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One Half Light for Kitty
One Half Light for Kitty: #fafafa background, 10.9:1 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.
Preview
Palette
ANSI
Base colors
Contrast
WCAG · vs #fafafa| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #383a42 | 10.86:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #383a42 | 10.86:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #4f525e | 7.45:1 | AAA |
| black | #383a42 | 10.86:1 | AAA |
| red | #e45649 | 3.51:1 | AA large |
| green | #50a14f | 3.07:1 | AA large |
| yellow | #c18401 | 3.06:1 | AA large |
| blue | #0184bc | 4.00:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #a626a4 | 5.86:1 | AA |
| cyan | #0997b3 | 3.30:1 | AA large |
| white | #fafafa | 1.00:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #4f525e | 7.45:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #e06c75 | 3.06:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #98c379 | 1.93:1 | — |
| brightYellow | #e5c07b | 1.65:1 | — |
| brightBlue | #61afef | 2.26:1 | — |
| brightMagenta | #c678dd | 2.82:1 | — |
| brightCyan | #56b6c2 | 2.27:1 | — |
| brightWhite | #ffffff | 1.04:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/one-half-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/one-half-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include one-half-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'one-half-light.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #fafafa
foreground #383a42
cursor #383a42
cursor_text_color #fafafa
selection_background #4f525e
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #383a42
color1 #e45649
color2 #50a14f
color3 #c18401
color4 #0184bc
color5 #a626a4
color6 #0997b3
color7 #fafafa
color8 #4f525e
color9 #e06c75
color10 #98c379
color11 #e5c07b
color12 #61afef
color13 #c678dd
color14 #56b6c2
color15 #ffffff
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 Light theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/one-half/light/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/one-half-light.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/one-half-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/one-half-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include one-half-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'one-half-light.conf' >> "$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 Light 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 Light in Kitty?
Download the One Half Light 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 Light keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #fafafa for the background, #383a42 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.9:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use One Half Light 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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