diff --git a/res/layout/recipients_panel.xml b/res/layout/recipients_panel.xml
index 55133be7e5..5df432ade0 100644
--- a/res/layout/recipients_panel.xml
+++ b/res/layout/recipients_panel.xml
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
             android:singleLine="true"
             android:hint="@string/to"
             android:paddingRight="45dip"
+            android:textColor="#000000"
             android:layout_width="fill_parent"/>
 
         <ImageButton android:id="@+id/contacts_button"