diff --git a/vim/vimrc b/vim/vimrc
index 900c229..359bf67 100644
--- a/vim/vimrc
+++ b/vim/vimrc
@@ -23,10 +23,11 @@ if v:version >= 703
 end
 set hlsearch
 
-set t_Co=256
 set background=dark
-let g:inkpot_black_background=1
-colorscheme inkpot
+if &t_Co >= 256
+	let g:inkpot_black_background=1
+	colorscheme inkpot
+end
 
 set cinoptions=+4,(4,u4,w4
 if v:version >= 703