diff --git a/init.vim b/init.vim
index 5803fa7..cd601d1 100644
--- a/init.vim
+++ b/init.vim
@@ -103,8 +103,12 @@ nmap <silent><nowait> gr <Plug>(coc-references)
 " syntax highlighting
 syntax on
 set background=dark
-highlight Normal ctermbg=none
 colorscheme solarized8_dark
+highlight Normal ctermbg=none
+highlight Normal guibg=none
+highlight NonText guibg=none
+highlight Normal ctermbg=none
+highlight NonText ctermbg=none
 
 """ Project-Specific Settings