diff --git a/ghostty/config b/ghostty/config
index 15593c5..fcac7af 100644
--- a/ghostty/config
+++ b/ghostty/config
@@ -36,3 +36,5 @@
 # resize-overlay-duration = 4s 200ms
 font-family = Departure Mono
 font-size = 13
+
+background-opacity = 0.78