diff --git a/.tmux.conf b/.tmux.conf
index 2e96988..edc39c7 100644
--- a/.tmux.conf
+++ b/.tmux.conf
@@ -37,9 +37,9 @@ set-option -g set-titles-string "#T"
 set -g mouse off
 
 # THEME
-colour_status1="colour61"   # violet
-colour_status2="colour97"   # dark pink
-colour_inactive="colour237" # dark grey
+%hidden colour_status1="colour61"   # violet
+%hidden colour_status2="colour97"   # dark pink
+%hidden colour_inactive="colour237" # dark grey
 
 # Status line
 set -g status-style fg=${colour_status1}