Ghostty · jellybeans · dark · MIT
Jellybeans Default for Ghostty
Jellybeans Default for Ghostty: #121212 background, 13.9:1 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 #121212| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #dedede | 13.92:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #dedede | 13.92:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #bdbdbd | 9.97:1 | AAA |
| black | #929292 | 6.02:1 | AA |
| red | #e27373 | 6.19:1 | AA |
| green | #94b979 | 8.45:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #ffba7b | 11.21:1 | AAA |
| blue | #97bedc | 9.56:1 | AAA |
| magenta | #e1c0fa | 11.71:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #00988e | 5.25:1 | AA |
| white | #dedede | 13.92:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #bdbdbd | 9.97:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #ffa1a1 | 9.69:1 | AAA |
| brightGreen | #bddeab | 12.67:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #ffdca0 | 14.27:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #b1d8f6 | 12.51:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #fbdaff | 14.79:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #1ab2a8 | 7.12:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #ffffff | 18.73:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/jellybeans-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/jellybeans-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = jellybeans-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'jellybeans-default' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #121212
foreground = #dedede
cursor-color = #dedede
cursor-text = #121212
selection-background = #bdbdbd
selection-foreground = #000000
palette = 0=#929292
palette = 1=#e27373
palette = 2=#94b979
palette = 3=#ffba7b
palette = 4=#97bedc
palette = 5=#e1c0fa
palette = 6=#00988e
palette = 7=#dedede
palette = 8=#bdbdbd
palette = 9=#ffa1a1
palette = 10=#bddeab
palette = 11=#ffdca0
palette = 12=#b1d8f6
palette = 13=#fbdaff
palette = 14=#1ab2a8
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 Jellybeans Default theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/jellybeans/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/jellybeans-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/jellybeans-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/jellybeans-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = jellybeans-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'jellybeans-default' >> "$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 Jellybeans Default theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Jellybeans Default in Ghostty?
Download the Jellybeans 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 Jellybeans Default keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #121212 for the background, #dedede for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 13.9:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Jellybeans 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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