diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b2578a0..d38f80d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ The list below shows the currently applied patches to the master branch.
 
 - slock-background-image-20220318-1c5a538.diff (shows a background image in locked state)
 - slock-dwmlogo-20210324.diff (adds dwm logo on lock screen)
+- slock-git-20161012-control-clear.diff (doesnt turn logo red when pressing control keys)
 
 ## Installation
 
diff --git a/config.def.h b/config.def.h
index 9b7e755..485a2eb 100644
--- a/config.def.h
+++ b/config.def.h
@@ -31,3 +31,6 @@ static XRectangle rectangles[9] = {
 	{ 11,	4,	1,	2 },
 
 };
+
+/* allow control key to trigger fail on clear */
+static const int controlkeyclear = 1;