Ghostty · zenbones · dark · MIT
Zenbones Forestbones Dark for Ghostty
Zenbones Forestbones Dark for Ghostty: #2c343a background, 9.3:1 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 #2c343a| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #e7dcc4 | 9.30:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #e7dcc4 | 9.30:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #45525c | 1.58:1 | — |
| black | #2c343a | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #e67c7f | 4.55:1 | AA |
| green | #a9c181 | 6.41:1 | AA |
| yellow | #ddbd7f | 7.03:1 | AAA |
| blue | #7fbcb4 | 5.88:1 | AA |
| magenta | #d69ab7 | 5.52:1 | AA |
| cyan | #83c193 | 6.03:1 | AA |
| white | #e7dcc4 | 9.30:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #45525c | 1.58:1 | — |
| brightRed | #ed9294 | 5.51:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #b0ce7b | 7.21:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #edc77a | 7.87:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #7ac9c0 | 6.59:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #e5a7c4 | 6.42:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #7dd093 | 6.82:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #b2a790 | 5.32:1 | AA |
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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-forestbones-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/zenbones-forestbones-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = zenbones-forestbones-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'zenbones-forestbones-dark' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #2c343a
foreground = #e7dcc4
cursor-color = #e7dcc4
cursor-text = #2c343a
selection-background = #45525c
selection-foreground = #e7dcc4
palette = 0=#2c343a
palette = 1=#e67c7f
palette = 2=#a9c181
palette = 3=#ddbd7f
palette = 4=#7fbcb4
palette = 5=#d69ab7
palette = 6=#83c193
palette = 7=#e7dcc4
palette = 8=#45525c
palette = 9=#ed9294
palette = 10=#b0ce7b
palette = 11=#edc77a
palette = 12=#7ac9c0
palette = 13=#e5a7c4
palette = 14=#7dd093
palette = 15=#b2a790
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 Zenbones Forestbones Dark theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/zenbones/forestbones-dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-forestbones-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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-forestbones-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/zenbones-forestbones-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = zenbones-forestbones-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'zenbones-forestbones-dark' >> "$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 Zenbones Forestbones Dark theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Zenbones Forestbones Dark in Ghostty?
Download the Zenbones Forestbones 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 Zenbones Forestbones Dark keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #2c343a for the background, #e7dcc4 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 9.3:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Zenbones Forestbones 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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