diff --git a/shell/console/terminal.py b/shell/console/terminal.py
index 038c36db..c5e60a2c 100644
--- a/shell/console/terminal.py
+++ b/shell/console/terminal.py
@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ class Terminal(gtk.HBox):
 
     def _configure_vte(self):
         self._vte.set_font(pango.FontDescription('Monospace 10'))
-        self._vte.set_colors(gtk.gdk.color_parse ('#AAAAAA'),
-                            gtk.gdk.color_parse ('#000000'),
+        self._vte.set_colors(gtk.gdk.color_parse ('#000000'),
+                            gtk.gdk.color_parse ('#FFFFFF'),
                             [])
         self._vte.set_cursor_blinks(False)
         self._vte.set_audible_bell(False)
@@ -140,4 +140,4 @@ class Interface:
     def __init__(self):
         multiple = Multiple()
         self.widget = multiple.main_vbox
-        
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+