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 | `exclude_repo` | Excludes specified repositories. | string (comma-separated values) | `null` |
 | `custom_title` | Sets a custom title for the card. | string | `Most Used Languages` |
 | `disable_animations` | Disables all animations in the card. | boolean | `false` |
+| `prog_bar_bg_color` | Background color of the bars. (Applies only to `normal` layout.) | string (hex color) | `#ddd` |
 | `hide_progress` | Uses the compact layout option, hides percentages, and removes the bars. | boolean | `false` |
 | `size_weight` | Configures language stats algorithm (see [Language stats algorithm](#language-stats-algorithm)). | integer | `1` |
 | `count_weight` | Configures language stats algorithm (see [Language stats algorithm](#language-stats-algorithm)). | integer | `0` |