diff --git a/conf/glances.conf b/conf/glances.conf
index 5a6b9b7a..e1f06d6b 100644
--- a/conf/glances.conf
+++ b/conf/glances.conf
@@ -31,8 +31,14 @@ history_size=1200
 #left_menu=network,wifi,connections,ports,diskio,fs,irq,folders,raid,smart,sensors,now
 # Limit the number of processes to display (in the WebUI)
 #max_processes_display=25
-# Options for WebUI
-#------------------
+#
+# Specifics options for TUI
+#--------------------------
+# Disable background color
+#disable_bg=True
+#
+# Specifics options for WebUI
+#----------------------------
 # Set URL prefix for the WebUI and the API
 # Example: url_prefix=/glances/ => http://localhost/glances/
 # Note: The final / is mandatory
diff --git a/glances/outputs/glances_curses.py b/glances/outputs/glances_curses.py
index 3cbf7aae..15f6e0c1 100644
--- a/glances/outputs/glances_curses.py
+++ b/glances/outputs/glances_curses.py
@@ -203,6 +203,8 @@ class _GlancesCurses:
             )
             # Set the left sidebar list
             self._left_sidebar = config.get_list_value('outputs', 'left_menu', default=self._left_sidebar)
+            # Background color
+            self.args.disable_bg = config.get_bool_value('outputs', 'disable_bg', default=self.args.disable_bg)
 
     def _right_sidebar(self):
         return [