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Nightfox Default for Kitty

Nightfox Default for Kitty: #192330 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.

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

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Contrast

WCAG · vs #192330

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#cdcecf	10.06:1	AAA
Cursor	#cdcecf	10.06:1	AAA
Selection	#575860	2.24:1	—
black	#393b44	1.42:1	—
red	#c94f6d	3.64:1	AA large
green	#81b29a	6.62:1	AA
yellow	#dbc074	8.91:1	AAA
blue	#719cd6	5.61:1	AA
magenta	#9d79d6	4.64:1	AA
cyan	#63cdcf	8.43:1	AAA
white	#dfdfe0	11.91:1	AAA
brightBlack	#575860	2.24:1	—
brightRed	#d16983	4.58:1	AA
brightGreen	#8ebaa4	7.33:1	AAA
brightYellow	#e0c989	9.73:1	AAA
brightBlue	#86abdc	6.70:1	AA
brightMagenta	#baa1e2	7.01:1	AAA
brightCyan	#7ad5d6	9.30:1	AAA
brightWhite	#e4e4e5	12.48:1	AAA

Install for Kitty

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Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf.
Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.
Reload the Kitty configuration.

One-line installnightfox-default.conf

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

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Full configuration

background #192330
foreground #cdcecf
cursor #cdcecf
cursor_text_color #192330
selection_background #575860
selection_foreground #cdcecf
color0 #393b44
color1 #c94f6d
color2 #81b29a
color3 #dbc074
color4 #719cd6
color5 #9d79d6
color6 #63cdcf
color7 #dfdfe0
color8 #575860
color9 #d16983
color10 #8ebaa4
color11 #e0c989
color12 #86abdc
color13 #baa1e2
color14 #7ad5d6
color15 #e4e4e5

Downloadnightfox-default.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 Default theme for Kitty on this machine.

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

Download the Nightfox 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 Nightfox Default keep its colors in Kitty?

Yes. It uses #192330 for the background, #cdcecf 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 Nightfox 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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