Kitty · github · dark · MIT
GitHub Dark Legacy for Kitty
GitHub Dark Legacy for Kitty: #1f2428 background, 10.6:1 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 #1f2428| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #d1d5da | 10.62:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #d1d5da | 10.62:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #959da5 | 5.70:1 | AA |
| black | #586069 | 2.45:1 | — |
| red | #ea4a5a | 4.19:1 | AA large |
| green | #34d058 | 7.69:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #ffea7f | 12.92:1 | AAA |
| blue | #2188ff | 4.50:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #b392f0 | 6.18:1 | AA |
| cyan | #39c5cf | 7.50:1 | AAA |
| white | #d1d5da | 10.62:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #959da5 | 5.70:1 | AA |
| brightRed | #f97583 | 5.89:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #85e89d | 10.46:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #ffea7f | 12.92:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #79b8ff | 7.54:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #b392f0 | 6.18:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #56d4dd | 8.84:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #fafbfc | 15.11:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-dark-legacy.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-dark-legacy.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-dark-legacy.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-dark-legacy.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #1f2428
foreground #d1d5da
cursor #d1d5da
cursor_text_color #1f2428
selection_background #959da5
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #586069
color1 #ea4a5a
color2 #34d058
color3 #ffea7f
color4 #2188ff
color5 #b392f0
color6 #39c5cf
color7 #d1d5da
color8 #959da5
color9 #f97583
color10 #85e89d
color11 #ffea7f
color12 #79b8ff
color13 #b392f0
color14 #56d4dd
color15 #fafbfc
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 Legacy theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/github/dark-legacy/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-dark-legacy.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-dark-legacy.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-dark-legacy.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-dark-legacy.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-dark-legacy.conf' >> "$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 Legacy 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 Legacy in Kitty?
Download the GitHub Dark Legacy 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 Legacy keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #1f2428 for the background, #d1d5da for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.6:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use GitHub Dark Legacy 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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