diff --git a/machines/read/configuration.nix b/machines/read/configuration.nix
index 9501e46..08a58dc 100644
--- a/machines/read/configuration.nix
+++ b/machines/read/configuration.nix
@@ -116,6 +116,7 @@
     enable = true;
     settings = {
       banner = {
+        color = "red";
         command = "${pkgs.figlet}/bin/figlet -f slant ${config.networking.hostName}";
       };
       weather = {