Kitty · gruvbox · dark · MIT
Gruvbox Dark for Kitty
Gruvbox Dark for Kitty: #282828 background, 10.7:1 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 #282828| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #ebdbb2 | 10.75:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #ebdbb2 | 10.75:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #928374 | 4.02:1 | AA large |
| black | #282828 | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #cc241d | 2.69:1 | — |
| green | #98971a | 4.76:1 | AA |
| yellow | #d79921 | 5.94:1 | AA |
| blue | #458588 | 3.48:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #b16286 | 3.48:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #689d6a | 4.65:1 | AA |
| white | #a89984 | 5.30:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #928374 | 4.02:1 | AA large |
| brightRed | #fb4934 | 4.29:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #b8bb26 | 7.14:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #fabd2f | 8.69:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #83a598 | 5.48:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #d3869b | 5.37:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #8ec07c | 7.01:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #ebdbb2 | 10.75:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/gruvbox-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/gruvbox-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include gruvbox-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'gruvbox-dark.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #282828
foreground #ebdbb2
cursor #ebdbb2
cursor_text_color #282828
selection_background #928374
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #282828
color1 #cc241d
color2 #98971a
color3 #d79921
color4 #458588
color5 #b16286
color6 #689d6a
color7 #a89984
color8 #928374
color9 #fb4934
color10 #b8bb26
color11 #fabd2f
color12 #83a598
color13 #d3869b
color14 #8ec07c
color15 #ebdbb2
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 Gruvbox Dark theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/gruvbox/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/gruvbox-dark.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/gruvbox-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/gruvbox-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include gruvbox-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'gruvbox-dark.conf' >> "$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 Gruvbox Dark 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 Gruvbox Dark in Kitty?
Download the Gruvbox Dark 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 Gruvbox Dark keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #282828 for the background, #ebdbb2 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.7:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Gruvbox Dark 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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