diff --git a/config/default.go b/config/default.go
index 96d968e0..9516b086 100644
--- a/config/default.go
+++ b/config/default.go
@@ -305,6 +305,8 @@ entries_per_page = 20
 # This section is for changing the COLORS used in Amfora.
 # These colors only apply if 'color' is enabled above.
 # Colors can be set using a W3C color name, or a hex value such as "#ffffff".
+# Setting a color to "none" keeps the terminal default
+# If your terminal has transparency, set bg to "none" to keep it transparent
 
 # Note that not all colors will work on terminals that do not have truecolor support.
 # If you want to stick to the standard 16 or 256 colors, you can get
@@ -323,6 +325,7 @@ entries_per_page = 20
 # EXAMPLES:
 # hdg_1 = "green"
 # hdg_2 = "#5f0000"
+# bg = "none"
 
 # Available keys to set: