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Catppuccin Mocha for Kitty

Catppuccin Mocha for Kitty: #1e1e2e background, 11.3:1 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.

Source: Catppuccin · Updated 2026-11-03 · MIT · Upstream

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ANSI

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b.Black

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b.Cyan

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Base colors

Background

Foreground

Cursor

Selection

Contrast

WCAG · vs #1e1e2e

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#cdd6f4	11.34:1	AAA
Cursor	#cdd6f4	11.34:1	AAA
Selection	#585b70	2.46:1	—
black	#45475a	1.80:1	—
red	#f38ba8	7.08:1	AAA
green	#a6e3a1	11.03:1	AAA
yellow	#f9e2af	12.91:1	AAA
blue	#89b4fa	7.79:1	AAA
magenta	#f5c2e7	10.74:1	AAA
cyan	#94e2d5	11.01:1	AAA
white	#a6adc8	7.37:1	AAA
brightBlack	#585b70	2.46:1	—
brightRed	#f37799	6.18:1	AA
brightGreen	#89d88b	9.57:1	AAA
brightYellow	#ebd391	11.14:1	AAA
brightBlue	#74a8fc	6.83:1	AA
brightMagenta	#f2aede	9.28:1	AAA
brightCyan	#6bd7ca	9.53:1	AAA
brightWhite	#bac2de	9.26:1	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.

One-line installcatppuccin-mocha.conf

mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/catppuccin-mocha.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/catppuccin-mocha.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include catppuccin-mocha.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'catppuccin-mocha.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.

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Full configuration

background #1e1e2e
foreground #cdd6f4
cursor #cdd6f4
cursor_text_color #1e1e2e
selection_background #585b70
selection_foreground #cdd6f4
color0 #45475a
color1 #f38ba8
color2 #a6e3a1
color3 #f9e2af
color4 #89b4fa
color5 #f5c2e7
color6 #94e2d5
color7 #a6adc8
color8 #585b70
color9 #f37799
color10 #89d88b
color11 #ebd391
color12 #74a8fc
color13 #f2aede
color14 #6bd7ca
color15 #bac2de

Downloadcatppuccin-mocha.conf

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 Catppuccin Mocha theme for Kitty on this machine.

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/catppuccin/mocha/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/catppuccin-mocha.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/catppuccin-mocha.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/catppuccin-mocha.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include catppuccin-mocha.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'catppuccin-mocha.conf' >> "$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 Catppuccin Mocha 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 Catppuccin Mocha in Kitty?

Download the Catppuccin Mocha 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 Catppuccin Mocha keep its colors in Kitty?

Yes. It uses #1e1e2e for the background, #cdd6f4 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 11.3:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.

Can I use Catppuccin Mocha 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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