diff --git a/kitty/kitty.conf b/kitty/kitty.conf
index aac1d29..718c03c 100644
--- a/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -1178,7 +1178,7 @@ hide_window_decorations yes
 
 #: The foreground and background colors.
 
-background_opacity 0.8
+background_opacity 0.75
 
 #: 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