diff --git a/shell/applets/HexWaveBackground.qml b/shell/applets/HexWaveBackground.qml
index 9368f9f..7d61a58 100644
--- a/shell/applets/HexWaveBackground.qml
+++ b/shell/applets/HexWaveBackground.qml
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Item {
             NumberAnimation {
                 from: -fx._waveMargin
                 to: fx.width + fx._waveMargin
-                duration: 6000
+                duration: 3000
                 easing.type: Easing.InOutSine
             }
             PauseAnimation {