diff --git a/packages/stack/src/views/Header/HeaderContainer.tsx b/packages/stack/src/views/Header/HeaderContainer.tsx
index 81b5d682..70244665 100644
--- a/packages/stack/src/views/Header/HeaderContainer.tsx
+++ b/packages/stack/src/views/Header/HeaderContainer.tsx
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ export default function HeaderContainer({
                 style={
                   // Avoid positioning the focused header absolutely
                   // Otherwise accessibility tools don't seem to be able to find it
-                  (mode === 'float' || options.headerTransparent) && !isFocused
+                  (mode === 'float' && !isFocused) || options.headerTransparent
                     ? styles.header
                     : null
                 }