diff --git a/theme/oceanblue/styles_color.css b/theme/oceanblue/styles_color.css
index 742e50cfd81..f584bf0da12 100644
--- a/theme/oceanblue/styles_color.css
+++ b/theme/oceanblue/styles_color.css
@@ -636,11 +636,11 @@ table.message_search_results td {
 }
 
 .forumpost .starter {
-  background:#DDDDDD; 
+  background:#EEEEEE; 
 }
 
 .forumheaderlist .discussion .starter {
-  background:#DDDDDD; 
+  background:#EEEEEE; 
 }
 
 .forumheaderlist td {