Ghostty · nightfox · dark · MIT
Nightfox Default for Ghostty
Nightfox Default for Ghostty: #192330 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 #192330| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #cdcecf | 10.06:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #cdcecf | 10.06:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #575860 | 2.24:1 | — |
| black | #393b44 | 1.42:1 | — |
| red | #c94f6d | 3.64:1 | AA large |
| green | #81b29a | 6.62:1 | AA |
| yellow | #dbc074 | 8.91:1 | AAA |
| blue | #719cd6 | 5.61:1 | AA |
| magenta | #9d79d6 | 4.64:1 | AA |
| cyan | #63cdcf | 8.43:1 | AAA |
| white | #dfdfe0 | 11.91:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #575860 | 2.24:1 | — |
| brightRed | #d16983 | 4.58:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #8ebaa4 | 7.33:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #e0c989 | 9.73:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #86abdc | 6.70:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #baa1e2 | 7.01:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #7ad5d6 | 9.30:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #e4e4e5 | 12.48:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nightfox-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/nightfox-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = nightfox-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'nightfox-default' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #192330
foreground = #cdcecf
cursor-color = #cdcecf
cursor-text = #192330
selection-background = #575860
selection-foreground = #cdcecf
palette = 0=#393b44
palette = 1=#c94f6d
palette = 2=#81b29a
palette = 3=#dbc074
palette = 4=#719cd6
palette = 5=#9d79d6
palette = 6=#63cdcf
palette = 7=#dfdfe0
palette = 8=#575860
palette = 9=#d16983
palette = 10=#8ebaa4
palette = 11=#e0c989
palette = 12=#86abdc
palette = 13=#baa1e2
palette = 14=#7ad5d6
palette = 15=#e4e4e5
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 Nightfox Default theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/nightfox/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nightfox-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nightfox-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/nightfox-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = nightfox-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'nightfox-default' >> "$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 Nightfox Default theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Nightfox Default in Ghostty?
Download the Nightfox 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 Nightfox Default keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #192330 for the background, #cdcecf 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 Nightfox 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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