diff --git a/docs/sdlamp2-fsd.md b/docs/sdlamp2-fsd.md
index 4fa6333..aa174e2 100644
--- a/docs/sdlamp2-fsd.md
+++ b/docs/sdlamp2-fsd.md
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ This document specifies the functional requirements for an SDL2 based media play
 
 ### 2026-02-14 — Softer background, remove panel divider
 
-- **Background color**: Changed from white (`#FFFFFF`) to a soft gray (`#E8E8E8`) for a gentler appearance.
+- **Background color**: Changed from white (`#FFFFFF`) to a medium gray (`#979797`) for a gentler appearance.
 - **Remove divider**: Removed the vertical separator line between the controls panel and the album art.
 
 ### 2026-02-14 — Fix residual audio on cassette switch
diff --git a/src/sdlamp2.c b/src/sdlamp2.c
index b33f9ba..d9db19e 100644
--- a/src/sdlamp2.c
+++ b/src/sdlamp2.c
@@ -915,7 +915,7 @@ int main(int argc, char** argv) {
     }
 
     /* --- Rendering --- */
-    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0xE8, 0xE8, 0xE8, 0xFF);
+    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0x97, 0x97, 0x97, 0xFF);
     SDL_RenderClear(renderer);
 
     /* Album art (right panel, centered, aspect-preserving) */