diff --git a/speckles.py b/speckles.py
index 67dea07..9b4042c 100644
--- a/speckles.py
+++ b/speckles.py
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ def make_wallpaper(
     if perlin:
         gen = CoordsGenerator(x, y)
 
-    elements = [svg.Rect(width=x, height=y, color=background)]
+    elements = [svg.Rect(width=x, height=y, fill=background)]
     style = svg.Style(
         text="\n".join(
             [f".c{colour[1:]} {{ fill: {colour}; }}" for colour in speckle_colours]