diff --git a/vector/src/main/res/layout/fragment_room_list.xml b/vector/src/main/res/layout/fragment_room_list.xml
index 9fe328ab6b..fac0c0f170 100644
--- a/vector/src/main/res/layout/fragment_room_list.xml
+++ b/vector/src/main/res/layout/fragment_room_list.xml
@@ -5,13 +5,14 @@
     android:id="@+id/stateView"
     android:layout_width="match_parent"
     android:layout_height="match_parent"
-    android:background="?colorSurface">
+    android:background="?android:colorBackground">
 
     <androidx.recyclerview.widget.RecyclerView
         android:id="@+id/roomListView"
         android:layout_width="match_parent"
         android:layout_height="match_parent"
         android:overScrollMode="always"
+        tools:itemCount="5"
         tools:listitem="@layout/item_room" />
 
     <im.vector.app.features.home.room.list.widget.NotifsFabMenuView