diff --git a/kitty/window.py b/kitty/window.py
index 97b08a91a..79bfd7cf9 100644
--- a/kitty/window.py
+++ b/kitty/window.py
@@ -1075,7 +1075,7 @@ class Window:
 
     def set_logo(self, path: str, position: str = '', alpha: float = -1) -> None:
         from .options.utils import config_or_absolute_path
-        path = config_or_absolute_path(path, get_options().env) or path
+        path = (config_or_absolute_path(path, get_options().env) or path) if path else ''
         set_window_logo(self.os_window_id, self.tab_id, self.id, path, position or '', alpha)
 
     # actions {{{