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Catppuccin Mocha for Windows Terminal

Catppuccin Mocha for Windows Terminal: #1e1e2e background, 11.3:1 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

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Contrast

WCAG · vs #1e1e2e

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#cdd6f4	11.34:1	AAA
Cursor	#cdd6f4	11.34:1	AAA
Selection	#585b70	2.46:1	—
black	#45475a	1.80:1	—
red	#f38ba8	7.08:1	AAA
green	#a6e3a1	11.03:1	AAA
yellow	#f9e2af	12.91:1	AAA
blue	#89b4fa	7.79:1	AAA
magenta	#f5c2e7	10.74:1	AAA
cyan	#94e2d5	11.01:1	AAA
white	#a6adc8	7.37:1	AAA
brightBlack	#585b70	2.46:1	—
brightRed	#f37799	6.18:1	AA
brightGreen	#89d88b	9.57:1	AAA
brightYellow	#ebd391	11.14:1	AAA
brightBlue	#74a8fc	6.83:1	AA
brightMagenta	#f2aede	9.28:1	AAA
brightCyan	#6bd7ca	9.53:1	AAA
brightWhite	#bac2de	9.26:1	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-mocha.json

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

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Full configuration

{
  "name": "Catppuccin Mocha",
  "background": "#1e1e2e",
  "foreground": "#cdd6f4",
  "cursorColor": "#cdd6f4",
  "selectionBackground": "#585b70",
  "black": "#45475a",
  "red": "#f38ba8",
  "green": "#a6e3a1",
  "yellow": "#f9e2af",
  "blue": "#89b4fa",
  "purple": "#f5c2e7",
  "cyan": "#94e2d5",
  "white": "#a6adc8",
  "brightBlack": "#585b70",
  "brightRed": "#f37799",
  "brightGreen": "#89d88b",
  "brightYellow": "#ebd391",
  "brightBlue": "#74a8fc",
  "brightPurple": "#f2aede",
  "brightCyan": "#6bd7ca",
  "brightWhite": "#bac2de"
}

Downloadcatppuccin-mocha.json

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

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/windows-terminal/themes/catppuccin/mocha/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/catppuccin-mocha.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-mocha.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\catppuccin-mocha.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Catppuccin Mocha 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 Mocha in Windows Terminal?

Download the Catppuccin Mocha 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 Mocha keep its colors in Windows Terminal?

Yes. It uses #1e1e2e for the background, #cdd6f4 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 11.3:1 body contrast. Only the Windows Terminal file format changes.

Can I use Catppuccin Mocha 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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