diff --git a/layouts/shortcodes/world-map.html b/layouts/shortcodes/world-map.html
index f883776..5d99c19 100644
--- a/layouts/shortcodes/world-map.html
+++ b/layouts/shortcodes/world-map.html
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ function ifkInitMap() {
     var style = window._ifkMap.getStyle();
     style.layers.forEach(function(l) {
       if (l.id === 'background') {
-        window._ifkMap.setPaintProperty(l.id, 'background-color', '#ffffff');
+        window._ifkMap.setPaintProperty(l.id, 'background-color', '#eaeaea');
         return;
       }
       if (l.type === 'fill' && l.id.indexOf('water') >= 0) {