Ghostty · nord · dark · MIT
Nord Default for Ghostty
Nord Default for Ghostty: #2e3440 background, 9.2:1 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 #2e3440| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #d8dee9 | 9.25:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #d8dee9 | 9.25:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #4c566a | 1.69:1 | — |
| black | #3b4252 | 1.24:1 | — |
| red | #bf616a | 3.05:1 | AA large |
| green | #a3be8c | 6.13:1 | AA |
| yellow | #ebcb8b | 8.00:1 | AAA |
| blue | #81a1c1 | 4.64:1 | AA |
| magenta | #b48ead | 4.41:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #88c0d0 | 6.24:1 | AA |
| white | #e5e9f0 | 10.26:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #4c566a | 1.69:1 | — |
| brightRed | #bf616a | 3.05:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #a3be8c | 6.13:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #ebcb8b | 8.00:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #81a1c1 | 4.64:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #b48ead | 4.41:1 | AA large |
| brightCyan | #8fbcbb | 5.99:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #eceff4 | 10.84:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nord-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/nord-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = nord-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'nord-default' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #2e3440
foreground = #d8dee9
cursor-color = #d8dee9
cursor-text = #2e3440
selection-background = #4c566a
selection-foreground = #d8dee9
palette = 0=#3b4252
palette = 1=#bf616a
palette = 2=#a3be8c
palette = 3=#ebcb8b
palette = 4=#81a1c1
palette = 5=#b48ead
palette = 6=#88c0d0
palette = 7=#e5e9f0
palette = 8=#4c566a
palette = 9=#bf616a
palette = 10=#a3be8c
palette = 11=#ebcb8b
palette = 12=#81a1c1
palette = 13=#b48ead
palette = 14=#8fbcbb
palette = 15=#eceff4
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 Nord Default theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/nord/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nord-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nord-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/nord-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = nord-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'nord-default' >> "$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 Nord Default theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Nord Default in Ghostty?
Download the Nord 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 Nord Default keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #2e3440 for the background, #d8dee9 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 9.2:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Nord 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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