diff --git a/nixos/home-manager/programs/helix.nix b/nixos/home-manager/programs/helix.nix
index 39b7062f..2fe21f2a 100644
--- a/nixos/home-manager/programs/helix.nix
+++ b/nixos/home-manager/programs/helix.nix
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
   programs.helix = {
     enable = true;
     package = inputs.helix.packages."${system}".helix;
+    settings = { theme = "solarized_dark"; };
     languages = [{
       name = "nix";
       auto-format = true;