diff --git a/py/hexagram/dial.py b/py/hexagram/dial.py
index 4c76584..3f82e48 100644
--- a/py/hexagram/dial.py
+++ b/py/hexagram/dial.py
@@ -101,18 +101,9 @@ class Dial(Gauge):
         cr.stroke()
 
     def draw_fg(self, cr: cairo.Context):
-        gradient = cairo.RadialGradient(self.x,
-                                        self.y,
-                                        self.radius,
-                                        self.x,
-                                        self.y,
-                                        self.radius / 2)
-        gradient.add_color_stop_rgba(0, 1, 0.4, 1, 0.75)
-        gradient.add_color_stop_rgba(1, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50)
-
         angle = self.angle(self.value)
         cr.set_line_width(self.radius * 0.375)
-        cr.set_source(gradient)
+        cr.set_source_rgba(1, 0.4, 1, 0.25)
 
         cr.arc(self.x, self.y, self.radius * 0.713,
                self.min_angle - self.ANGLE_OFFSET - RAD * 1.5,