diff --git a/pure.zsh b/pure.zsh
index 3423866..cce8a85 100644
--- a/pure.zsh
+++ b/pure.zsh
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ prompt_pure_preprompt_render() {
 	[[ -n ${prompt_pure_git_last_dirty_check_timestamp+x} ]] && git_color=red
 
 	# construct preprompt, beginning with path
-	local preprompt="%F[0]%~%f"
+	local preprompt="%F[008]%~%f"
 	# git info
 	preprompt+="%F{$git_color}${vcs_info_msg_0_}${prompt_pure_git_dirty}%f"
 	# git pull/push arrows