diff --git a/crates/bevy_pbr/src/pbr_material.rs b/crates/bevy_pbr/src/pbr_material.rs
index 65362c5b14d13..54a74a517d7c1 100644
--- a/crates/bevy_pbr/src/pbr_material.rs
+++ b/crates/bevy_pbr/src/pbr_material.rs
@@ -100,6 +100,11 @@ impl From<Color> for StandardMaterial {
     fn from(color: Color) -> Self {
         StandardMaterial {
             base_color: color,
+            alpha_mode: if color.a() < 1.0 {
+                AlphaMode::Blend
+            } else {
+                AlphaMode::Opaque
+            },
             ..Default::default()
         }
     }