diff --git a/openbox/frame.c b/openbox/frame.c
index 5baaf16b..c1bacb67 100644
--- a/openbox/frame.c
+++ b/openbox/frame.c
@@ -167,6 +167,8 @@ ObFrame *frame_new(ObClient *client)
 static void set_theme_statics(ObFrame *self)
 {
     /* set colors/appearance/sizes for stuff that doesn't change */
+    XSetWindowBorder(ob_display, self->window,
+                     RrColorPixel(ob_rr_theme->frame_b_color));
     XSetWindowBorder(ob_display, self->inner,
                      RrColorPixel(ob_rr_theme->frame_b_color));
     XSetWindowBorder(ob_display, self->title,