diff --git a/pywal/templates/colors.css b/pywal/templates/colors.css
index 11e00d3..f348e63 100644
--- a/pywal/templates/colors.css
+++ b/pywal/templates/colors.css
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /* CSS variables
    Generated by 'wal' */
 :root {{
-    --wallpaper: "{wallpaper}";
+    --wallpaper: url("{wallpaper}");
 
     /* Special */
     --background: {background};