diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c94463e..e887130 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ M.base_16 = {
   -- some colors 
 }
 
+M.type = "dark" -- this can be either dark or light
+
 M = require("base46").override_theme(M, "atheme")
 
 return M