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Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast for iTerm2

Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast for iTerm2: #f9f5d7 background, 10.5:1 body contrast, and the full 16-color ANSI palette. Download the .itermcolors file. Open iTerm2 → Settings → Profiles → Colors. The same palette also exports to the other supported terminals.

Source: Pavel Pertsev · Updated 2026-11-03 · MIT · Upstream

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Palette

ANSI

black

red

green

yellow

blue

magenta

cyan

white

b.Black

b.Red

b.Green

b.Yellow

b.Blue

b.Magenta

b.Cyan

b.White

Base colors

Background

Foreground

Cursor

Selection

Contrast

WCAG · vs #f9f5d7

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#3c3836	10.53:1	AAA
Cursor	#3c3836	10.53:1	AAA
Selection	#928374	3.33:1	AA large
black	#f9f5d7	1.00:1	—
red	#cc241d	4.97:1	AA
green	#98971a	2.81:1	—
yellow	#d79921	2.25:1	—
blue	#458588	3.84:1	AA large
magenta	#b16286	3.84:1	AA large
cyan	#689d6a	2.88:1	—
white	#7c6f64	4.42:1	AA large
brightBlack	#928374	3.33:1	AA large
brightRed	#9d0006	7.83:1	AAA
brightGreen	#79740e	4.42:1	AA large
brightYellow	#b57614	3.43:1	AA large
brightBlue	#076678	6.00:1	AA
brightMagenta	#8f3f71	6.12:1	AA
brightCyan	#427b58	4.53:1	AA
brightWhite	#3c3836	10.53:1	AAA

Install for iTerm2

Documentation

Download the .itermcolors file.
Open iTerm2 → Settings → Profiles → Colors.
Open Color Presets → Import, choose the file, then select the preset.

Downloadgruvbox-light-hard-contrast.itermcolors

curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/iterm2/gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.itermcolors" -o "$HOME/Downloads/gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.itermcolors"
# Import it in iTerm2 -> Settings -> Profiles -> Colors -> Presets.

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Full configuration

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
	<key>Ansi 0 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.976471</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.960784</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.843137</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 1 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.800000</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.141176</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.113725</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 2 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.596078</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.592157</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.101961</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 3 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.843137</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.600000</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.129412</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 4 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.270588</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.521569</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.533333</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 5 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.694118</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.384314</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.525490</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 6 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.407843</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.615686</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.415686</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 7 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.486275</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.435294</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.392157</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 8 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.572549</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.513725</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.454902</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 9 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.615686</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.000000</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.023529</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 10 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.474510</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.454902</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.054902</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 11 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.709804</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.462745</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.078431</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 12 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.027451</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.400000</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.470588</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 13 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.560784</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.247059</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.443137</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 14 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.258824</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.482353</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.345098</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 15 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.235294</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.219608</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.211765</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Background Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.976471</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.960784</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.843137</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Foreground Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.235294</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.219608</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.211765</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Cursor Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.235294</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.219608</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.211765</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Cursor Text Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.976471</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.960784</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.843137</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Selection Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.572549</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.513725</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.454902</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Selected Text Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.235294</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.219608</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.211765</real>
	</dict>
</dict>
</plist>

Downloadgruvbox-light-hard-contrast.itermcolors

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Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the iTerm2 install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.

Help me install the Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast theme for iTerm2 on this machine.

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/iterm2/themes/gruvbox/light-hard-contrast/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/iterm2/gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.itermcolors

Follow these steps:
1. Download the .itermcolors file.
2. Open iTerm2 → Settings → Profiles → Colors.
3. Open Color Presets → Import, choose the file, then select the preset.

One-line install:
curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/iterm2/gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.itermcolors" -o "$HOME/Downloads/gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.itermcolors"
# Import it in iTerm2 -> Settings -> Profiles -> Colors -> Presets.

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 Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast theme go in iTerm2?

Download the .itermcolors file. Open iTerm2 → Settings → Profiles → Colors.

How do I install Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast in iTerm2?

Download the Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast .itermcolors from this page, run the one-line install command, or place the file in the iTerm2 location above. Open Color Presets → Import, choose the file, then select the preset.

Does Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast keep its colors in iTerm2?

Yes. It uses #f9f5d7 for the background, #3c3836 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.5:1 body contrast. Only the iTerm2 file format changes.

Can I use Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast 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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