Kitty · seoul256 · light · MIT
Seoul256 Light for Kitty
Seoul256 Light for Kitty: #dadada background, 6.0:1 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 #dadada| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #4e4e4e | 5.95:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #4e4e4e | 5.95:1 | AA |
| Selection | #3a3a3a | 8.14:1 | AAA |
| black | #4e4e4e | 5.95:1 | AA |
| red | #af5f5f | 3.25:1 | AA large |
| green | #5f885f | 2.90:1 | — |
| yellow | #af8760 | 2.33:1 | — |
| blue | #5f87ae | 2.70:1 | — |
| magenta | #875f87 | 3.74:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #5f8787 | 2.83:1 | — |
| white | #e4e4e4 | 1.10:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #3a3a3a | 8.14:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #870100 | 7.38:1 | AAA |
| brightGreen | #005f00 | 5.70:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #d8865f | 2.00:1 | — |
| brightBlue | #0087af | 2.95:1 | — |
| brightMagenta | #87025f | 6.82:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #008787 | 3.12:1 | AA large |
| brightWhite | #eeeeee | 1.20:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/seoul256-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/seoul256-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include seoul256-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'seoul256-light.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #dadada
foreground #4e4e4e
cursor #4e4e4e
cursor_text_color #dadada
selection_background #3a3a3a
selection_foreground #ffffff
color0 #4e4e4e
color1 #af5f5f
color2 #5f885f
color3 #af8760
color4 #5f87ae
color5 #875f87
color6 #5f8787
color7 #e4e4e4
color8 #3a3a3a
color9 #870100
color10 #005f00
color11 #d8865f
color12 #0087af
color13 #87025f
color14 #008787
color15 #eeeeee
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 Seoul256 Light theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/seoul256/light/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/seoul256-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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/seoul256-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/seoul256-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include seoul256-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'seoul256-light.conf' >> "$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 Seoul256 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 Seoul256 Light in Kitty?
Download the Seoul256 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 Seoul256 Light keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #dadada for the background, #4e4e4e for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 6.0:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Seoul256 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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