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Nightfox Nordfox for Kitty

Nightfox Nordfox for Kitty: #2e3440 background, 7.9:1 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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ANSI

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Background

Foreground

Cursor

Selection

Contrast

WCAG · vs #2e3440

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#cdcecf	7.93:1	AAA
Cursor	#cdcecf	7.93:1	AAA
Selection	#465780	1.75:1	—
black	#3b4252	1.24:1	—
red	#bf616a	3.05:1	AA large
green	#a3be8c	6.13:1	AA
yellow	#ebcb8b	8.00:1	AAA
blue	#81a1c1	4.64:1	AA
magenta	#b48ead	4.41:1	AA large
cyan	#88c0d0	6.24:1	AA
white	#e5e9f0	10.26:1	AAA
brightBlack	#465780	1.75:1	—
brightRed	#d06f79	3.71:1	AA large
brightGreen	#b1d196	7.39:1	AAA
brightYellow	#f0d399	8.61:1	AAA
brightBlue	#8cafd2	5.46:1	AA
brightMagenta	#c895bf	5.06:1	AA
brightCyan	#93ccdc	7.08:1	AAA
brightWhite	#e7ecf4	10.53:1	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-nordfox.conf

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

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Full configuration

background #2e3440
foreground #cdcecf
cursor #cdcecf
cursor_text_color #2e3440
selection_background #465780
selection_foreground #cdcecf
color0 #3b4252
color1 #bf616a
color2 #a3be8c
color3 #ebcb8b
color4 #81a1c1
color5 #b48ead
color6 #88c0d0
color7 #e5e9f0
color8 #465780
color9 #d06f79
color10 #b1d196
color11 #f0d399
color12 #8cafd2
color13 #c895bf
color14 #93ccdc
color15 #e7ecf4

Downloadnightfox-nordfox.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 Nordfox theme for Kitty on this machine.

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

Download the Nightfox Nordfox 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 Nordfox keep its colors in Kitty?

Yes. It uses #2e3440 for the background, #cdcecf for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 7.9:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.

Can I use Nightfox Nordfox 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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