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Cobalt2 Default for Kitty

Cobalt2 Default for Kitty: #122738 background, 15.3:1 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: Cobalt2 · Updated 2026-11-03 · unknown

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ANSI

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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 #122738

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#ffffff	15.29:1	AAA
Cursor	#ffffff	15.29:1	AAA
Selection	#0050a4	1.95:1	—
black	#000000	1.37:1	—
red	#ff628c	5.37:1	AA
green	#3ad900	8.09:1	AAA
yellow	#ffc600	9.71:1	AAA
blue	#0088ff	4.34:1	AA large
magenta	#fb94ff	7.85:1	AAA
cyan	#80fcff	12.59:1	AAA
white	#ffffff	15.29:1	AAA
brightBlack	#0050a4	1.95:1	—
brightRed	#ff628c	5.37:1	AA
brightGreen	#3ad900	8.09:1	AAA
brightYellow	#ffc600	9.71:1	AAA
brightBlue	#0088ff	4.34:1	AA large
brightMagenta	#fb94ff	7.85:1	AAA
brightCyan	#80fcff	12.59:1	AAA
brightWhite	#ffffff	15.29:1	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 installcobalt2-default.conf

mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/cobalt2-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/cobalt2-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include cobalt2-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'cobalt2-default.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.

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Full configuration

background #122738
foreground #ffffff
cursor #ffffff
cursor_text_color #122738
selection_background #0050a4
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #000000
color1 #ff628c
color2 #3ad900
color3 #ffc600
color4 #0088ff
color5 #fb94ff
color6 #80fcff
color7 #ffffff
color8 #0050a4
color9 #ff628c
color10 #3ad900
color11 #ffc600
color12 #0088ff
color13 #fb94ff
color14 #80fcff
color15 #ffffff

Downloadcobalt2-default.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 Cobalt2 Default theme for Kitty on this machine.

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/cobalt2/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/cobalt2-default.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/cobalt2-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/cobalt2-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include cobalt2-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'cobalt2-default.conf' >> "$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 Cobalt2 Default 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 Cobalt2 Default in Kitty?

Download the Cobalt2 Default 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 Cobalt2 Default keep its colors in Kitty?

Yes. It uses #122738 for the background, #ffffff for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 15.3:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.

Can I use Cobalt2 Default 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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