diff --git a/config/config.def.c b/config/config.def.c
index cfd1657c..6ed24964 100644
--- a/config/config.def.c
+++ b/config/config.def.c
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ Settings config = {
     .menu_bg_urgent = "#FDF6E3",
     .menu_bg_active = "#FDF6E3",
     /** Background color alternate row */
-    .menu_bg_alt       = "#EEE8D5",
+    .menu_bg_alt       = NULL, //"#EEE8D5",
     /** Foreground color (selected) */
     .menu_hlfg        = "#EEE8D5",
     .menu_hlfg_urgent = "#FDF6E3",