diff --git a/zgv/files/zgv.conf b/zgv/files/zgv.conf
index abdf802..fb3d88f 100644
--- a/zgv/files/zgv.conf
+++ b/zgv/files/zgv.conf
@@ -9,3 +9,10 @@ fs-start-mode 320 240 32
 
 # this isn't strictly necessary either?
 force-viewer-8bit off
+
+# slightly darker color scheme to better match the NanoNote's colors
+col-black 44 44 30
+col-dark 2 2 3
+col-medium 6 6 8
+col-light 24 24 30
+col-tagged 44 22 0