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Catppuccin Macchiato for Windows Terminal

Catppuccin Macchiato for Windows Terminal: #24273a background, 9.9:1 body contrast, and the full 16-color ANSI palette. Open Windows Terminal → Settings → Open JSON file. Add the exported object to the schemes array. The same palette also exports to the other supported terminals.

Source: Catppuccin · 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 #24273a

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#cad3f5	9.92:1	AAA
Cursor	#cad3f5	9.92:1	AAA
Selection	#5b6078	2.38:1	—
black	#494d64	1.77:1	—
red	#ed8796	5.96:1	AA
green	#a6da95	9.17:1	AAA
yellow	#eed49f	10.20:1	AAA
blue	#8aadf4	6.57:1	AA
magenta	#f5bde6	9.33:1	AAA
cyan	#8bd5ca	8.74:1	AAA
white	#a5adcb	6.62:1	AA
brightBlack	#5b6078	2.38:1	—
brightRed	#ec7486	5.19:1	AA
brightGreen	#8ccf7f	7.96:1	AAA
brightYellow	#e1c682	8.83:1	AAA
brightBlue	#78a1f6	5.77:1	AA
brightMagenta	#f2a9dd	8.06:1	AAA
brightCyan	#63cbc0	7.60:1	AAA
brightWhite	#b8c0e0	8.17:1	AAA

Install for Windows Terminal

Documentation

Open Windows Terminal → Settings → Open JSON file.
Add the exported object to the schemes array.
Set colorScheme to the scheme name in a profile.

PowerShellcatppuccin-macchiato.json

# Windows PowerShell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/catppuccin-macchiato.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\catppuccin-macchiato.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.

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Full configuration

{
  "name": "Catppuccin Macchiato",
  "background": "#24273a",
  "foreground": "#cad3f5",
  "cursorColor": "#cad3f5",
  "selectionBackground": "#5b6078",
  "black": "#494d64",
  "red": "#ed8796",
  "green": "#a6da95",
  "yellow": "#eed49f",
  "blue": "#8aadf4",
  "purple": "#f5bde6",
  "cyan": "#8bd5ca",
  "white": "#a5adcb",
  "brightBlack": "#5b6078",
  "brightRed": "#ec7486",
  "brightGreen": "#8ccf7f",
  "brightYellow": "#e1c682",
  "brightBlue": "#78a1f6",
  "brightPurple": "#f2a9dd",
  "brightCyan": "#63cbc0",
  "brightWhite": "#b8c0e0"
}

Downloadcatppuccin-macchiato.json

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Help me install the Catppuccin Macchiato theme for Windows Terminal on this machine.

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/windows-terminal/themes/catppuccin/macchiato/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/catppuccin-macchiato.json

Follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Terminal → Settings → Open JSON file.
2. Add the exported object to the schemes array.
3. Set colorScheme to the scheme name in a profile.

One-line install:
# Windows PowerShell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/catppuccin-macchiato.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\catppuccin-macchiato.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Catppuccin Macchiato theme go in Windows Terminal?

Open Windows Terminal → Settings → Open JSON file. Add the exported object to the schemes array.

How do I install Catppuccin Macchiato in Windows Terminal?

Download the Catppuccin Macchiato JSON color scheme from this page, run the one-line install command, or place the file in the Windows Terminal location above. Set colorScheme to the scheme name in a profile.

Does Catppuccin Macchiato keep its colors in Windows Terminal?

Yes. It uses #24273a for the background, #cad3f5 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 9.9:1 body contrast. Only the Windows Terminal file format changes.

Can I use Catppuccin Macchiato 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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