diff --git a/kitty/kitty.conf b/kitty/kitty.conf
index 7db231a..9a6c69e 100644
--- a/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ background #383838
 #: The foreground for text selected with the mouse. A value of none
 #: means to leave the color unchanged.
 
-# selection_background #fffacd
+selection_background #bdbdbd
 
 #: The background for text selected with the mouse.