Kitty · nordic · dark · unknown
Nordic Default for Kitty
Nordic Default for Kitty: #242933 background, 8.2:1 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 #242933| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #bbc3d4 | 8.24:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #bbc3d4 | 8.24:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #3b4252 | 1.45:1 | — |
| black | #191d24 | 1.16:1 | — |
| red | #bf616a | 3.56:1 | AA large |
| green | #a3be8c | 7.15:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #ebcb8b | 9.34:1 | AAA |
| blue | #5e81ac | 3.62:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #b48ead | 5.15:1 | AA |
| cyan | #8fbcbb | 7.00:1 | AA |
| white | #bbc3d4 | 8.24:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #3b4252 | 1.45:1 | — |
| brightRed | #c5727a | 4.21:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #b1c89d | 8.07:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #efd49f | 10.13:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #88c0d0 | 7.29:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #be9d88 | 5.81:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #9fc6c5 | 7.89:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #d8dee9 | 10.80:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nordic-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nordic-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nordic-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nordic-default.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #242933
foreground #bbc3d4
cursor #bbc3d4
cursor_text_color #242933
selection_background #3b4252
selection_foreground #bbc3d4
color0 #191d24
color1 #bf616a
color2 #a3be8c
color3 #ebcb8b
color4 #5e81ac
color5 #b48ead
color6 #8fbcbb
color7 #bbc3d4
color8 #3b4252
color9 #c5727a
color10 #b1c89d
color11 #efd49f
color12 #88c0d0
color13 #be9d88
color14 #9fc6c5
color15 #d8dee9
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 Nordic Default theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/nordic/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nordic-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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/nordic-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/nordic-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include nordic-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'nordic-default.conf' >> "$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 Nordic 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 Nordic Default in Kitty?
Download the Nordic 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 Nordic Default keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #242933 for the background, #bbc3d4 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 8.2:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Nordic 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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