diff --git a/.config/kitty/kitty.conf b/.config/kitty/kitty.conf
index 1fcdaa1..5a1d8b4 100644
--- a/.config/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/.config/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -991,7 +991,7 @@ hide_window_decorations yes
 
 #: The foreground and background colors.
 
-background_opacity .60
+background_opacity .50
 
 #: The opacity of the background. A number between zero and one, where
 #: one is opaque and zero is fully transparent. This will only work if