diff --git a/config/termite/config b/config/termite/config
index a8b7582..13c7666 100644
--- a/config/termite/config
+++ b/config/termite/config
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ cursor_foreground = #2e3440
 
 foreground = #d8dee9
 foreground_bold = #d8dee9
-background = #2e3440
+background = rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.8)
 
 highlight = #4c566a