diff --git a/.config/kitty/kitty.conf b/.config/kitty/kitty.conf
index 5fcc6b8..f154037 100644
--- a/.config/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/.config/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -39,4 +39,5 @@ kitty_mod ctrl+shift
 confirm_os_window_close 0
 window_margin_width 10.0
 include ~/.cache/wal/colors-kitty.conf
+background_opacity 0.8
 remember_window_size  no