diff --git a/dot.tmux.conf b/dot.tmux.conf
index c1ce68c..7019a43 100644
--- a/dot.tmux.conf
+++ b/dot.tmux.conf
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ bind-key Tab select-pane -t :.+ \; swap-pane -U
 bind r source-file ~/.tmux.conf
 
 # set inactive/active window styles
-set -g window-style 'fg=colour247,bg=colour236'
-set -g window-active-style 'fg=white,bg=black'
+set -g window-style 'fg=colour247,bg=colour238'
+set -g window-active-style 'fg=colour252,bg=colour236'
 
 set-window-option -g xterm-keys on