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GitHub Dark Colorblind for Windows Terminal

GitHub Dark Colorblind for Windows Terminal: #010409 background, 13.3:1 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.

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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 #010409
ColorHexRatioLevel
Foreground#c9d1d913.30:1AAA
Cursor#c9d1d913.30:1AAA
Selection#6e76814.47:1AA large
black#484f582.48:1—
red#ec8e2c8.28:1AAA
green#58a6ff8.13:1AAA
yellow#d299228.14:1AAA
blue#58a6ff8.13:1AAA
magenta#bc8cff8.15:1AAA
cyan#39c5cf9.84:1AAA
white#b1bac410.45:1AAA
brightBlack#6e76814.47:1AA large
brightRed#fdac5410.96:1AAA
brightGreen#79c0ff10.56:1AAA
brightYellow#e3b34110.55:1AAA
brightBlue#79c0ff10.56:1AAA
brightMagenta#d2a8ff10.55:1AAA
brightCyan#56d4dd11.60:1AAA
brightWhite#ffffff20.54:1AAA

Install for Windows Terminal

Documentation
  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.
PowerShellgithub-dark-colorblind.json
# Windows PowerShell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/github-dark-colorblind.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\github-dark-colorblind.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.
Full configuration
{
  "name": "GitHub Dark Colorblind",
  "background": "#010409",
  "foreground": "#c9d1d9",
  "cursorColor": "#c9d1d9",
  "selectionBackground": "#6e7681",
  "black": "#484f58",
  "red": "#ec8e2c",
  "green": "#58a6ff",
  "yellow": "#d29922",
  "blue": "#58a6ff",
  "purple": "#bc8cff",
  "cyan": "#39c5cf",
  "white": "#b1bac4",
  "brightBlack": "#6e7681",
  "brightRed": "#fdac54",
  "brightGreen": "#79c0ff",
  "brightYellow": "#e3b341",
  "brightBlue": "#79c0ff",
  "brightPurple": "#d2a8ff",
  "brightCyan": "#56d4dd",
  "brightWhite": "#ffffff"
}
Downloadgithub-dark-colorblind.json

Let an agent install it

Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the Windows Terminal install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.

Help me install the GitHub Dark Colorblind theme for Windows Terminal on this machine.

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

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 GitHub Dark Colorblind theme go in Windows Terminal?

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

How do I install GitHub Dark Colorblind in Windows Terminal?

Download the GitHub Dark Colorblind 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 GitHub Dark Colorblind keep its colors in Windows Terminal?

Yes. It uses #010409 for the background, #c9d1d9 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 13.3:1 body contrast. Only the Windows Terminal file format changes.

Can I use GitHub Dark Colorblind 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.