diff --git a/lua/rose-pine.lua b/lua/rose-pine.lua
index 55e4c4f9..795b9a18 100644
--- a/lua/rose-pine.lua
+++ b/lua/rose-pine.lua
@@ -9,7 +9,11 @@ local function set_highlights()
 
 	local function make_border(fg)
 		fg = fg or groups.border
-		return { fg = fg, bg = config.options.extend_background_behind_borders and palette.surface or "NONE" }
+		return {
+			fg = fg,
+			bg = (config.options.extend_background_behind_borders and not styles.transparency) and palette.surface
+				or "NONE",
+		}
 	end
 
 	local function make_title(fg)
@@ -600,7 +604,7 @@ local function set_highlights()
 		TelescopeNormal = { fg = palette.subtle, bg = "NONE" },
 		TelescopePromptNormal = { fg = palette.text, bg = "NONE" },
 		TelescopeSelection = { fg = palette.text, bg = "NONE", bold = styles.bold },
-		TelescopeSelectionCaret = { fg = palette.rose, bg = palette.rose },
+		TelescopeSelectionCaret = { fg = palette.rose },
 
 		WhichKeyFloat = { bg = "NONE" },
 	}