Ghostty · nordic · dark · unknown
Nordic Default for Ghostty
Nordic Default for Ghostty: #242933 background, 8.2:1 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 #242933| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #bbc3d4 | 8.24:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #bbc3d4 | 8.24:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #3b4252 | 1.45:1 | — |
| black | #191d24 | 1.16:1 | — |
| red | #bf616a | 3.56:1 | AA large |
| green | #a3be8c | 7.15:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #ebcb8b | 9.34:1 | AAA |
| blue | #5e81ac | 3.62:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #b48ead | 5.15:1 | AA |
| cyan | #8fbcbb | 7.00:1 | AA |
| white | #bbc3d4 | 8.24:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #3b4252 | 1.45:1 | — |
| brightRed | #c5727a | 4.21:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #b1c89d | 8.07:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #efd49f | 10.13:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #88c0d0 | 7.29:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #be9d88 | 5.81:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #9fc6c5 | 7.89:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #d8dee9 | 10.80:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nordic-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/nordic-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = nordic-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'nordic-default' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #242933
foreground = #bbc3d4
cursor-color = #bbc3d4
cursor-text = #242933
selection-background = #3b4252
selection-foreground = #bbc3d4
palette = 0=#191d24
palette = 1=#bf616a
palette = 2=#a3be8c
palette = 3=#ebcb8b
palette = 4=#5e81ac
palette = 5=#b48ead
palette = 6=#8fbcbb
palette = 7=#bbc3d4
palette = 8=#3b4252
palette = 9=#c5727a
palette = 10=#b1c89d
palette = 11=#efd49f
palette = 12=#88c0d0
palette = 13=#be9d88
palette = 14=#9fc6c5
palette = 15=#d8dee9
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 Nordic Default theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/nordic/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nordic-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/nordic-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/nordic-default" && { grep -qxF 'theme = nordic-default' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'nordic-default' >> "$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 Nordic Default theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Nordic Default in Ghostty?
Download the Nordic 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 Nordic Default keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #242933 for the background, #bbc3d4 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 8.2:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Nordic 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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