Ghostty · solarized · dark · MIT
Solarized Dark for Ghostty
Solarized Dark for Ghostty: #002b36 background, 4.7:1 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 #002b36| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #839496 | 4.75:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #839496 | 4.75:1 | AA |
| Selection | #193d46 | 1.28:1 | — |
| black | #073642 | 1.15:1 | — |
| red | #dc322f | 3.25:1 | AA large |
| green | #859900 | 4.69:1 | AA |
| yellow | #b58900 | 4.68:1 | AA |
| blue | #268bd2 | 4.08:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #d33682 | 3.30:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #2aa198 | 4.75:1 | AA |
| white | #eee8d5 | 12.25:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #002b36 | 1.00:1 | — |
| brightRed | #cb4b16 | 3.26:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #586e75 | 2.79:1 | — |
| brightYellow | #657b83 | 3.37:1 | AA large |
| brightBlue | #839496 | 4.75:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #6c71c4 | 3.43:1 | AA large |
| brightCyan | #93a1a1 | 5.61:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #fdf6e3 | 13.92:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/solarized-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/solarized-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = solarized-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'solarized-dark' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #002b36
foreground = #839496
cursor-color = #839496
cursor-text = #002b36
selection-background = #193d46
selection-foreground = #839496
palette = 0=#073642
palette = 1=#dc322f
palette = 2=#859900
palette = 3=#b58900
palette = 4=#268bd2
palette = 5=#d33682
palette = 6=#2aa198
palette = 7=#eee8d5
palette = 8=#002b36
palette = 9=#cb4b16
palette = 10=#586e75
palette = 11=#657b83
palette = 12=#839496
palette = 13=#6c71c4
palette = 14=#93a1a1
palette = 15=#fdf6e3
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 Solarized Dark theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/solarized/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/solarized-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/solarized-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/solarized-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = solarized-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'solarized-dark' >> "$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 Solarized Dark theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Solarized Dark in Ghostty?
Download the Solarized 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 Solarized Dark keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #002b36 for the background, #839496 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 4.7:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Solarized 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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