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Noctis Lux for Windows Terminal

Noctis Lux for Windows Terminal: #f6edda background, 7.2:1 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 #f6edda
ColorHexRatioLevel
Foreground#0056617.21:1AAA
Cursor#0056617.21:1AAA
Selection#004d578.21:1AAA
black#003b4210.59:1AAA
red#e34e1c3.36:1AA large
green#00b3682.36:1—
yellow#f497251.94:1—
blue#0094f02.78:1—
magenta#ff57922.57:1—
cyan#00bdd61.95:1—
white#8ca6a62.22:1—
brightBlack#004d578.21:1AAA
brightRed#ff40003.01:1AA large
brightGreen#00d17a1.73:1—
brightYellow#ff8c002.00:1—
brightBlue#0fa3ff2.34:1—
brightMagenta#ff6b9f2.30:1—
brightCyan#00cbe61.69:1—
brightWhite#bbc3c41.54:1—

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.
PowerShellnoctis-lux.json
# Windows PowerShell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/noctis-lux.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\noctis-lux.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.
Full configuration
{
  "name": "Noctis Lux",
  "background": "#f6edda",
  "foreground": "#005661",
  "cursorColor": "#005661",
  "selectionBackground": "#004d57",
  "black": "#003b42",
  "red": "#e34e1c",
  "green": "#00b368",
  "yellow": "#f49725",
  "blue": "#0094f0",
  "purple": "#ff5792",
  "cyan": "#00bdd6",
  "white": "#8ca6a6",
  "brightBlack": "#004d57",
  "brightRed": "#ff4000",
  "brightGreen": "#00d17a",
  "brightYellow": "#ff8c00",
  "brightBlue": "#0fa3ff",
  "brightPurple": "#ff6b9f",
  "brightCyan": "#00cbe6",
  "brightWhite": "#bbc3c4"
}
Downloadnoctis-lux.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 Noctis Lux theme for Windows Terminal on this machine.

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/windows-terminal/themes/noctis/lux/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/noctis-lux.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/noctis-lux.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\noctis-lux.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 Noctis Lux theme go in Windows Terminal?

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

How do I install Noctis Lux in Windows Terminal?

Download the Noctis Lux 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 Noctis Lux keep its colors in Windows Terminal?

Yes. It uses #f6edda for the background, #005661 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 7.2:1 body contrast. Only the Windows Terminal file format changes.

Can I use Noctis Lux 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.