diff --git a/doc/foot.5.scd b/doc/foot.5.scd
index 8d5f9bab..3d775cb5 100644
--- a/doc/foot.5.scd
+++ b/doc/foot.5.scd
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ component.
 	Minimize button's AARRGGBB color. Default: _ff1e90ff_.
 
 *button-maximize-color*
-	Maximize button's AARRGGBB color. Default: _ff00ff00_.
+	Maximize button's AARRGGBB color. Default: _ff30ff30_.
 
 *button-close-color*
 	Close button's AARRGGBB color. Default: _ffff3030_.
diff --git a/render.c b/render.c
index 468b2d31..52c80e08 100644
--- a/render.c
+++ b/render.c
@@ -878,7 +878,7 @@ render_csd_button(struct terminal *term, enum csd_surface surf_idx)
         break;
 
     case CSD_SURF_MAXIMIZE:
-        _color = 0xff00ff00;
+        _color = 0xff30ff30;
         is_set = &term->conf->csd.color.maximize_set;
         conf_color = &term->conf->csd.color.maximize;
         is_active = term->active_surface == TERM_SURF_BUTTON_MAXIMIZE;