diff --git a/hosts/pinwheel/modules/hyprlock/default.nix b/hosts/pinwheel/modules/hyprlock/default.nix
index 7b408ae..8937e9c 100644
--- a/hosts/pinwheel/modules/hyprlock/default.nix
+++ b/hosts/pinwheel/modules/hyprlock/default.nix
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ in
               valign = "center";
               outline_thickness = 2;
               dots_center = true;
-              fade_on_empty = true;
+              fade_on_empty = false;
               placeholder_text = "";
             }
           ];