diff --git a/gamma.py b/gamma.py
index db1ac6b..030cd33 100755
--- a/gamma.py
+++ b/gamma.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 """Calculates a gamma correction curve to store
 in PROGMEM for a NeoPixel"""
 
-FACTOR = 2.8 # correction factor
+FACTOR = 2.6 # correction factor
 MAX_IN = 255 # top end of INPUT range
 MAX_OUT = 255 # top end of OUTPUT range