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Nightfox Duskfox for Kitty

Nightfox Duskfox for Kitty: #232136 background, 11.9:1 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

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Contrast

WCAG · vs #232136

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#e0def4	11.86:1	AAA
Cursor	#e0def4	11.86:1	AAA
Selection	#47407d	1.71:1	—
black	#393552	1.34:1	—
red	#eb6f92	5.38:1	AA
green	#a3be8c	7.67:1	AAA
yellow	#f6c177	9.55:1	AAA
blue	#569fba	5.26:1	AA
magenta	#c4a7e7	7.47:1	AAA
cyan	#9ccfd8	9.19:1	AAA
white	#e0def4	11.86:1	AAA
brightBlack	#47407d	1.71:1	—
brightRed	#f083a2	6.31:1	AA
brightGreen	#b1d196	9.26:1	AAA
brightYellow	#f9cb8c	10.39:1	AAA
brightBlue	#65b1cd	6.50:1	AA
brightMagenta	#ccb1ed	8.25:1	AAA
brightCyan	#a6dae3	10.25:1	AAA
brightWhite	#e2e0f7	12.10:1	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-duskfox.conf

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

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Full configuration

background #232136
foreground #e0def4
cursor #e0def4
cursor_text_color #232136
selection_background #47407d
selection_foreground #e0def4
color0 #393552
color1 #eb6f92
color2 #a3be8c
color3 #f6c177
color4 #569fba
color5 #c4a7e7
color6 #9ccfd8
color7 #e0def4
color8 #47407d
color9 #f083a2
color10 #b1d196
color11 #f9cb8c
color12 #65b1cd
color13 #ccb1ed
color14 #a6dae3
color15 #e2e0f7

Downloadnightfox-duskfox.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 Duskfox theme for Kitty on this machine.

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

Download the Nightfox Duskfox 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 Duskfox keep its colors in Kitty?

Yes. It uses #232136 for the background, #e0def4 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 11.9:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.

Can I use Nightfox Duskfox 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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