Kitty · kanagawa · dark · MIT
Kanagawa Wave for Kitty
Kanagawa Wave for Kitty: #1f1f28 background, 11.3:1 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 #1f1f28| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #dcd7ba | 11.26:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #dcd7ba | 11.26:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #727169 | 3.33:1 | AA large |
| black | #16161d | 1.10:1 | — |
| red | #c34043 | 3.22:1 | AA large |
| green | #76946a | 4.84:1 | AA |
| yellow | #c0a36e | 6.78:1 | AA |
| blue | #7e9cd8 | 5.94:1 | AA |
| magenta | #957fb8 | 4.67:1 | AA |
| cyan | #6a9589 | 4.88:1 | AA |
| white | #c8c093 | 8.89:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #727169 | 3.33:1 | AA large |
| brightRed | #e82424 | 3.66:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #98bb6c | 7.52:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #e6c384 | 9.73:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #7fb4ca | 7.23:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #938aa9 | 5.02:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #7aa89f | 6.17:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #dcd7ba | 11.26:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/kanagawa-wave.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/kanagawa-wave.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include kanagawa-wave.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'kanagawa-wave.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #1f1f28
foreground #dcd7ba
cursor #dcd7ba
cursor_text_color #1f1f28
selection_background #727169
selection_foreground #dcd7ba
color0 #16161d
color1 #c34043
color2 #76946a
color3 #c0a36e
color4 #7e9cd8
color5 #957fb8
color6 #6a9589
color7 #c8c093
color8 #727169
color9 #e82424
color10 #98bb6c
color11 #e6c384
color12 #7fb4ca
color13 #938aa9
color14 #7aa89f
color15 #dcd7ba
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 Wave theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/kanagawa/wave/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/kanagawa-wave.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/kanagawa-wave.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/kanagawa-wave.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include kanagawa-wave.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'kanagawa-wave.conf' >> "$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 Wave 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 Wave in Kitty?
Download the Kanagawa Wave 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 Wave keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #1f1f28 for the background, #dcd7ba for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 11.3:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Kanagawa Wave 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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