diff --git a/tamagui.config.ts b/tamagui.config.ts
index 172ca77e..d31b6fee 100644
--- a/tamagui.config.ts
+++ b/tamagui.config.ts
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ const jellifyConfig = createTamagui({
       },
       light: {
         background: tokens.color.white,
+        backgroundActive: tokens.color.amethyst,
         borderColor: tokens.color.purpleGray,
         color: tokens.color.purpleDark
       },