diff --git a/.config/compton.conf b/.config/compton.conf
index 31e7e93e..674a1fdf 100644
--- a/.config/compton.conf
+++ b/.config/compton.conf
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ clear-shadow = true;
 # The blur radius for shadows. (default 12)
 shadow-radius = 6;
 # The left offset for shadows. (default -15)
-shadow-offset-x = -3;
+shadow-offset-x = -9;
 # The top offset for shadows. (default -15)
 shadow-offset-y = -3;
 # The translucency for shadows. (default .75)