diff --git a/dot_config/sketchybar/plugins/executable_colordummy.sh b/dot_config/sketchybar/plugins/executable_colordummy.sh
index 7b1fa28..e02a73d 100644
--- a/dot_config/sketchybar/plugins/executable_colordummy.sh
+++ b/dot_config/sketchybar/plugins/executable_colordummy.sh
@@ -148,3 +148,8 @@ sketchybar \
   --set tasks \
     icon.color=$(color red) \
     label.color=$(color red)
+
+# set the yabai colours as well
+yabai -m config active_window_border_color $(color pink)
+yabai -m config normal_window_border_color $(color mauve)
+yabai -m config insert_feedback_color $(color yellow)