diff --git a/roles/customize/tasks/defaults.yml b/roles/customize/tasks/defaults.yml
index 2995fdd..b667e55 100644
--- a/roles/customize/tasks/defaults.yml
+++ b/roles/customize/tasks/defaults.yml
@@ -37,4 +37,13 @@
   become_user: user
   dconf:
     key: "/org/gnome/desktop/background/picture-uri"
-    value: "'file:///usr/share/backgrounds/ansible-wallpaper.png'"    
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+    value: "'file:///usr/share/backgrounds/ansible-wallpaper.png'"    
+
+
+- name: gnome | appearance | set lock screen background
+  tags: gnome,gnome-lockscreen
+  become_user: jay
+  dconf:
+    key: "org/gnome/desktop/interface-color/scheme"
+    value: "'prefer-dark'"
+    
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