diff --git a/examples/monitor.py b/examples/monitor.py
index beddee9..7e6469c 100644
--- a/examples/monitor.py
+++ b/examples/monitor.py
@@ -976,7 +976,7 @@ def main():
     image = Image.new("RGBA", (DISPLAY_WIDTH, DISPLAY_HEIGHT), color=(255, 255, 255))
 
     # Setup blank image for darkness
-    image_blank = Image.new("RGBA", (DISPLAY_WIDTH, DISPLAY_HEIGHT), color=(255, 255, 255))
+    image_blank = Image.new("RGBA", (DISPLAY_WIDTH, DISPLAY_HEIGHT), color=(0, 0, 0))
 
 
     # Pick a random selection of plant icons to display on screen