Kitty · nightfly · dark · MIT
Nightfly Default for Kitty
Nightfly Default for Kitty: #011627 background, 10.1:1 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 #011627| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #bdc1c6 | 10.13:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #bdc1c6 | 10.13:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #7c8f8f | 5.40:1 | AA |
| black | #1d3b53 | 1.57:1 | — |
| red | #fc514e | 5.61:1 | AA |
| green | #a1cd5e | 9.96:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #e7d37a | 12.22:1 | AAA |
| blue | #82aaff | 7.98:1 | AAA |
| magenta | #c792ea | 7.62:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #7fdbca | 11.25:1 | AAA |
| white | #a1aab8 | 7.82:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #7c8f8f | 5.40:1 | AA |
| brightRed | #ff5874 | 6.02:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #21c7a8 | 8.56:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #ecc48d | 11.22:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #82aaff | 7.98:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #ae81ff | 6.45:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #7fdbca | 11.25:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #d6deeb | 13.54:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nightfly-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nightfly-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nightfly-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nightfly-default.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #011627
foreground #bdc1c6
cursor #bdc1c6
cursor_text_color #011627
selection_background #7c8f8f
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #1d3b53
color1 #fc514e
color2 #a1cd5e
color3 #e7d37a
color4 #82aaff
color5 #c792ea
color6 #7fdbca
color7 #a1aab8
color8 #7c8f8f
color9 #ff5874
color10 #21c7a8
color11 #ecc48d
color12 #82aaff
color13 #ae81ff
color14 #7fdbca
color15 #d6deeb
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 Nightfly Default theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/nightfly/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nightfly-default.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nightfly-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nightfly-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nightfly-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nightfly-default.conf' >> "$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 Nightfly Default 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 Nightfly Default in Kitty?
Download the Nightfly Default 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 Nightfly Default keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #011627 for the background, #bdc1c6 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.1:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Nightfly Default 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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