diff --git a/apps/torch/ChangeLog b/apps/torch/ChangeLog
index 0ece0538f..27d880e78 100644
--- a/apps/torch/ChangeLog
+++ b/apps/torch/ChangeLog
@@ -5,3 +5,4 @@
 0.05: Default full Brightness
 0.06: Press upper left corner to exit on Bangle.js 2
 0.07: Code tweaks
+0.08: Force background of widget field to the torch colour
diff --git a/apps/torch/app.js b/apps/torch/app.js
index 4f44faf69..e3f1ab89c 100644
--- a/apps/torch/app.js
+++ b/apps/torch/app.js
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ Bangle.setLCDBrightness(1);
 Bangle.setLCDPower(1);
 Bangle.setLCDTimeout(0);
 g.reset();
+g.setTheme({bg:settings.bg,fg:"#000"});
 g.setColor(settings.bg);
 g.fillRect(0,0,g.getWidth(),g.getHeight());
 Bangle.setUI({
diff --git a/apps/torch/metadata.json b/apps/torch/metadata.json
index 88329eb44..aff8dee37 100644
--- a/apps/torch/metadata.json
+++ b/apps/torch/metadata.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "id": "torch",
   "name": "Torch",
   "shortName": "Torch",
-  "version": "0.07",
+  "version": "0.08",
   "description": "Turns screen white to help you see in the dark. Select from the launcher or press BTN1,BTN3,BTN1,BTN3 quickly to start when in any app that shows widgets on Bangle.js 1. You can also set the color through the app's setting menu.",
   "icon": "app.png",
   "tags": "tool,torch",