diff --git a/_sass/jekyll-theme-tactile.scss b/_sass/jekyll-theme-tactile.scss
index dd740924..d3f0250b 100644
--- a/_sass/jekyll-theme-tactile.scss
+++ b/_sass/jekyll-theme-tactile.scss
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ code, pre {
 
 code {
   padding: 0 3px;
-  background-color: #333;
+  background-color: #eee;
   border: solid 1px #ddd;
 }