Kitty · everforest · light · MIT
Everforest Light for Kitty
Everforest Light for Kitty: #fdf6e3 background, 5.2:1 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 #fdf6e3| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #5c6a72 | 5.18:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #5c6a72 | 5.18:1 | AA |
| Selection | #5c6a72 | 5.18:1 | AA |
| black | #5c6a72 | 5.18:1 | AA |
| red | #f85552 | 3.04:1 | AA large |
| green | #8da101 | 2.69:1 | — |
| yellow | #dfa000 | 2.12:1 | — |
| blue | #3a94c5 | 3.13:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #df69ba | 2.83:1 | — |
| cyan | #35a77c | 2.79:1 | — |
| white | #939f91 | 2.56:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #5c6a72 | 5.18:1 | AA |
| brightRed | #f85552 | 3.04:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #8da101 | 2.69:1 | — |
| brightYellow | #dfa000 | 2.12:1 | — |
| brightBlue | #3a94c5 | 3.13:1 | AA large |
| brightMagenta | #df69ba | 2.83:1 | — |
| brightCyan | #35a77c | 2.79:1 | — |
| brightWhite | #f4f0d9 | 1.06:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/everforest-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/everforest-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include everforest-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'everforest-light.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #fdf6e3
foreground #5c6a72
cursor #5c6a72
cursor_text_color #fdf6e3
selection_background #5c6a72
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #5c6a72
color1 #f85552
color2 #8da101
color3 #dfa000
color4 #3a94c5
color5 #df69ba
color6 #35a77c
color7 #939f91
color8 #5c6a72
color9 #f85552
color10 #8da101
color11 #dfa000
color12 #3a94c5
color13 #df69ba
color14 #35a77c
color15 #f4f0d9
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 Everforest Light theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/everforest/light/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/everforest-light.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/everforest-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/everforest-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include everforest-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'everforest-light.conf' >> "$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 Everforest Light 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 Everforest Light in Kitty?
Download the Everforest Light 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 Everforest Light keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #fdf6e3 for the background, #5c6a72 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 5.2:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Everforest Light 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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