diff --git a/Libraries/Components/Touchable/TouchableOpacity.js b/Libraries/Components/Touchable/TouchableOpacity.js
index ff1df3851..e590999de 100644
--- a/Libraries/Components/Touchable/TouchableOpacity.js
+++ b/Libraries/Components/Touchable/TouchableOpacity.js
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ var TouchableOpacity = React.createClass({
 
   getDefaultProps: function() {
     return {
-      activeOpacity: 0.5,
+      activeOpacity: 0.2,
     };
   },