diff --git a/.config/nvim/lua/klowner/core.lua b/.config/nvim/lua/klowner/core.lua
index 8c28af5..f2ba3ff 100644
--- a/.config/nvim/lua/klowner/core.lua
+++ b/.config/nvim/lua/klowner/core.lua
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ opt.smartcase = true                       -- ...unless mixed case is used in se
 opt.backspace = "indent,eol,start"         -- allow backspace on indent, eol, or insert mode start position
 opt.cursorline = true
 opt.swapfile = false                       -- disable swap file
+opt.termguicolors = true
 
 -- highlight trailing white space
 vim.fn.matchadd('errorMsg', [[\s\+$]])