Ghostty · zenbones · dark · MIT
Zenbones Nordbones for Ghostty
Zenbones Nordbones for Ghostty: #2f3541 background, 10.6:1 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 #2f3541| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #ebeef3 | 10.58:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #ebeef3 | 10.58:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #475063 | 1.52:1 | — |
| black | #2f3541 | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #c1616a | 3.04:1 | AA large |
| green | #a4be8d | 6.05:1 | AA |
| yellow | #cf866f | 4.27:1 | AA large |
| blue | #8fbcba | 5.90:1 | AA |
| magenta | #b38dac | 4.29:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #87bfce | 6.08:1 | AA |
| white | #ebeef3 | 10.58:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #475063 | 1.52:1 | — |
| brightRed | #d6787f | 4.02:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #a8cc86 | 6.82:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #e09680 | 5.18:1 | AA |
| brightBlue | #89cac8 | 6.65:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #cf97c5 | 5.21:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #82cce0 | 6.83:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #a5b4cd | 5.87:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-nordbones.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/zenbones-nordbones" && { grep -qxF 'theme = zenbones-nordbones' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'zenbones-nordbones' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #2f3541
foreground = #ebeef3
cursor-color = #ebeef3
cursor-text = #2f3541
selection-background = #475063
selection-foreground = #ebeef3
palette = 0=#2f3541
palette = 1=#c1616a
palette = 2=#a4be8d
palette = 3=#cf866f
palette = 4=#8fbcba
palette = 5=#b38dac
palette = 6=#87bfce
palette = 7=#ebeef3
palette = 8=#475063
palette = 9=#d6787f
palette = 10=#a8cc86
palette = 11=#e09680
palette = 12=#89cac8
palette = 13=#cf97c5
palette = 14=#82cce0
palette = 15=#a5b4cd
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 Nordbones theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/zenbones/nordbones/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-nordbones.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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-nordbones.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/zenbones-nordbones" && { grep -qxF 'theme = zenbones-nordbones' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'zenbones-nordbones' >> "$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 Nordbones theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Zenbones Nordbones in Ghostty?
Download the Zenbones Nordbones 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 Nordbones keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #2f3541 for the background, #ebeef3 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.6:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Zenbones Nordbones 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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