diff --git a/resources/linux/code.desktop b/resources/linux/code.desktop
index 99a1189a0fe..f1ad1920a4f 100644
--- a/resources/linux/code.desktop
+++ b/resources/linux/code.desktop
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ Categories=Utility;TextEditor;Development;IDE;
 MimeType=text/plain;inode/directory;
 Actions=new-window;
 Keywords=vscode;
+X-Unity-IconBackgroundColor=#1e1e1e;
 
 [Desktop Action new-window]
 Name=New Window