Kitty · solarized · light · MIT
Solarized Light for Kitty
Solarized Light for Kitty: #fdf6e3 background, 4.1:1 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 #fdf6e3| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #657b83 | 4.13:1 | AA large |
| Cursor | #657b83 | 4.13:1 | AA large |
| Selection | #002b36 | 13.92:1 | AAA |
| black | #073642 | 12.05:1 | AAA |
| red | #dc322f | 4.29:1 | AA large |
| green | #859900 | 2.97:1 | — |
| yellow | #b58900 | 2.98:1 | — |
| blue | #268bd2 | 3.41:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #d33682 | 4.21:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #2aa198 | 2.93:1 | — |
| white | #eee8d5 | 1.14:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #002b36 | 13.92:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #cb4b16 | 4.27:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #586e75 | 4.99:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #657b83 | 4.13:1 | AA large |
| brightBlue | #839496 | 2.93:1 | — |
| brightMagenta | #6c71c4 | 4.06:1 | AA large |
| brightCyan | #93a1a1 | 2.48:1 | — |
| brightWhite | #fdf6e3 | 1.00:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/solarized-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/solarized-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include solarized-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'solarized-light.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #fdf6e3
foreground #657b83
cursor #657b83
cursor_text_color #fdf6e3
selection_background #002b36
selection_foreground #657b83
color0 #073642
color1 #dc322f
color2 #859900
color3 #b58900
color4 #268bd2
color5 #d33682
color6 #2aa198
color7 #eee8d5
color8 #002b36
color9 #cb4b16
color10 #586e75
color11 #657b83
color12 #839496
color13 #6c71c4
color14 #93a1a1
color15 #fdf6e3
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 Solarized Light theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/solarized/light/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/solarized-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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/solarized-light.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/solarized-light.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include solarized-light.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'solarized-light.conf' >> "$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 Solarized 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 Solarized Light in Kitty?
Download the Solarized 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 Solarized Light keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #fdf6e3 for the background, #657b83 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 4.1:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Solarized 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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