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Nightfox Dayfox for Kitty

Nightfox Dayfox for Kitty: #f6f2ee background, 11.1:1 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.

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

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Foreground

Cursor

Selection

Contrast

WCAG · vs #f6f2ee

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#3d2b5a	11.15:1	AAA
Cursor	#3d2b5a	11.15:1	AAA
Selection	#534c45	7.58:1	AAA
black	#352c24	12.27:1	AAA
red	#a5222f	6.57:1	AA
green	#396847	5.81:1	AA
yellow	#ac5402	4.69:1	AA
blue	#2848a9	7.28:1	AAA
magenta	#6e33ce	6.23:1	AA
cyan	#287980	4.56:1	AA
white	#f2e9e1	1.08:1	—
brightBlack	#534c45	7.58:1	AAA
brightRed	#b3434e	4.92:1	AA
brightGreen	#577f63	4.08:1	AA large
brightYellow	#b86e28	3.56:1	AA large
brightBlue	#4863b6	5.05:1	AA
brightMagenta	#8452d5	4.54:1	AA
brightCyan	#488d93	3.42:1	AA large
brightWhite	#f4ece6	1.05:1	—

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.

One-line installnightfox-dayfox.conf

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

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Full configuration

background #f6f2ee
foreground #3d2b5a
cursor #3d2b5a
cursor_text_color #f6f2ee
selection_background #534c45
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #352c24
color1 #a5222f
color2 #396847
color3 #ac5402
color4 #2848a9
color5 #6e33ce
color6 #287980
color7 #f2e9e1
color8 #534c45
color9 #b3434e
color10 #577f63
color11 #b86e28
color12 #4863b6
color13 #8452d5
color14 #488d93
color15 #f4ece6

Downloadnightfox-dayfox.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 Dayfox theme for Kitty on this machine.

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

Download the Nightfox Dayfox 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 Dayfox keep its colors in Kitty?

Yes. It uses #f6f2ee for the background, #3d2b5a for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 11.1:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.

Can I use Nightfox Dayfox 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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