diff --git a/tmux.conf b/tmux.conf
index 1592244..551b7e3 100644
--- a/tmux.conf
+++ b/tmux.conf
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ set-option -g status-left ''
 set-option -g status-right '%l:%M%p'
 set-window-option -g window-status-current-fg magenta
 set-option -g status-fg default
+set-option -g status-bg black
 
 # Set window notifications
 setw -g monitor-activity on