diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 62fdfe0..feb6963 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ local systray_hints = {
     highlight         = b.systray_hints_bg_highlight or "#aa53aa",
     highlight_alt     = b.systray_hints_bg_highlight_alt or "#426f5a",
     color             = b.systray_hints_fg or b.taglist_fg_occupied or "#fdf6e3",
-    bordercolor       = "#fdf6e333",
+    bordercolor       = b.systray_hints_border or "#fdf6e333",
     spacing           = 1,
     mouse_buttons     = { "Left", "Up", "Right" }, 
     default_button    = 3,