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Noctis Lux for Ghostty
Noctis Lux for Ghostty: #f6edda background, 7.2:1 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 #f6edda| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #005661 | 7.21:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #005661 | 7.21:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #004d57 | 8.21:1 | AAA |
| black | #003b42 | 10.59:1 | AAA |
| red | #e34e1c | 3.36:1 | AA large |
| green | #00b368 | 2.36:1 | — |
| yellow | #f49725 | 1.94:1 | — |
| blue | #0094f0 | 2.78:1 | — |
| magenta | #ff5792 | 2.57:1 | — |
| cyan | #00bdd6 | 1.95:1 | — |
| white | #8ca6a6 | 2.22:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #004d57 | 8.21:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #ff4000 | 3.01:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #00d17a | 1.73:1 | — |
| brightYellow | #ff8c00 | 2.00:1 | — |
| brightBlue | #0fa3ff | 2.34:1 | — |
| brightMagenta | #ff6b9f | 2.30:1 | — |
| brightCyan | #00cbe6 | 1.69:1 | — |
| brightWhite | #bbc3c4 | 1.54:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/noctis-lux.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/noctis-lux" && { grep -qxF 'theme = noctis-lux' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'noctis-lux' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #f6edda
foreground = #005661
cursor-color = #005661
cursor-text = #f6edda
selection-background = #004d57
selection-foreground = #ffffff
palette = 0=#003b42
palette = 1=#e34e1c
palette = 2=#00b368
palette = 3=#f49725
palette = 4=#0094f0
palette = 5=#ff5792
palette = 6=#00bdd6
palette = 7=#8ca6a6
palette = 8=#004d57
palette = 9=#ff4000
palette = 10=#00d17a
palette = 11=#ff8c00
palette = 12=#0fa3ff
palette = 13=#ff6b9f
palette = 14=#00cbe6
palette = 15=#bbc3c4
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 Lux theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/noctis/lux/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/noctis-lux.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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/noctis-lux.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/noctis-lux" && { grep -qxF 'theme = noctis-lux' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'noctis-lux' >> "$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 Lux theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Noctis Lux in Ghostty?
Download the Noctis Lux 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 Lux keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #f6edda for the background, #005661 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 7.2:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Noctis Lux 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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