diff --git a/default_theme.lua b/default_theme.lua
index a2f1d39..871890a 100644
--- a/default_theme.lua
+++ b/default_theme.lua
@@ -34,8 +34,7 @@ theme.border_focus  = "#555555"
 theme.border_marked = "#91231c"
 
 -- Tasklist
-theme.tasklist_bg_normal = theme.bg_minimize
-theme.tasklist_bg_focus = theme.bg_focus
+theme.tasklist_bg_focus = theme.bg_minimize
 
 -- Notifications
 naughty.config.defaults.position = "top_middle"