Windows Terminal · gruvbox · light · MIT
Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast for Windows Terminal
Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast for Windows Terminal: #f9f5d7 background, 10.5:1 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 #f9f5d7| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #3c3836 | 10.53:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #3c3836 | 10.53:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #928374 | 3.33:1 | AA large |
| black | #f9f5d7 | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #cc241d | 4.97:1 | AA |
| green | #98971a | 2.81:1 | — |
| yellow | #d79921 | 2.25:1 | — |
| blue | #458588 | 3.84:1 | AA large |
| magenta | #b16286 | 3.84:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #689d6a | 2.88:1 | — |
| white | #7c6f64 | 4.42:1 | AA large |
| brightBlack | #928374 | 3.33:1 | AA large |
| brightRed | #9d0006 | 7.83:1 | AAA |
| brightGreen | #79740e | 4.42:1 | AA large |
| brightYellow | #b57614 | 3.43:1 | AA large |
| brightBlue | #076678 | 6.00:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #8f3f71 | 6.12:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #427b58 | 4.53:1 | AA |
| brightWhite | #3c3836 | 10.53:1 | 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.
# Windows PowerShell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.Full configuration
{
"name": "Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast",
"background": "#f9f5d7",
"foreground": "#3c3836",
"cursorColor": "#3c3836",
"selectionBackground": "#928374",
"black": "#f9f5d7",
"red": "#cc241d",
"green": "#98971a",
"yellow": "#d79921",
"blue": "#458588",
"purple": "#b16286",
"cyan": "#689d6a",
"white": "#7c6f64",
"brightBlack": "#928374",
"brightRed": "#9d0006",
"brightGreen": "#79740e",
"brightYellow": "#b57614",
"brightBlue": "#076678",
"brightPurple": "#8f3f71",
"brightCyan": "#427b58",
"brightWhite": "#3c3836"
}
Let an agent install it
Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the Windows Terminal install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.
Help me install the Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast theme for Windows Terminal on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/windows-terminal/themes/gruvbox/light-hard-contrast/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.json
Follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Terminal → Settings → Open JSON file.
2. Add the exported object to the schemes array.
3. Set colorScheme to the scheme name in a profile.
One-line install:
# Windows PowerShell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\gruvbox-light-hard-contrast.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast theme go in Windows Terminal?
Open Windows Terminal → Settings → Open JSON file. Add the exported object to the schemes array.
How do I install Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast in Windows Terminal?
Download the Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast 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 Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast keep its colors in Windows Terminal?
Yes. It uses #f9f5d7 for the background, #3c3836 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 10.5:1 body contrast. Only the Windows Terminal file format changes.
Can I use Gruvbox Light Hard Contrast 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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