Kitty · tokyo-night · dark · MIT
Tokyo Night Default for Kitty
Tokyo Night Default for Kitty: #1a1b26 background, 10.6:1 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 #1a1b26| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #c0caf5 | 10.59:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #c0caf5 | 10.59:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #414868 | 1.91:1 | — |
| black | #15161e | 1.05:1 | — |
| red | #f7768e | 6.46:1 | AA |
| green | #9ece6a | 9.35:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #e0af68 | 8.55:1 | AAA |
| blue | #7aa2f7 | 6.79:1 | AA |
| magenta | #bb9af7 | 7.39:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #7dcfff | 9.96:1 | AAA |
| white | #a9b1d6 | 8.10:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #414868 | 1.91:1 | — |
| brightRed | #f7768e | 6.46:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #9ece6a | 9.35:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #e0af68 | 8.55:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #7aa2f7 | 6.79:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #bb9af7 | 7.39:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #7dcfff | 9.96:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #c0caf5 | 10.59:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/tokyo-night-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/tokyo-night-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include tokyo-night-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'tokyo-night-default.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #1a1b26
foreground #c0caf5
cursor #c0caf5
cursor_text_color #1a1b26
selection_background #414868
selection_foreground #c0caf5
color0 #15161e
color1 #f7768e
color2 #9ece6a
color3 #e0af68
color4 #7aa2f7
color5 #bb9af7
color6 #7dcfff
color7 #a9b1d6
color8 #414868
color9 #f7768e
color10 #9ece6a
color11 #e0af68
color12 #7aa2f7
color13 #bb9af7
color14 #7dcfff
color15 #c0caf5
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 Tokyo Night Default theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/tokyo-night/default/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/tokyo-night-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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/tokyo-night-default.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/tokyo-night-default.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include tokyo-night-default.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'tokyo-night-default.conf' >> "$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 Tokyo Night 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 Tokyo Night Default in Kitty?
Download the Tokyo Night 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 Tokyo Night Default keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #1a1b26 for the background, #c0caf5 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.6:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use Tokyo Night 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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