diff --git a/src/backend/curses/pan.rs b/src/backend/curses/pan.rs
index 148388a..4eae47c 100644
--- a/src/backend/curses/pan.rs
+++ b/src/backend/curses/pan.rs
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ impl Concrete {
         let n = 1 + pairs.len() as i32;
 
         // TODO: when COLORS_PAIRS is available...
-        let target = if 16 > n {
+        let target = if 256 > n {
             // We still have plenty of space for everyone.
             n
         } else {