diff --git a/home/dotfiles/config/termite/config b/home/dotfiles/config/termite/config
index b9ef823..da97a63 100644
--- a/home/dotfiles/config/termite/config
+++ b/home/dotfiles/config/termite/config
@@ -46,10 +46,9 @@ filter_unmatched_urls = true
 
 #foreground = #dcdccc
 #foreground_bold = #ffffff
-background = #101010
 
 # 20% background transparency (requires a compositor)
-background = rgba(63, 63, 63, 0.8)
+background = rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)
 
 # If unset, will reverse foreground and background
 highlight = #2f2f2f