diff --git a/highlight_selection.py b/highlight_selection.py
index 174bb38..61f8fe0 100644
--- a/highlight_selection.py
+++ b/highlight_selection.py
@@ -37,6 +37,6 @@ class HighlightSelection(Highlight):
             else:
                 length = Settings.max_line_length() -start
 
-            return [HighlightedRange(start, length, brush=QBrush(QColor(255, 255, 0)), pen=Qt.PenStyle.NoPen)]
+            return [HighlightedRange(start, length, brush=QBrush(QColor(156, 215, 255)), pen=Qt.PenStyle.NoPen)]
         else:
             return None