Kitty · gruvbox · light · MIT
Gruvbox Light for Kitty
Gruvbox Light for Kitty: #fbf1c7 background, 10.2:1 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 #fbf1c7| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #3c3836 | 10.22:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #3c3836 | 10.22:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #928374 | 3.24:1 | AA large |
| black | #fbf1c7 | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #cc241d | 4.82:1 | AA |
| green | #98971a | 2.73:1 | — |
| yellow | #d79921 | 2.19:1 | — |
| blue | #458588 | 3.73:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #b16286 | 3.73:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #689d6a | 2.80:1 | — |
| white | #7c6f64 | 4.29:1 | AA large |
| brightBlack | #928374 | 3.24:1 | AA large |
| brightRed | #9d0006 | 7.60:1 | AAA |
| brightGreen | #79740e | 4.29:1 | AA large |
| brightYellow | #b57614 | 3.33:1 | AA large |
| brightBlue | #076678 | 5.82:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #8f3f71 | 5.94:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #427b58 | 4.40:1 | AA large |
| brightWhite | #3c3836 | 10.22:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/gruvbox-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/gruvbox-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include gruvbox-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'gruvbox-light.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #fbf1c7
foreground #3c3836
cursor #3c3836
cursor_text_color #fbf1c7
selection_background #928374
selection_foreground #3c3836
color0 #fbf1c7
color1 #cc241d
color2 #98971a
color3 #d79921
color4 #458588
color5 #b16286
color6 #689d6a
color7 #7c6f64
color8 #928374
color9 #9d0006
color10 #79740e
color11 #b57614
color12 #076678
color13 #8f3f71
color14 #427b58
color15 #3c3836
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 Light theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/gruvbox/light/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/gruvbox-light.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/gruvbox-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/gruvbox-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include gruvbox-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'gruvbox-light.conf' >> "$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 Light 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 Light in Kitty?
Download the Gruvbox Light 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 Light keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #fbf1c7 for the background, #3c3836 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.2:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Gruvbox Light 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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