diff --git a/res/layout/conversations.xml b/res/layout/conversations.xml
index dd2c1da..003b856 100644
--- a/res/layout/conversations.xml
+++ b/res/layout/conversations.xml
@@ -23,7 +23,8 @@ along with Yaaic.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
     xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
     android:orientation="vertical"
     android:layout_width="fill_parent"
-    android:layout_height="fill_parent">
+    android:layout_height="fill_parent"
+    android:background="#ff181818">
     <LinearLayout
 	    android:orientation="horizontal"
 	    android:layout_width="fill_parent"