Kitty · nord · dark · MIT
Nord Default for Kitty
Nord Default for Kitty: #2e3440 background, 9.2:1 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 #2e3440| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #d8dee9 | 9.25:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #d8dee9 | 9.25:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #4c566a | 1.69:1 | — |
| 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 | #4c566a | 1.69:1 | — |
| brightRed | #bf616a | 3.05:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #a3be8c | 6.13:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #ebcb8b | 8.00:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #81a1c1 | 4.64:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #b48ead | 4.41:1 | AA large |
| brightCyan | #8fbcbb | 5.99:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #eceff4 | 10.84:1 | 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.
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nord-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nord-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nord-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nord-default.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #2e3440
foreground #d8dee9
cursor #d8dee9
cursor_text_color #2e3440
selection_background #4c566a
selection_foreground #d8dee9
color0 #3b4252
color1 #bf616a
color2 #a3be8c
color3 #ebcb8b
color4 #81a1c1
color5 #b48ead
color6 #88c0d0
color7 #e5e9f0
color8 #4c566a
color9 #bf616a
color10 #a3be8c
color11 #ebcb8b
color12 #81a1c1
color13 #b48ead
color14 #8fbcbb
color15 #eceff4
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 Nord Default theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/nord/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nord-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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nord-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nord-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nord-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nord-default.conf' >> "$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 Nord 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 Nord Default in Kitty?
Download the Nord 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 Nord Default keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #2e3440 for the background, #d8dee9 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 9.2:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Nord 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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