diff --git a/src/core.py b/src/core.py
index ff7d2eb3..c8354e52 100644
--- a/src/core.py
+++ b/src/core.py
@@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ class Core(object):
             if not conversation:
                 # We create the conversation with the bare Jid if nothing was found
                 conversation = self.open_conversation_window(jid.bare, False)
-        conversation.get_room().add_message(body, None, jid.full, False, 5)
+        conversation.get_room().add_message(body, None, jid.full, False, theme.COLOR_REMOTE_USER)
         if self.current_tab() is not conversation:
             conversation.set_color_state(theme.COLOR_TAB_PRIVATE)
         self.refresh_window()