Kitty · github · light · MIT
GitHub Light Colorblind for Kitty
GitHub Light Colorblind for Kitty: #f6f8fa background, 13.8:1 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 #f6f8fa| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #24292f | 13.76:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #24292f | 13.76:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #57606a | 6.00:1 | AA |
| black | #24292f | 13.76:1 | AAA |
| red | #b35900 | 4.54:1 | AA |
| green | #0550ae | 7.13:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #4d2d00 | 11.67:1 | AAA |
| blue | #0969da | 4.88:1 | AA |
| magenta | #8250df | 4.74:1 | AA |
| cyan | #1b7c83 | 4.63:1 | AA |
| white | #6e7781 | 4.27:1 | AA large |
| brightBlack | #57606a | 6.00:1 | AA |
| brightRed | #8a4600 | 6.67:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #0969da | 4.88:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #633c01 | 9.06:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #218bff | 3.18:1 | AA large |
| brightMagenta | #a475f9 | 3.04:1 | AA large |
| brightCyan | #3192aa | 3.39:1 | AA large |
| brightWhite | #8c959f | 2.85:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-light-colorblind.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-light-colorblind.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-light-colorblind.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-light-colorblind.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #f6f8fa
foreground #24292f
cursor #24292f
cursor_text_color #f6f8fa
selection_background #57606a
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #24292f
color1 #b35900
color2 #0550ae
color3 #4d2d00
color4 #0969da
color5 #8250df
color6 #1b7c83
color7 #6e7781
color8 #57606a
color9 #8a4600
color10 #0969da
color11 #633c01
color12 #218bff
color13 #a475f9
color14 #3192aa
color15 #8c959f
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 Light Colorblind theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/github/light-colorblind/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-light-colorblind.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-light-colorblind.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-light-colorblind.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-light-colorblind.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-light-colorblind.conf' >> "$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 Light Colorblind 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 Light Colorblind in Kitty?
Download the GitHub Light Colorblind 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 Light Colorblind keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #f6f8fa for the background, #24292f for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 13.8:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use GitHub Light Colorblind 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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