diff --git a/nix/home-manager/programs/neovim/vimrc b/nix/home-manager/programs/neovim/vimrc
index f928efa..7b3ed3f 100644
--- a/nix/home-manager/programs/neovim/vimrc
+++ b/nix/home-manager/programs/neovim/vimrc
@@ -115,6 +115,7 @@ au Syntax * RainbowParenthesesLoadBraces
 " }
 
 set t_ut=
+set background=light
 colorscheme PaperColor
 
 " Python {{{