diff --git a/.xprofile b/.xprofile
index c5d54db..33f07de 100644
--- a/.xprofile
+++ b/.xprofile
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@
 # Deactivate screen blanking
 xset -dpms s off
 
-# Set wallpaper
+# Set background color (as fallback) and wallpaper (if exists)
+xsetroot -solid black
 [ -f ~/.fehbg ] && sh ~/.fehbg
 
 # Set keyboard layout