diff --git a/keyboards/xd87/config.h b/keyboards/xd87/config.h
index 438da93fb..e943dcbea 100644
--- a/keyboards/xd87/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xd87/config.h
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN D0
 // #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
+#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B7
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN