Ghostty · zenbones · dark · MIT
Zenbones Zenburned for Ghostty
Zenbones Zenburned for Ghostty: #404040 background, 8.2:1 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 #404040| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #f0e4cf | 8.25:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #f0e4cf | 8.25:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #625a5b | 1.55:1 | — |
| black | #404040 | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #e3716e | 3.38:1 | AA large |
| green | #819b69 | 3.37:1 | AA large |
| yellow | #b77e64 | 3.05:1 | AA large |
| blue | #6099c0 | 3.36:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #b279a7 | 3.05:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #66a5ad | 3.73:1 | AA large |
| white | #f0e4cf | 8.25:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #625a5b | 1.55:1 | — |
| brightRed | #ec8685 | 4.11:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #8bae68 | 4.12:1 | AA large |
| brightYellow | #d68c67 | 3.85:1 | AA large |
| brightBlue | #61abda | 4.12:1 | AA large |
| brightMagenta | #cf86c1 | 3.87:1 | AA large |
| brightCyan | #65b8c1 | 4.53:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #c0ab86 | 4.65:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-zenburned.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/zenbones-zenburned" && { grep -qxF 'theme = zenbones-zenburned' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'zenbones-zenburned' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #404040
foreground = #f0e4cf
cursor-color = #f0e4cf
cursor-text = #404040
selection-background = #625a5b
selection-foreground = #f0e4cf
palette = 0=#404040
palette = 1=#e3716e
palette = 2=#819b69
palette = 3=#b77e64
palette = 4=#6099c0
palette = 5=#b279a7
palette = 6=#66a5ad
palette = 7=#f0e4cf
palette = 8=#625a5b
palette = 9=#ec8685
palette = 10=#8bae68
palette = 11=#d68c67
palette = 12=#61abda
palette = 13=#cf86c1
palette = 14=#65b8c1
palette = 15=#c0ab86
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 Zenburned theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/zenbones/zenburned/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-zenburned.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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-zenburned.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/zenbones-zenburned" && { grep -qxF 'theme = zenbones-zenburned' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'zenbones-zenburned' >> "$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 Zenburned theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Zenbones Zenburned in Ghostty?
Download the Zenbones Zenburned 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 Zenburned keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #404040 for the background, #f0e4cf for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 8.2:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Zenbones Zenburned 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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