diff --git a/static/skin/kiwix.css b/static/skin/kiwix.css
index 76abebfe..36189173 100644
--- a/static/skin/kiwix.css
+++ b/static/skin/kiwix.css
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ html {
 body {
     position: relative;
     box-sizing: border-box;
+    background: #f9f9f9;
 }
 
 .loader {