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Nightfox Carbonfox for Kitty

Nightfox Carbonfox for Kitty: #161616 background, 16.4:1 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.

Source: Eden East · Updated 2026-11-03 · MIT · Upstream

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Foreground

Cursor

Selection

Contrast

WCAG · vs #161616

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#f2f4f8	16.43:1	AAA
Cursor	#f2f4f8	16.43:1	AAA
Selection	#484848	1.98:1	—
black	#282828	1.23:1	—
red	#ee5396	5.44:1	AA
green	#25be6a	7.46:1	AAA
yellow	#08bdba	7.75:1	AAA
blue	#78a9ff	7.68:1	AAA
magenta	#be95ff	7.70:1	AAA
cyan	#33b1ff	7.65:1	AAA
white	#dfdfe0	13.59:1	AAA
brightBlack	#484848	1.98:1	—
brightRed	#f16da6	6.44:1	AA
brightGreen	#46c880	8.47:1	AAA
brightYellow	#2dc7c4	8.68:1	AAA
brightBlue	#8cb6ff	8.83:1	AAA
brightMagenta	#c8a5ff	8.86:1	AAA
brightCyan	#52bdff	8.69:1	AAA
brightWhite	#e4e4e5	14.24:1	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.

One-line installnightfox-carbonfox.conf

mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nightfox-carbonfox.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nightfox-carbonfox.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nightfox-carbonfox.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nightfox-carbonfox.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.

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Full configuration

background #161616
foreground #f2f4f8
cursor #f2f4f8
cursor_text_color #161616
selection_background #484848
selection_foreground #f2f4f8
color0 #282828
color1 #ee5396
color2 #25be6a
color3 #08bdba
color4 #78a9ff
color5 #be95ff
color6 #33b1ff
color7 #dfdfe0
color8 #484848
color9 #f16da6
color10 #46c880
color11 #2dc7c4
color12 #8cb6ff
color13 #c8a5ff
color14 #52bdff
color15 #e4e4e5

Downloadnightfox-carbonfox.conf

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 Nightfox Carbonfox theme for Kitty on this machine.

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/nightfox/carbonfox/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nightfox-carbonfox.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nightfox-carbonfox.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nightfox-carbonfox.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nightfox-carbonfox.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nightfox-carbonfox.conf' >> "$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 Nightfox Carbonfox 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 Nightfox Carbonfox in Kitty?

Download the Nightfox Carbonfox 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 Nightfox Carbonfox keep its colors in Kitty?

Yes. It uses #161616 for the background, #f2f4f8 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 16.4:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.

Can I use Nightfox Carbonfox 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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