diff --git a/vimrc b/vimrc
index f413625..63783e7 100644
--- a/vimrc
+++ b/vimrc
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ if has('gui_running') "GUI specific settings
 else "non-GUI
     set showtabline=1           "automatic tab bar
     set mouse=a                 "mouse support
+    let g:zenburn_force_dark_Background = 1
     colorscheme zenburn
 endif