diff --git a/the-saloon.yaml b/the-saloon.yaml
index 3ea28e1..2b07f68 100644
--- a/the-saloon.yaml
+++ b/the-saloon.yaml
@@ -36,16 +36,17 @@ logger:
 # Backlight
 output:
   - platform: ledc
-    pin: GPIO38
-    frequency: 2000
-    id: backlight_output
+    pin: GPIO4
+    id: backlight_pwm
+    frequency: 5000Hz
 
 light:
   - platform: monochromatic
+    name: "Display Backlight"
     id: backlight
-    output: backlight_output
-    name: "LCD Backlight"
+    output: backlight_pwm
     restore_mode: ALWAYS_ON
+    gamma_correct: 2.8      # makes low brightness steps feel more even
     default_transition_length: 0s
 
 # Display bus (8-bit parallel, declared as an octal "spi")