diff --git a/.vimrc b/.vimrc
index e5c1782..3993d3a 100644
--- a/.vimrc
+++ b/.vimrc
@@ -15,4 +15,5 @@ if version >= 600
 endif
 
 let g:solarized_termcolors=256
+let g:solarized_termtrans=1
 colorscheme solarized