diff --git a/rc/vimrc b/rc/vimrc
index ce9ed852..4102b84b 100644
--- a/rc/vimrc
+++ b/rc/vimrc
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ set number      " Show line numbers.
 set ruler       " Show the line and column number of the cursor position,
                 " separated by a comma.
 
-set background=light
+set background=dark
 
 "Use modelines!
 set modeline