diff --git a/src/sampleconf/recoll-dark.qss b/src/sampleconf/recoll-dark.qss
index 7182fa6b..caabf498 100644
--- a/src/sampleconf/recoll-dark.qss
+++ b/src/sampleconf/recoll-dark.qss
@@ -71,3 +71,6 @@ QToolButton:on {
 QMenu::item:checked {
     background: #505050;
 }
+QMenu::item:!enabled {
+    color: #808080;
+}