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GitHub Light High Contrast for Kitty
GitHub Light High Contrast for Kitty: #ffffff background, 18.9:1 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 #ffffff| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #0e1116 | 18.91:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #0e1116 | 18.91:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #4b535d | 7.79:1 | AAA |
| black | #0e1116 | 18.91:1 | AAA |
| red | #a0111f | 8.09:1 | AAA |
| green | #024c1a | 10.24:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #3f2200 | 14.58:1 | AAA |
| blue | #0349b4 | 8.03:1 | AAA |
| magenta | #622cbc | 8.06:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #1b7c83 | 4.93:1 | AA |
| white | #66707b | 5.04:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #4b535d | 7.79:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #86061d | 10.21:1 | AAA |
| brightGreen | #055d20 | 8.10:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #4e2c00 | 12.47:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #1168e3 | 5.11:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #844ae7 | 5.10:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #3192aa | 3.61:1 | AA large |
| brightWhite | #88929d | 3.16:1 | AA large |
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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-light-high-contrast.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-light-high-contrast.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-light-high-contrast.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-light-high-contrast.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #ffffff
foreground #0e1116
cursor #0e1116
cursor_text_color #ffffff
selection_background #4b535d
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #0e1116
color1 #a0111f
color2 #024c1a
color3 #3f2200
color4 #0349b4
color5 #622cbc
color6 #1b7c83
color7 #66707b
color8 #4b535d
color9 #86061d
color10 #055d20
color11 #4e2c00
color12 #1168e3
color13 #844ae7
color14 #3192aa
color15 #88929d
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 High Contrast theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/github/light-high-contrast/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-light-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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-light-high-contrast.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-light-high-contrast.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-light-high-contrast.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-light-high-contrast.conf' >> "$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 Light 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 Light High Contrast in Kitty?
Download the GitHub Light 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 Light High Contrast keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #ffffff for the background, #0e1116 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 18.9:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use GitHub Light 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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