diff --git a/sugar/graphics/style.py b/sugar/graphics/style.py
index 9d561eb8..d9d75892 100644
--- a/sugar/graphics/style.py
+++ b/sugar/graphics/style.py
@@ -132,5 +132,6 @@ COLOR_TOOLBAR_GREY = Color('#404040')
 COLOR_BUTTON_GREY = Color('#808080')
 COLOR_INACTIVE_FILL = Color('#9D9FA1')
 COLOR_INACTIVE_STROKE = Color('#757575')
+COLOR_TEXT_FIELD_GREY = Color('#E5E5E5')
 
 PALETTE_CURSOR_DISTANCE = zoom(10)