Windows Terminal · seoul256 · light · MIT
Seoul256 Light for Windows Terminal
Seoul256 Light for Windows Terminal: #dadada 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 #dadada| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #4e4e4e | 5.95:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #4e4e4e | 5.95:1 | AA |
| Selection | #3a3a3a | 8.14:1 | AAA |
| black | #4e4e4e | 5.95:1 | AA |
| red | #af5f5f | 3.25:1 | AA large |
| green | #5f885f | 2.90:1 | — |
| yellow | #af8760 | 2.33:1 | — |
| blue | #5f87ae | 2.70:1 | — |
| magenta | #875f87 | 3.74:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #5f8787 | 2.83:1 | — |
| white | #e4e4e4 | 1.10:1 | — |
| brightBlack | #3a3a3a | 8.14:1 | AAA |
| brightRed | #870100 | 7.38:1 | AAA |
| brightGreen | #005f00 | 5.70:1 | AA |
| brightYellow | #d8865f | 2.00:1 | — |
| brightBlue | #0087af | 2.95:1 | — |
| brightMagenta | #87025f | 6.82:1 | AA |
| brightCyan | #008787 | 3.12:1 | AA large |
| brightWhite | #eeeeee | 1.20:1 | — |
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/seoul256-light.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\seoul256-light.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.Full configuration
{
"name": "Seoul256 Light",
"background": "#dadada",
"foreground": "#4e4e4e",
"cursorColor": "#4e4e4e",
"selectionBackground": "#3a3a3a",
"black": "#4e4e4e",
"red": "#af5f5f",
"green": "#5f885f",
"yellow": "#af8760",
"blue": "#5f87ae",
"purple": "#875f87",
"cyan": "#5f8787",
"white": "#e4e4e4",
"brightBlack": "#3a3a3a",
"brightRed": "#870100",
"brightGreen": "#005f00",
"brightYellow": "#d8865f",
"brightBlue": "#0087af",
"brightPurple": "#87025f",
"brightCyan": "#008787",
"brightWhite": "#eeeeee"
}
Let an agent install it
Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the Windows Terminal install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.
Help me install the Seoul256 Light theme for Windows Terminal on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/windows-terminal/themes/seoul256/light/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/seoul256-light.json
Follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Terminal → Settings → Open JSON file.
2. Add the exported object to the schemes array.
3. Set colorScheme to the scheme name in a profile.
One-line install:
# Windows PowerShell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/windows-terminal/seoul256-light.json" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\seoul256-light.json"
# Add the object to the schemes array in Windows Terminal settings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Seoul256 Light theme go in Windows Terminal?
Open Windows Terminal → Settings → Open JSON file. Add the exported object to the schemes array.
How do I install Seoul256 Light in Windows Terminal?
Download the Seoul256 Light 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 Seoul256 Light keep its colors in Windows Terminal?
Yes. It uses #dadada for the background, #4e4e4e 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 Seoul256 Light 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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