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Sonokai Espresso for Kitty

Sonokai Espresso for Kitty: #312c2b background, 10.7:1 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.

Source: sainnhe · Updated 2026-11-03 · MIT · Upstream

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Palette

ANSI

black

red

green

yellow

blue

magenta

cyan

white

b.Black

b.Red

b.Green

b.Yellow

b.Blue

b.Magenta

b.Cyan

b.White

Base colors

Background

Foreground

Cursor

Selection

Contrast

WCAG · vs #312c2b

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#e4e3e1	10.73:1	AAA
Cursor	#e4e3e1	10.73:1	AAA
Selection	#90817b	3.68:1	AA large
black	#1f1e1c	1.21:1	—
red	#f86882	4.78:1	AA
green	#a6cd77	7.62:1	AAA
yellow	#f0c66f	8.53:1	AAA
blue	#81d0c9	7.73:1	AAA
magenta	#9fa0e1	5.63:1	AA
cyan	#f08d71	5.74:1	AA
white	#e4e3e1	10.73:1	AAA
brightBlack	#90817b	3.68:1	AA large
brightRed	#f86882	4.78:1	AA
brightGreen	#a6cd77	7.62:1	AAA
brightYellow	#f0c66f	8.53:1	AAA
brightBlue	#81d0c9	7.73:1	AAA
brightMagenta	#9fa0e1	5.63:1	AA
brightCyan	#f08d71	5.74:1	AA
brightWhite	#e4e3e1	10.73:1	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.

One-line installsonokai-espresso.conf

mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/sonokai-espresso.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/sonokai-espresso.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include sonokai-espresso.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'sonokai-espresso.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.

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Full configuration

background #312c2b
foreground #e4e3e1
cursor #e4e3e1
cursor_text_color #312c2b
selection_background #90817b
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #1f1e1c
color1 #f86882
color2 #a6cd77
color3 #f0c66f
color4 #81d0c9
color5 #9fa0e1
color6 #f08d71
color7 #e4e3e1
color8 #90817b
color9 #f86882
color10 #a6cd77
color11 #f0c66f
color12 #81d0c9
color13 #9fa0e1
color14 #f08d71
color15 #e4e3e1

Downloadsonokai-espresso.conf

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 Sonokai Espresso theme for Kitty on this machine.

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/sonokai/espresso/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/sonokai-espresso.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/sonokai-espresso.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/sonokai-espresso.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include sonokai-espresso.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'sonokai-espresso.conf' >> "$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 Sonokai Espresso 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 Sonokai Espresso in Kitty?

Download the Sonokai Espresso 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 Sonokai Espresso keep its colors in Kitty?

Yes. It uses #312c2b for the background, #e4e3e1 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.7:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.

Can I use Sonokai Espresso 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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