diff --git a/tmux.conf b/tmux.conf
index 4ea4c124..843cbffd 100755
--- a/tmux.conf
+++ b/tmux.conf
@@ -24,3 +24,6 @@ bind-key 0 select-window -t :10
 
 # Enables mouse
 set -g mode-mouse on
+
+# Enables colours
+set -g default-terminal "screen-256color"