diff --git a/modules/BackgroundOverlay.qml b/modules/BackgroundOverlay.qml
index 70a98fc..08199bd 100644
--- a/modules/BackgroundOverlay.qml
+++ b/modules/BackgroundOverlay.qml
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ PanelWindow {
                     Behavior on color {
                         enabled: !M.Theme.reducedMotion
                         ColorAnimation {
-                            duration: 800
+                            duration: 500
                         }
                     }
                     font.pixelSize: 72
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ PanelWindow {
                 Behavior on color {
                     enabled: !M.Theme.reducedMotion
                     ColorAnimation {
-                        duration: 800
+                        duration: 500
                     }
                 }
                 radius: 1