Kitty · kanagawa · dark · MIT
Kanagawa Dragon for Kitty
Kanagawa Dragon for Kitty: #181616 background, 10.8:1 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 #181616| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #c5c9c5 | 10.76:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #c5c9c5 | 10.76:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #a6a69c | 7.34:1 | AAA |
| black | #0d0c0c | 1.08:1 | — |
| red | #c4746e | 5.21:1 | AA |
| green | #8a9a7b | 6.00:1 | AA |
| yellow | #c4b28a | 8.65:1 | AAA |
| blue | #8ba4b0 | 6.90:1 | AA |
| magenta | #a292a3 | 6.16:1 | AA |
| cyan | #8ea4a2 | 6.85:1 | AA |
| white | #c8c093 | 9.80:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #a6a69c | 7.34:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #e46876 | 5.61:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #87a987 | 6.91:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #e6c384 | 10.73:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #7fb4ca | 7.97:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #938aa9 | 5.53:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #7aa89f | 6.81:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #c5c9c5 | 10.76:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/kanagawa-dragon.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/kanagawa-dragon.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include kanagawa-dragon.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'kanagawa-dragon.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #181616
foreground #c5c9c5
cursor #c5c9c5
cursor_text_color #181616
selection_background #a6a69c
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #0d0c0c
color1 #c4746e
color2 #8a9a7b
color3 #c4b28a
color4 #8ba4b0
color5 #a292a3
color6 #8ea4a2
color7 #c8c093
color8 #a6a69c
color9 #e46876
color10 #87a987
color11 #e6c384
color12 #7fb4ca
color13 #938aa9
color14 #7aa89f
color15 #c5c9c5
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 Kanagawa Dragon theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/kanagawa/dragon/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/kanagawa-dragon.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/kanagawa-dragon.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/kanagawa-dragon.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include kanagawa-dragon.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'kanagawa-dragon.conf' >> "$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 Kanagawa Dragon 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 Kanagawa Dragon in Kitty?
Download the Kanagawa Dragon 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 Kanagawa Dragon keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #181616 for the background, #c5c9c5 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.8:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Kanagawa Dragon 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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