Kitty · github · dark · MIT
GitHub Dark High Contrast for Kitty
GitHub Dark High Contrast for Kitty: #010409 background, 18.4:1 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 #010409| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #f0f3f6 | 18.44:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #f0f3f6 | 18.44:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #9ea7b3 | 8.44:1 | AAA |
| black | #7a828e | 5.29:1 | AA |
| red | #ff9492 | 9.68:1 | AAA |
| green | #26cd4d | 9.70:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #f0b72f | 11.26:1 | AAA |
| blue | #71b7ff | 9.70:1 | AAA |
| magenta | #cb9eff | 9.66:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #39c5cf | 9.84:1 | AAA |
| white | #d9dee3 | 15.17:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #9ea7b3 | 8.44:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #ffb1af | 11.89:1 | AAA |
| brightGreen | #4ae168 | 11.99:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #f7c843 | 13.00:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #91cbff | 11.92:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #dbb7ff | 11.96:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #56d4dd | 11.60:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #ffffff | 20.54:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-dark-high-contrast.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-dark-high-contrast.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-dark-high-contrast.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-dark-high-contrast.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #010409
foreground #f0f3f6
cursor #f0f3f6
cursor_text_color #010409
selection_background #9ea7b3
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #7a828e
color1 #ff9492
color2 #26cd4d
color3 #f0b72f
color4 #71b7ff
color5 #cb9eff
color6 #39c5cf
color7 #d9dee3
color8 #9ea7b3
color9 #ffb1af
color10 #4ae168
color11 #f7c843
color12 #91cbff
color13 #dbb7ff
color14 #56d4dd
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 GitHub Dark High Contrast theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/github/dark-high-contrast/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-dark-high-contrast.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-dark-high-contrast.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-dark-high-contrast.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-dark-high-contrast.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-dark-high-contrast.conf' >> "$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 GitHub Dark High Contrast 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 GitHub Dark High Contrast in Kitty?
Download the GitHub Dark High Contrast 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 GitHub Dark High Contrast keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #010409 for the background, #f0f3f6 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 18.4:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use GitHub Dark High Contrast 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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