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Noctis Default for Ghostty
Noctis Default for Ghostty: #03191b background, 10.5:1 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 #03191b| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #b2cacd | 10.55:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #b2cacd | 10.55:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #47686c | 2.99:1 | — |
| black | #324a4d | 1.92:1 | — |
| red | #e66533 | 5.41:1 | AA |
| green | #49e9a6 | 11.64:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #e4b781 | 9.83:1 | AAA |
| blue | #49ace9 | 7.22:1 | AAA |
| magenta | #df769b | 6.22:1 | AA |
| cyan | #49d6e9 | 10.42:1 | AAA |
| white | #b2cacd | 10.55:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #47686c | 2.99:1 | — |
| brightRed | #e97749 | 6.21:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #60ebb1 | 12.10:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #e69533 | 7.52:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #60b6eb | 8.10:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #e798b3 | 8.23:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #60dbeb | 11.07:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #c1d4d7 | 11.79:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/noctis-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/noctis-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = noctis-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'noctis-default' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #03191b
foreground = #b2cacd
cursor-color = #b2cacd
cursor-text = #03191b
selection-background = #47686c
selection-foreground = #b2cacd
palette = 0=#324a4d
palette = 1=#e66533
palette = 2=#49e9a6
palette = 3=#e4b781
palette = 4=#49ace9
palette = 5=#df769b
palette = 6=#49d6e9
palette = 7=#b2cacd
palette = 8=#47686c
palette = 9=#e97749
palette = 10=#60ebb1
palette = 11=#e69533
palette = 12=#60b6eb
palette = 13=#e798b3
palette = 14=#60dbeb
palette = 15=#c1d4d7
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 Noctis Default theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/noctis/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/noctis-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/noctis-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/noctis-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = noctis-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'noctis-default' >> "$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 Noctis Default theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Noctis Default in Ghostty?
Download the Noctis 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 Noctis Default keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #03191b for the background, #b2cacd for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.5:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Noctis 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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