diff --git a/shell/applets/HexWaveBackground.qml b/shell/applets/HexWaveBackground.qml
index 583f4b6..31e57ea 100644
--- a/shell/applets/HexWaveBackground.qml
+++ b/shell/applets/HexWaveBackground.qml
@@ -7,11 +7,13 @@ Item {
 
     property bool running: false
     property bool reducedMotion: S.Theme.reducedMotion
+    property bool overlay: false
     readonly property real wavePhase: fx.uWavePhase
 
     Rectangle {
         anchors.fill: parent
         color: S.Theme.base01
+        visible: !root.overlay
     }
 
     ShaderEffect {
diff --git a/shell/lock/LockSurface.qml b/shell/lock/LockSurface.qml
index 2aa0d86..a68e741 100644
--- a/shell/lock/LockSurface.qml
+++ b/shell/lock/LockSurface.qml
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ WlSessionLockSurface {
         id: _hexWave
         anchors.fill: parent
         running: root.lock.secure
+        overlay: true
         opacity: 0.4
     }