diff --git a/templates/pretty.html.tera b/templates/pretty.html.tera
index 428d2ee..e2657c3 100644
--- a/templates/pretty.html.tera
+++ b/templates/pretty.html.tera
@@ -60,6 +60,12 @@
                 background: transparent;
             }
 
+            ::selection {
+                /* text selection color
+                   make sure to change to your your preferred color if changing the default colorscheme */
+                background: #253340;
+            }
+
         </style>
 
         <!-- Bring your own theme -->