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GitHub Light Legacy for Windows Terminal
GitHub Light Legacy for Windows Terminal: #f6f8fa background, 6.0:1 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.
Preview
Palette
ANSI
Base colors
Contrast
WCAG · vs #f6f8fa| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #586069 | 5.99:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #586069 | 5.99:1 | AA |
| Selection | #959da5 | 2.58:1 | — |
| black | #24292e | 13.78:1 | AAA |
| red | #d73a49 | 4.30:1 | AA large |
| green | #28a745 | 2.94:1 | — |
| yellow | #dbab09 | 2.00:1 | — |
| blue | #0366d6 | 5.09:1 | AA |
| magenta | #5a32a3 | 8.15:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #1b7c83 | 4.63:1 | AA |
| white | #6a737d | 4.52:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #959da5 | 2.58:1 | — |
| brightRed | #cb2431 | 5.14:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #22863a | 4.35:1 | AA large |
| brightYellow | #b08800 | 3.10:1 | AA large |
| brightBlue | #005cc5 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #5a32a3 | 8.15:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #3192aa | 3.39:1 | AA large |
| brightWhite | #d1d5da | 1.39:1 | — |
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.
# Windows PowerShell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/github-light-legacy.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\github-light-legacy.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.Full configuration
{
"name": "GitHub Light Legacy",
"background": "#f6f8fa",
"foreground": "#586069",
"cursorColor": "#586069",
"selectionBackground": "#959da5",
"black": "#24292e",
"red": "#d73a49",
"green": "#28a745",
"yellow": "#dbab09",
"blue": "#0366d6",
"purple": "#5a32a3",
"cyan": "#1b7c83",
"white": "#6a737d",
"brightBlack": "#959da5",
"brightRed": "#cb2431",
"brightGreen": "#22863a",
"brightYellow": "#b08800",
"brightBlue": "#005cc5",
"brightPurple": "#5a32a3",
"brightCyan": "#3192aa",
"brightWhite": "#d1d5da"
}
Let an agent install it
Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the Windows Terminal install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.
Help me install the GitHub Light Legacy theme for Windows Terminal on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/windows-terminal/themes/github/light-legacy/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/github-light-legacy.json
Follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Terminal → Settings → Open JSON file.
2. Add the exported object to the schemes array.
3. Set colorScheme to the scheme name in a profile.
One-line install:
# Windows PowerShell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/github-light-legacy.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\github-light-legacy.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the GitHub Light Legacy 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 Light Legacy in Windows Terminal?
Download the GitHub Light Legacy 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 Light Legacy keep its colors in Windows Terminal?
Yes. It uses #f6f8fa for the background, #586069 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 6.0:1 body contrast. Only the Windows Terminal file format changes.
Can I use GitHub Light Legacy 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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