diff --git a/gpt4all-chat/main.qml b/gpt4all-chat/main.qml
index d5a1ba5d..7191abea 100644
--- a/gpt4all-chat/main.qml
+++ b/gpt4all-chat/main.qml
@@ -875,7 +875,7 @@ Window {
             visible: !currentChat.isServer
             TextArea {
                 id: textInput
-                color: theme.textAccent
+                color: theme.textColor
                 topPadding: 30
                 bottomPadding: 30
                 leftPadding: 20