diff --git a/.vimrc b/.vimrc
index 76917531..261adcfe 100644
--- a/.vimrc
+++ b/.vimrc
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+set t_Co=256
+syntax on
+
 " Shortcut to rapidly toggle `set list`
 nmap <leader>l :set list!<CR>
 " Use the same symbols as TextMate for tabstops and EOLs