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One Half Dark for Kitty
One Half Dark for Kitty: #282c34 background, 10.5:1 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 #282c34| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #dcdfe4 | 10.48:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #dcdfe4 | 10.48:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #444850 | 1.53:1 | — |
| black | #282c34 | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #e06c75 | 4.38:1 | AA large |
| green | #98c379 | 6.94:1 | AA |
| yellow | #e5c07b | 8.10:1 | AAA |
| blue | #61afef | 5.92:1 | AA |
| magenta | #c678dd | 4.75:1 | AA |
| cyan | #56b6c2 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| white | #dcdfe4 | 10.48:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #282c34 | 1.00:1 | — |
| brightRed | #e06c75 | 4.38:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #98c379 | 6.94:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #e5c07b | 8.10:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #61afef | 5.92:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #c678dd | 4.75:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #56b6c2 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #dcdfe4 | 10.48:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/one-half-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/one-half-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include one-half-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'one-half-dark.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #282c34
foreground #dcdfe4
cursor #dcdfe4
cursor_text_color #282c34
selection_background #444850
selection_foreground #dcdfe4
color0 #282c34
color1 #e06c75
color2 #98c379
color3 #e5c07b
color4 #61afef
color5 #c678dd
color6 #56b6c2
color7 #dcdfe4
color8 #282c34
color9 #e06c75
color10 #98c379
color11 #e5c07b
color12 #61afef
color13 #c678dd
color14 #56b6c2
color15 #dcdfe4
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 One Half Dark theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/one-half/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/one-half-dark.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/one-half-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/one-half-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include one-half-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'one-half-dark.conf' >> "$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 One Half Dark 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 One Half Dark in Kitty?
Download the One Half Dark 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 One Half Dark keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #282c34 for the background, #dcdfe4 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.5:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use One Half Dark 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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