diff --git a/home-modules/helix.nix b/home-modules/helix.nix
index a7fbd30..6b96360 100644
--- a/home-modules/helix.nix
+++ b/home-modules/helix.nix
@@ -436,8 +436,8 @@
           fg = black.bright;
         };
         "ui.virtual.inlay-hint" = {
-          fg = background;
-          bg = tertiary.dark;
+          fg = subtle.base;
+          bg = subtle.dark;
         };
         "ui.virtual.ruler" = {
           bg = background;