diff --git a/dotfiles/tmux.conf b/dotfiles/tmux.conf
index 7838094..01206a4 100644
--- a/dotfiles/tmux.conf
+++ b/dotfiles/tmux.conf
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ set -g prefix C-Space
 bind Space send-prefix
 
 set -g status-bg blue
+set -g status-fg black
 
 # Once the prefix is active these binds will matter
 # <prefix><Space> and <prefix><C-Space> take you to copy mode.