diff --git a/resources/qml/MessageInput.qml b/resources/qml/MessageInput.qml
index e196b06d..a1d3ac7b 100644
--- a/resources/qml/MessageInput.qml
+++ b/resources/qml/MessageInput.qml
@@ -451,8 +451,9 @@ Rectangle {
             }
         }
     }
-    Text {
+    Label {
         anchors.centerIn: parent
+        color: palette.placeholderText
         text: qsTr("You don't have permission to send messages in this room")
         visible: room ? (!room.permissions.canSend(MtxEvent.TextMessage)) : false
     }