diff --git a/colors/burnttoast256.vim b/colors/burnttoast256.vim
index 1b1a388..4c7206c 100644
--- a/colors/burnttoast256.vim
+++ b/colors/burnttoast256.vim
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ if exists("syntax_on")
   syntax reset
 endif
 
-let colors_name = "burnttoast256"
+let g:colors_name = "burnttoast256"
 
 " now set it up to change the status line based on mode
 "if version >= 700