Ghostty · nightfly · dark · MIT
Nightfly Default for Ghostty
Nightfly Default for Ghostty: #011627 background, 10.1:1 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 #011627| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #bdc1c6 | 10.13:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #bdc1c6 | 10.13:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #7c8f8f | 5.40:1 | AA |
| black | #1d3b53 | 1.57:1 | — |
| red | #fc514e | 5.61:1 | AA |
| green | #a1cd5e | 9.96:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #e7d37a | 12.22:1 | AAA |
| blue | #82aaff | 7.98:1 | AAA |
| magenta | #c792ea | 7.62:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #7fdbca | 11.25:1 | AAA |
| white | #a1aab8 | 7.82:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #7c8f8f | 5.40:1 | AA |
| brightRed | #ff5874 | 6.02:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #21c7a8 | 8.56:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #ecc48d | 11.22:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #82aaff | 7.98:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #ae81ff | 6.45:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #7fdbca | 11.25:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #d6deeb | 13.54:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nightfly-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/nightfly-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = nightfly-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'nightfly-default' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #011627
foreground = #bdc1c6
cursor-color = #bdc1c6
cursor-text = #011627
selection-background = #7c8f8f
selection-foreground = #000000
palette = 0=#1d3b53
palette = 1=#fc514e
palette = 2=#a1cd5e
palette = 3=#e7d37a
palette = 4=#82aaff
palette = 5=#c792ea
palette = 6=#7fdbca
palette = 7=#a1aab8
palette = 8=#7c8f8f
palette = 9=#ff5874
palette = 10=#21c7a8
palette = 11=#ecc48d
palette = 12=#82aaff
palette = 13=#ae81ff
palette = 14=#7fdbca
palette = 15=#d6deeb
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 Nightfly Default theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/nightfly/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nightfly-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nightfly-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/nightfly-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = nightfly-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'nightfly-default' >> "$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 Nightfly Default theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Nightfly Default in Ghostty?
Download the Nightfly 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 Nightfly Default keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #011627 for the background, #bdc1c6 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.1:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Nightfly 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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