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One Half Dark for Ghostty
One Half Dark for Ghostty: #282c34 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 #282c34| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #dcdfe4 | 10.48:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #dcdfe4 | 10.48:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #444850 | 1.53:1 | — |
| black | #282c34 | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #e06c75 | 4.38:1 | AA large |
| green | #98c379 | 6.94:1 | AA |
| yellow | #e5c07b | 8.10:1 | AAA |
| blue | #61afef | 5.92:1 | AA |
| magenta | #c678dd | 4.75:1 | AA |
| cyan | #56b6c2 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| white | #dcdfe4 | 10.48:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #282c34 | 1.00:1 | — |
| brightRed | #e06c75 | 4.38:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #98c379 | 6.94:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #e5c07b | 8.10:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #61afef | 5.92:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #c678dd | 4.75:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #56b6c2 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #dcdfe4 | 10.48:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/one-half-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/one-half-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = one-half-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'one-half-dark' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #282c34
foreground = #dcdfe4
cursor-color = #dcdfe4
cursor-text = #282c34
selection-background = #444850
selection-foreground = #dcdfe4
palette = 0=#282c34
palette = 1=#e06c75
palette = 2=#98c379
palette = 3=#e5c07b
palette = 4=#61afef
palette = 5=#c678dd
palette = 6=#56b6c2
palette = 7=#dcdfe4
palette = 8=#282c34
palette = 9=#e06c75
palette = 10=#98c379
palette = 11=#e5c07b
palette = 12=#61afef
palette = 13=#c678dd
palette = 14=#56b6c2
palette = 15=#dcdfe4
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 One Half Dark theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/one-half/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/one-half-dark.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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/one-half-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/one-half-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = one-half-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'one-half-dark' >> "$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 One Half Dark theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install One Half Dark in Ghostty?
Download the One Half Dark 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 One Half Dark keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #282c34 for the background, #dcdfe4 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 One Half Dark 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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