diff --git a/src/store/index.js b/src/store/index.js
index 5ddb503..a111bc5 100644
--- a/src/store/index.js
+++ b/src/store/index.js
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ export default new Vuex.Store({
     cellProperties: {
       size: 3,
       liveColor: '#000000',
-      deadColor: '#AA78E8',
+      deadColor: '#F5F5F5',
     },
     canvasWidth: 0,
     canvasHeight: 0,