diff --git a/src/libs/Navigation/NavigationRoot.js b/src/libs/Navigation/NavigationRoot.js
index df43bb775b99..2c8b4bf5f55a 100644
--- a/src/libs/Navigation/NavigationRoot.js
+++ b/src/libs/Navigation/NavigationRoot.js
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ const navigationTheme = {
     ...DefaultTheme,
     colors: {
         ...DefaultTheme.colors,
-        background: themeColors.highlightBG,
+        background: themeColors.appBG,
     },
 };