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Noctis Lux for Kitty
Noctis Lux for Kitty: #f6edda background, 7.2:1 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 #f6edda| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #005661 | 7.21:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #005661 | 7.21:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #004d57 | 8.21:1 | AAA |
| black | #003b42 | 10.59:1 | AAA |
| red | #e34e1c | 3.36:1 | AA large |
| green | #00b368 | 2.36:1 | — |
| yellow | #f49725 | 1.94:1 | — |
| blue | #0094f0 | 2.78:1 | — |
| magenta | #ff5792 | 2.57:1 | — |
| cyan | #00bdd6 | 1.95:1 | — |
| white | #8ca6a6 | 2.22:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #004d57 | 8.21:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #ff4000 | 3.01:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #00d17a | 1.73:1 | — |
| brightYellow | #ff8c00 | 2.00:1 | — |
| brightBlue | #0fa3ff | 2.34:1 | — |
| brightMagenta | #ff6b9f | 2.30:1 | — |
| brightCyan | #00cbe6 | 1.69:1 | — |
| brightWhite | #bbc3c4 | 1.54:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/noctis-lux.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/noctis-lux.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include noctis-lux.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'noctis-lux.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #f6edda
foreground #005661
cursor #005661
cursor_text_color #f6edda
selection_background #004d57
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #003b42
color1 #e34e1c
color2 #00b368
color3 #f49725
color4 #0094f0
color5 #ff5792
color6 #00bdd6
color7 #8ca6a6
color8 #004d57
color9 #ff4000
color10 #00d17a
color11 #ff8c00
color12 #0fa3ff
color13 #ff6b9f
color14 #00cbe6
color15 #bbc3c4
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 Noctis Lux theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/noctis/lux/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/noctis-lux.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/noctis-lux.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/noctis-lux.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include noctis-lux.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'noctis-lux.conf' >> "$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 Noctis Lux 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 Noctis Lux in Kitty?
Download the Noctis Lux 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 Noctis Lux keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #f6edda for the background, #005661 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 7.2:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Noctis Lux 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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