Ghostty · gruvbox · dark · MIT
Gruvbox Dark for Ghostty
Gruvbox Dark for Ghostty: #282828 background, 10.7:1 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 #282828| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #ebdbb2 | 10.75:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #ebdbb2 | 10.75:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #928374 | 4.02:1 | AA large |
| black | #282828 | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #cc241d | 2.69:1 | — |
| green | #98971a | 4.76:1 | AA |
| yellow | #d79921 | 5.94:1 | AA |
| blue | #458588 | 3.48:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #b16286 | 3.48:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #689d6a | 4.65:1 | AA |
| white | #a89984 | 5.30:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #928374 | 4.02:1 | AA large |
| brightRed | #fb4934 | 4.29:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #b8bb26 | 7.14:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #fabd2f | 8.69:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #83a598 | 5.48:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #d3869b | 5.37:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #8ec07c | 7.01:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #ebdbb2 | 10.75:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/gruvbox-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/gruvbox-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = gruvbox-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'gruvbox-dark' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #282828
foreground = #ebdbb2
cursor-color = #ebdbb2
cursor-text = #282828
selection-background = #928374
selection-foreground = #000000
palette = 0=#282828
palette = 1=#cc241d
palette = 2=#98971a
palette = 3=#d79921
palette = 4=#458588
palette = 5=#b16286
palette = 6=#689d6a
palette = 7=#a89984
palette = 8=#928374
palette = 9=#fb4934
palette = 10=#b8bb26
palette = 11=#fabd2f
palette = 12=#83a598
palette = 13=#d3869b
palette = 14=#8ec07c
palette = 15=#ebdbb2
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 Gruvbox Dark theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/gruvbox/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/gruvbox-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/gruvbox-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/gruvbox-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = gruvbox-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'gruvbox-dark' >> "$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 Gruvbox Dark theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Gruvbox Dark in Ghostty?
Download the Gruvbox 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 Gruvbox Dark keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #282828 for the background, #ebdbb2 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.7:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Gruvbox 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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