diff --git a/shell/contents/views/Desktop.qml b/shell/contents/views/Desktop.qml
index 4f9e47c4..209b9d08 100644
--- a/shell/contents/views/Desktop.qml
+++ b/shell/contents/views/Desktop.qml
@@ -308,6 +308,7 @@ Item {
 
         PlasmaCore.IconItem {
             id: strengthIcon
+            colorGroup: PlasmaCore.Theme.ComplementaryColorGroup
             anchors {
                 left: parent.left
                 verticalCenter: parent.verticalCenter