Kitty · kanagawa · light · MIT
Kanagawa Lotus for Kitty
Kanagawa Lotus for Kitty: #f2ecbc background, 6.2:1 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 #f2ecbc| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #545464 | 6.19:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #545464 | 6.19:1 | AA |
| Selection | #8a8980 | 2.93:1 | — |
| black | #1f1f28 | 13.62:1 | AAA |
| red | #c84053 | 4.06:1 | AA large |
| green | #6f894e | 3.26:1 | AA large |
| yellow | #77713f | 4.15:1 | AA large |
| blue | #4d699b | 4.59:1 | AA |
| magenta | #b35b79 | 3.73:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #597b75 | 3.88:1 | AA large |
| white | #545464 | 6.19:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #8a8980 | 2.93:1 | — |
| brightRed | #d7474b | 3.58:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #6e915f | 2.98:1 | — |
| brightYellow | #836f4a | 4.03:1 | AA large |
| brightBlue | #6693bf | 2.70:1 | — |
| brightMagenta | #624c83 | 6.07:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #5e857a | 3.42:1 | AA large |
| brightWhite | #43436c | 7.75:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/kanagawa-lotus.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/kanagawa-lotus.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include kanagawa-lotus.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'kanagawa-lotus.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #f2ecbc
foreground #545464
cursor #545464
cursor_text_color #f2ecbc
selection_background #8a8980
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #1f1f28
color1 #c84053
color2 #6f894e
color3 #77713f
color4 #4d699b
color5 #b35b79
color6 #597b75
color7 #545464
color8 #8a8980
color9 #d7474b
color10 #6e915f
color11 #836f4a
color12 #6693bf
color13 #624c83
color14 #5e857a
color15 #43436c
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 Lotus theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/kanagawa/lotus/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/kanagawa-lotus.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/kanagawa-lotus.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/kanagawa-lotus.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include kanagawa-lotus.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'kanagawa-lotus.conf' >> "$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 Lotus 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 Lotus in Kitty?
Download the Kanagawa Lotus 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 Lotus keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #f2ecbc for the background, #545464 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 6.2:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Kanagawa Lotus 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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