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Nightfox Dawnfox for WezTerm
Nightfox Dawnfox for WezTerm: #faf4ed background, 6.7:1 body contrast, and the full 16-color ANSI palette. Download the Lua color table. Save it to ~/.config/wezterm/colors/<name>.lua. The same palette also exports to the other supported terminals.
Preview
Palette
ANSI
Base colors
Contrast
WCAG · vs #faf4ed| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #575279 | 6.66:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #575279 | 6.66:1 | AA |
| Selection | #5f5695 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| black | #575279 | 6.66:1 | AA |
| red | #b4637a | 3.84:1 | AA large |
| green | #618774 | 3.68:1 | AA large |
| yellow | #ea9d34 | 2.05:1 | — |
| blue | #286983 | 5.59:1 | AA |
| magenta | #907aa9 | 3.47:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #56949f | 3.14:1 | AA large |
| white | #e5e9f0 | 1.11:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #5f5695 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| brightRed | #c26d85 | 3.30:1 | AA large |
| brightGreen | #629f81 | 2.83:1 | — |
| brightYellow | #eea846 | 1.86:1 | — |
| brightBlue | #2d81a3 | 4.02:1 | AA large |
| brightMagenta | #9a80b9 | 3.12:1 | AA large |
| brightCyan | #5ca7b4 | 2.52:1 | — |
| brightWhite | #e6ebf3 | 1.10:1 | — |
Install for WezTerm
Documentation- Download the Lua color table.
- Save it to ~/.config/wezterm/colors/<name>.lua.
- Add config.colors = dofile(wezterm.config_dir .. '/colors/<name>.lua') to ~/.config/wezterm/wezterm.lua.
- Reload WezTerm.
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/wezterm/colors" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/wezterm/nightfox-dawnfox.lua" -o "$HOME/.config/wezterm/colors/nightfox-dawnfox.lua"
# Add config.colors = dofile(wezterm.config_dir .. "/colors/nightfox-dawnfox.lua") to ~/.config/wezterm/wezterm.luaFull configuration
return {
foreground = "#575279",
background = "#faf4ed",
cursor_bg = "#575279",
cursor_fg = "#faf4ed",
cursor_border = "#575279",
selection_bg = "#5f5695",
selection_fg = "#ffffff",
scrollbar_thumb = "#5f5695",
split = "#5f5695",
ansi = {
"#575279",
"#b4637a",
"#618774",
"#ea9d34",
"#286983",
"#907aa9",
"#56949f",
"#e5e9f0",
},
brights = {
"#5f5695",
"#c26d85",
"#629f81",
"#eea846",
"#2d81a3",
"#9a80b9",
"#5ca7b4",
"#e6ebf3",
},
}
Let an agent install it
Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the WezTerm install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.
Help me install the Nightfox Dawnfox theme for WezTerm on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/wezterm/themes/nightfox/dawnfox/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/wezterm/nightfox-dawnfox.lua
Follow these steps:
1. Download the Lua color table.
2. Save it to ~/.config/wezterm/colors/<name>.lua.
3. Add config.colors = dofile(wezterm.config_dir .. '/colors/<name>.lua') to ~/.config/wezterm/wezterm.lua.
4. Reload WezTerm.
One-line install:
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/wezterm/colors" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/wezterm/nightfox-dawnfox.lua" -o "$HOME/.config/wezterm/colors/nightfox-dawnfox.lua"
# Add config.colors = dofile(wezterm.config_dir .. "/colors/nightfox-dawnfox.lua") to ~/.config/wezterm/wezterm.lua
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 Nightfox Dawnfox theme go in WezTerm?
Download the Lua color table. Save it to ~/.config/wezterm/colors/<name>.lua.
How do I install Nightfox Dawnfox in WezTerm?
Download the Nightfox Dawnfox Lua color table from this page, run the one-line install command, or place the file in the WezTerm location above. Reload WezTerm.
Does Nightfox Dawnfox keep its colors in WezTerm?
Yes. It uses #faf4ed for the background, #575279 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 6.7:1 body contrast. Only the WezTerm file format changes.
Can I use Nightfox Dawnfox in another terminal?
Yes. The same palette exports to every terminal listed on this site; only the install path and file format change.
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