diff --git a/lua/highlights.lua b/lua/highlights.lua
index b579954..08ad42b 100644
--- a/lua/highlights.lua
+++ b/lua/highlights.lua
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ fg("cursorlinenr", white)
 
 -- git signs ---
 fg_bg("DiffAdd", nord_blue, "none")
-fg_bg("DiffChange", grey, "none")
+fg_bg("DiffChange", grey_fg, "none")
 fg_bg("DiffModified", nord_blue, "none")
 
 -- NvimTree
diff --git a/lua/theme.lua b/lua/theme.lua
index 2bdfb11..83a7449 100644
--- a/lua/theme.lua
+++ b/lua/theme.lua
@@ -11,9 +11,5 @@ if
     return false
 else
     base16(base16.themes["onedark"], true)
-
-    -- load bg color before async for smooth transition
-    local background = require("themes/" .. vim.g.nvchad_theme).black
-    vim.cmd("hi Normal guibg=" .. background)
     return true
 end