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Posterpole Default for Kitty
Posterpole Default for Kitty: #25222a background, 8.7:1 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 #25222a| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #c6c0b9 | 8.68:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #c6c0b9 | 8.68:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #a5a59c | 6.31:1 | AA |
| black | #2c2c30 | 1.13:1 | — |
| red | #a97070 | 3.91:1 | AA large |
| green | #778c73 | 4.31:1 | AA large |
| yellow | #cc9166 | 5.82:1 | AA |
| blue | #6c7f93 | 3.80:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #b894af | 5.89:1 | AA |
| cyan | #8ea4a2 | 5.95:1 | AA |
| white | #afa79d | 6.59:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #a5a59c | 6.31:1 | AA |
| brightRed | #bc8f8f | 5.57:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #92a38f | 5.86:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #d9ac8c | 7.63:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #8a99a8 | 5.37:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #ccb3c6 | 8.08:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #aabbba | 7.85:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #c6c0b9 | 8.68:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/posterpole-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/posterpole-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include posterpole-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'posterpole-default.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #25222a
foreground #c6c0b9
cursor #c6c0b9
cursor_text_color #25222a
selection_background #a5a59c
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #2c2c30
color1 #a97070
color2 #778c73
color3 #cc9166
color4 #6c7f93
color5 #b894af
color6 #8ea4a2
color7 #afa79d
color8 #a5a59c
color9 #bc8f8f
color10 #92a38f
color11 #d9ac8c
color12 #8a99a8
color13 #ccb3c6
color14 #aabbba
color15 #c6c0b9
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 Posterpole Default theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/posterpole/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/posterpole-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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/posterpole-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/posterpole-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include posterpole-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'posterpole-default.conf' >> "$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 Posterpole 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 Posterpole Default in Kitty?
Download the Posterpole 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 Posterpole Default keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #25222a for the background, #c6c0b9 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 8.7:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Posterpole 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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