diff --git a/machines/asus/helix/default.nix b/machines/asus/helix/default.nix
index 33a15bc..06ceb03 100644
--- a/machines/asus/helix/default.nix
+++ b/machines/asus/helix/default.nix
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
   };
 
   programs.helix = enabled {
-    settings.theme = "gruvbox";
+    settings.theme = "base16_transparent";
 
     settings.editor = {
       auto-pairs."<" = ">";