diff --git a/vimrc b/vimrc
index c7c733f..25c5f51 100644
--- a/vimrc
+++ b/vimrc
@@ -7,9 +7,6 @@ set nomodeline
 " avoid creating a swapfile
 set noswapfile
 
-" Adjust the default color groups for a dark or light background, respectively.
-set background=dark
-
 " Highlight the screen line of the cursor
 set cursorline