Ghostty · solarized · light · MIT
Solarized Light for Ghostty
Solarized Light for Ghostty: #fdf6e3 background, 4.1:1 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 #fdf6e3| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #657b83 | 4.13:1 | AA large |
| Cursor | #657b83 | 4.13:1 | AA large |
| Selection | #002b36 | 13.92:1 | AAA |
| black | #073642 | 12.05:1 | AAA |
| red | #dc322f | 4.29:1 | AA large |
| green | #859900 | 2.97:1 | — |
| yellow | #b58900 | 2.98:1 | — |
| blue | #268bd2 | 3.41:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #d33682 | 4.21:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #2aa198 | 2.93:1 | — |
| white | #eee8d5 | 1.14:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #002b36 | 13.92:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #cb4b16 | 4.27:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #586e75 | 4.99:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #657b83 | 4.13:1 | AA large |
| brightBlue | #839496 | 2.93:1 | — |
| brightMagenta | #6c71c4 | 4.06:1 | AA large |
| brightCyan | #93a1a1 | 2.48:1 | — |
| brightWhite | #fdf6e3 | 1.00:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/solarized-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/solarized-light" && { grep -qxF 'theme = solarized-light' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'solarized-light' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #fdf6e3
foreground = #657b83
cursor-color = #657b83
cursor-text = #fdf6e3
selection-background = #002b36
selection-foreground = #657b83
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 Light theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/solarized/light/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/solarized-light.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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/solarized-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/solarized-light" && { grep -qxF 'theme = solarized-light' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'solarized-light' >> "$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 Light theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Solarized Light in Ghostty?
Download the Solarized Light 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 Light keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #fdf6e3 for the background, #657b83 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 4.1:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Solarized Light 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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