diff --git a/datasette/static/app.css b/datasette/static/app.css
index adbfccab..085d829c 100644
--- a/datasette/static/app.css
+++ b/datasette/static/app.css
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ body {
     line-height: 1.5;
     color: #111A35;
     text-align: left;
-    background-color: #fefdf4;
+    background-color: #F8FAFB;
 }
 
 /* Helper Styles  ===========================================================*/