diff --git a/stellar-dark.css b/stellar-dark.css
index d5b24f5..9d54cdc 100644
--- a/stellar-dark.css
+++ b/stellar-dark.css
@@ -180,8 +180,8 @@ html {
 
     /*notes title and text fields in options menu and find (ctrl+f) search*/
     --input-text-color: var(--bright-sun);
-    /*affects find (ctrl+f) search input when inactive*/
-    --input-background-color: var(--dim-sun);
+    /*affects all form inputs*/
+    --input-background-color: var(--backround-gray);
 
     /*changes the 'x' on the note tabs and the right+click and trilium (icon) menus*/
     --hover-item-text-color: var(--text-gray);