diff --git a/greentext.py b/greentext.py
index 2b4a148..104db56 100644
--- a/greentext.py
+++ b/greentext.py
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ def hi_purpletext(modifier, s):
 		if modifier == 'irc_out1_PRIVMSG':
 			s = COLOR_PURPLE + s
 		else:
-			weechat.color("purple") + s
+			s = weechat.color("magenta") + s
 	return s
 
 def hi_redtext(modifier, s):