | 3.12:1 | AA large |
| black | #545d68 | 2.42:1 | — |
| red | #f47067 | 5.67:1 | AA |
| green | #57ab5a | 5.69:1 | AA |
| yellow | #c69026 | 5.72:1 | AA |
| blue | #539bf5 | 5.68:1 | AA |
| magenta | #b083f0 | 5.67:1 | AA |
| cyan | #39c5cf | 7.75:1 | AAA |
| white | #909dab | 5.85:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #636e7b | 3.12:1 | AA large |
| brightRed | #ff938a | 7.55:1 | AAA |
| brightGreen | #6bc46d | 7.51:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #daaa3f | 7.55:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #6cb6ff | 7.53:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #dcbdfb | 9.80:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #56d4dd | 9.14:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #cdd9e5 | 11.29:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/github-dark-dimmed.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/github-dark-dimmed" && { grep -qxF 'theme = github-dark-dimmed' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'github-dark-dimmed' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #1c2128
foreground = #adbac7
cursor-color = #adbac7
cursor-text = #1c2128
selection-background = #636e7b
selection-foreground = #ffffff
palette = 0=#545d68
palette = 1=#f47067
palette = 2=#57ab5a
palette = 3=#c69026
palette = 4=#539bf5
palette = 5=#b083f0
palette = 6=#39c5cf
palette = 7=#909dab
palette = 8=#636e7b
palette = 9=#ff938a
palette = 10=#6bc46d
palette = 11=#daaa3f
palette = 12=#6cb6ff
palette = 13=#dcbdfb
palette = 14=#56d4dd
palette = 15=#cdd9e5
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 GitHub Dark Dimmed theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/github/dark-dimmed/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/github-dark-dimmed.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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/github-dark-dimmed.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/github-dark-dimmed" && { grep -qxF 'theme = github-dark-dimmed' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'github-dark-dimmed' >> "$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 GitHub Dark Dimmed theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install GitHub Dark Dimmed in Ghostty?
Download the GitHub Dark Dimmed 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 GitHub Dark Dimmed keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #1c2128 for the background, #adbac7 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 8.2:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use GitHub Dark Dimmed 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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