diff --git a/dot_zshrc b/dot_zshrc
index b15de90..37a71a2 100644
--- a/dot_zshrc
+++ b/dot_zshrc
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
 autoload -Uz compinit && compinit
 
+# Ensure true color support for capable terminals
+case "$TERM" in
+  xterm-ghostty|xterm-kitty|wezterm|*-direct)
+    export COLORTERM=truecolor
+    ;;
+esac
+
 # Powerlevel10k instant prompt (must stay near top)
 if [[ -r "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh" ]]; then
   source "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh"