Kitty · ayu · dark · MIT
Ayu Mirage for Kitty
Ayu Mirage for Kitty: #1f2430 background, 9.5:1 body contrast, and the full 16-color ANSI palette. Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf. Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf. The same palette also exports to the other supported terminals.
Preview
Palette
ANSI
Base colors
Contrast
WCAG · vs #1f2430| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #cccac2 | 9.45:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #cccac2 | 9.45:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #686868 | 2.78:1 | — |
| black | #171b24 | 1.11:1 | — |
| red | #ed8274 | 5.95:1 | AA |
| green | #87d96c | 8.99:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #facc6e | 10.29:1 | AAA |
| blue | #6dcbfa | 8.55:1 | AAA |
| magenta | #dabafa | 9.15:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #90e1c6 | 10.18:1 | AAA |
| white | #c7c7c7 | 9.18:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #686868 | 2.78:1 | — |
| brightRed | #f28779 | 6.29:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #d5ff80 | 13.63:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #ffd173 | 10.80:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #73d0ff | 9.01:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #dfbfff | 9.63:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #95e6cb | 10.68:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #ffffff | 15.52:1 | AAA |
Install for Kitty
Documentation- Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf.
- Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.
- Reload the Kitty configuration.
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/ayu-mirage.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/ayu-mirage.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include ayu-mirage.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'ayu-mirage.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #1f2430
foreground #cccac2
cursor #cccac2
cursor_text_color #1f2430
selection_background #686868
selection_foreground #cccac2
color0 #171b24
color1 #ed8274
color2 #87d96c
color3 #facc6e
color4 #6dcbfa
color5 #dabafa
color6 #90e1c6
color7 #c7c7c7
color8 #686868
color9 #f28779
color10 #d5ff80
color11 #ffd173
color12 #73d0ff
color13 #dfbfff
color14 #95e6cb
color15 #ffffff
Let an agent install it
Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the Kitty install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.
Help me install the Ayu Mirage theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/ayu/mirage/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/ayu-mirage.conf
Follow these steps:
1. Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf.
2. Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.
3. Reload the Kitty configuration.
One-line install:
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/ayu-mirage.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/ayu-mirage.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include ayu-mirage.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'ayu-mirage.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.
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 Ayu Mirage theme go in Kitty?
Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf. Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.
How do I install Ayu Mirage in Kitty?
Download the Ayu Mirage configuration file from this page, run the one-line install command, or place the file in the Kitty location above. Reload the Kitty configuration.
Does Ayu Mirage keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #1f2430 for the background, #cccac2 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 9.5:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Ayu Mirage 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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