diff --git a/data/core/rootview.lua b/data/core/rootview.lua
index 2d43f642..7650912e 100644
--- a/data/core/rootview.lua
+++ b/data/core/rootview.lua
@@ -403,11 +403,13 @@ function Node:draw_tabs()
     local x, y, w, h = self:get_tab_rect(i)
     local text = view:get_name()
     local color = style.dim
-    renderer.draw_rect(x + w, y, ds, h, style.divider)
-    renderer.draw_rect(x - ds, y, ds, h, style.divider)
+    local padding_y = style.padding.y
+    renderer.draw_rect(x + w, y + padding_y, ds, h - padding_y * 2, style.dim)
     if view == self.active_view then
       color = style.text
       renderer.draw_rect(x, y, w, h, style.background)
+      renderer.draw_rect(x + w, y, ds, h, style.divider)
+      renderer.draw_rect(x - ds, y, ds, h, style.divider)
     end
     local cx, cw, cspace = close_button_location(x, w)
     local show_close_button = (view == self.active_view or i == self.hovered_tab)