diff --git a/.vimrc b/.vimrc
index 79cf031..8a450a5 100644
--- a/.vimrc
+++ b/.vimrc
@@ -37,7 +37,6 @@ call vundle#begin()
     endif
 call vundle#end()
 
-set background=dark
 colorscheme solarized
 call togglebg#map("<F5>")
 let load_doxygen_syntax = 1