diff --git a/vimrc b/vimrc
index e58a0d4..3134261 100644
--- a/vimrc
+++ b/vimrc
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 scriptencoding utf-8
 set encoding=utf-8
 
+" fix colors in some ubuntu terminals
+set background=dark
+
 " vundle bundle; not for changing
 set nocompatible          " Disable vi compatibility
 filetype off