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Seoul256 Dark for iTerm2

Seoul256 Dark for iTerm2: #3a3a3a background, 7.4:1 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: Junegunn Choi · 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 #3a3a3a

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#d0d0d0	7.37:1	AAA
Cursor	#d0d0d0	7.37:1	AAA
Selection	#626262	1.86:1	—
black	#4e4e4e	1.37:1	—
red	#d68787	4.16:1	AA large
green	#5f865f	2.74:1	—
yellow	#d8af5f	5.53:1	AA
blue	#85add4	4.83:1	AA
magenta	#d7afaf	5.76:1	AA
cyan	#87afaf	4.76:1	AA
white	#d0d0d0	7.37:1	AAA
brightBlack	#626262	1.86:1	—
brightRed	#d75f87	3.18:1	AA large
brightGreen	#87af87	4.61:1	AA
brightYellow	#ffd787	8.30:1	AAA
brightBlue	#add4fb	7.36:1	AAA
brightMagenta	#ffafaf	6.50:1	AA
brightCyan	#87d7d7	6.90:1	AA
brightWhite	#e4e4e4	8.95:1	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.

Downloadseoul256-dark.itermcolors

curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/iterm2/seoul256-dark.itermcolors" -o "$HOME/Downloads/seoul256-dark.itermcolors"
# Import it in iTerm2 -> Settings -> Profiles -> Colors -> Presets.

Download Documentation

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>0.305882</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.305882</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.305882</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 1 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.839216</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.529412</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.529412</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 2 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.372549</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.525490</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.372549</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 3 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.847059</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.686275</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.372549</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 4 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.521569</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.678431</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.831373</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 5 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.843137</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.686275</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.686275</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 6 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.529412</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.686275</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.686275</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 7 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 8 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.384314</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.384314</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.384314</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 9 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.843137</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.372549</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.529412</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 10 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.529412</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.686275</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.529412</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 11 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>1.000000</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.843137</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.529412</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 12 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.678431</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.831373</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.984314</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 13 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>1.000000</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.686275</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.686275</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 14 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.529412</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.843137</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.843137</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Ansi 15 Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.894118</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.894118</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.894118</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Background Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.227451</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.227451</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.227451</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Foreground Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Cursor Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Cursor Text Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.227451</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.227451</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.227451</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Selection Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.384314</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.384314</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.384314</real>
	</dict>
	<key>Selected Text Color</key>
	<dict>
	  <key>Color Space String</key>
	  <string>sRGB</string>
	  <key>Red Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	  <key>Green Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	  <key>Blue Component</key>
	  <real>0.815686</real>
	</dict>
</dict>
</plist>

Downloadseoul256-dark.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 Seoul256 Dark theme for iTerm2 on this machine.

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/iterm2/themes/seoul256/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/iterm2/seoul256-dark.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/seoul256-dark.itermcolors" -o "$HOME/Downloads/seoul256-dark.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 Seoul256 Dark theme go in iTerm2?

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

How do I install Seoul256 Dark in iTerm2?

Download the Seoul256 Dark .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 Seoul256 Dark keep its colors in iTerm2?

Yes. It uses #3a3a3a for the background, #d0d0d0 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 7.4:1 body contrast. Only the iTerm2 file format changes.

Can I use Seoul256 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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