diff --git a/OpenKeychain/src/main/res/layout/notify_area.xml b/OpenKeychain/src/main/res/layout/notify_area.xml
index d1ba265a5..43df1cde8 100644
--- a/OpenKeychain/src/main/res/layout/notify_area.xml
+++ b/OpenKeychain/src/main/res/layout/notify_area.xml
@@ -1,12 +1,10 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
-
 <merge xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
 
     <LinearLayout
         android:id="@+id/card_container"
         android:layout_width="match_parent"
         android:layout_height="wrap_content"
-        android:background="@color/emphasis"
         android:orientation="vertical" />
 
 </merge>
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