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Gotham Default for Ghostty
Gotham Default for Ghostty: #0c1014 background, 11.2:1 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 #0c1014| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #99d1ce | 11.24:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #99d1ce | 11.24:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #222c33 | 1.34:1 | — |
| black | #0c1014 | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #c23127 | 3.42:1 | AA large |
| green | #2aa889 | 6.42:1 | AA |
| yellow | #edb443 | 10.19:1 | AAA |
| blue | #195466 | 2.27:1 | — |
| magenta | #4e5166 | 2.45:1 | — |
| cyan | #33859e | 4.54:1 | AA |
| white | #99d1ce | 11.24:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #0c1014 | 1.00:1 | — |
| brightRed | #c23127 | 3.42:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #2aa889 | 6.42:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #edb443 | 10.19:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #195466 | 2.27:1 | — |
| brightMagenta | #4e5166 | 2.45:1 | — |
| brightCyan | #33859e | 4.54:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #99d1ce | 11.24:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/gotham-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/gotham-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = gotham-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'gotham-default' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #0c1014
foreground = #99d1ce
cursor-color = #99d1ce
cursor-text = #0c1014
selection-background = #222c33
selection-foreground = #99d1ce
palette = 0=#0c1014
palette = 1=#c23127
palette = 2=#2aa889
palette = 3=#edb443
palette = 4=#195466
palette = 5=#4e5166
palette = 6=#33859e
palette = 7=#99d1ce
palette = 8=#0c1014
palette = 9=#c23127
palette = 10=#2aa889
palette = 11=#edb443
palette = 12=#195466
palette = 13=#4e5166
palette = 14=#33859e
palette = 15=#99d1ce
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 Gotham Default theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/gotham/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/gotham-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/gotham-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/gotham-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = gotham-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'gotham-default' >> "$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 Gotham Default theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Gotham Default in Ghostty?
Download the Gotham 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 Gotham Default keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #0c1014 for the background, #99d1ce for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 11.2:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Gotham 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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