diff --git a/src/routes/+layout.svelte b/src/routes/+layout.svelte
index 902b84b5..0b16f652 100644
--- a/src/routes/+layout.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/+layout.svelte
@@ -1234,7 +1234,7 @@
               -->
 
               <slot />
-              <ModeWatcher defaultMode="light" disableTransitions={false}/>
+              <ModeWatcher defaultMode={$mode} disableTransitions={false}/>
               <Toaster position="top-center" />
               {#if Cookie && $showCookieConsent === true}
                 <Cookie />