Kitty · nightfox · light · MIT
Nightfox Dawnfox for Kitty
Nightfox Dawnfox for Kitty: #faf4ed background, 6.7:1 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 #faf4ed| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #575279 | 6.66:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #575279 | 6.66:1 | AA |
| Selection | #5f5695 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| black | #575279 | 6.66:1 | AA |
| red | #b4637a | 3.84:1 | AA large |
| green | #618774 | 3.68:1 | AA large |
| yellow | #ea9d34 | 2.05:1 | — |
| blue | #286983 | 5.59:1 | AA |
| magenta | #907aa9 | 3.47:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #56949f | 3.14:1 | AA large |
| white | #e5e9f0 | 1.11:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #5f5695 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| brightRed | #c26d85 | 3.30:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #629f81 | 2.83:1 | — |
| brightYellow | #eea846 | 1.86:1 | — |
| brightBlue | #2d81a3 | 4.02:1 | AA large |
| brightMagenta | #9a80b9 | 3.12:1 | AA large |
| brightCyan | #5ca7b4 | 2.52:1 | — |
| brightWhite | #e6ebf3 | 1.10:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nightfox-dawnfox.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nightfox-dawnfox.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nightfox-dawnfox.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nightfox-dawnfox.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #faf4ed
foreground #575279
cursor #575279
cursor_text_color #faf4ed
selection_background #5f5695
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #575279
color1 #b4637a
color2 #618774
color3 #ea9d34
color4 #286983
color5 #907aa9
color6 #56949f
color7 #e5e9f0
color8 #5f5695
color9 #c26d85
color10 #629f81
color11 #eea846
color12 #2d81a3
color13 #9a80b9
color14 #5ca7b4
color15 #e6ebf3
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 Dawnfox theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/nightfox/dawnfox/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nightfox-dawnfox.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nightfox-dawnfox.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nightfox-dawnfox.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nightfox-dawnfox.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nightfox-dawnfox.conf' >> "$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 Dawnfox 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 Dawnfox in Kitty?
Download the Nightfox Dawnfox 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 Dawnfox keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #faf4ed for the background, #575279 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 6.7:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Nightfox Dawnfox 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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