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One Dark for Kitty
One Dark for Kitty: #282c34 background, 6.6:1 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 | #abb2bf | 6.57:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #abb2bf | 6.57:1 | AA |
| Selection | #5c6370 | 2.32:1 | — |
| black | #1e2127 | 1.15:1 | — |
| red | #e06c75 | 4.38:1 | AA large |
| green | #98c379 | 6.94:1 | AA |
| yellow | #d19a66 | 5.68:1 | AA |
| blue | #61afef | 5.92:1 | AA |
| magenta | #c678dd | 4.75:1 | AA |
| cyan | #56b6c2 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| white | #abb2bf | 6.57:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #5c6370 | 2.32:1 | — |
| brightRed | #e06c75 | 4.38:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #98c379 | 6.94:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #d19a66 | 5.68:1 | AA |
| brightBlue | #61afef | 5.92:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #c678dd | 4.75:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #56b6c2 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #ffffff | 14.00:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/one-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/one-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include one-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'one-dark.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #282c34
foreground #abb2bf
cursor #abb2bf
cursor_text_color #282c34
selection_background #5c6370
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #1e2127
color1 #e06c75
color2 #98c379
color3 #d19a66
color4 #61afef
color5 #c678dd
color6 #56b6c2
color7 #abb2bf
color8 #5c6370
color9 #e06c75
color10 #98c379
color11 #d19a66
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 Dark theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/one/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/one-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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/one-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/one-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include one-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'one-dark.conf' >> "$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 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 Dark in Kitty?
Download the One 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 Dark keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #282c34 for the background, #abb2bf for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 6.6:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use One 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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