diff --git a/src/lib/ector/software/sw_ft_raster.c b/src/lib/ector/software/sw_ft_raster.c
index 2956123b10..f20a881d1e 100644
--- a/src/lib/ector/software/sw_ft_raster.c
+++ b/src/lib/ector/software/sw_ft_raster.c
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ typedef struct  SW_FT_Outline_Funcs_
 
 
   /* must be at least 6 bits! */
-#define PIXEL_BITS  5
+#define PIXEL_BITS  8
 
 #undef FLOOR
 #undef CEILING