diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 3eacf1a..277f97a 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ minetest.register_chatcommand("cmsg", {
 		else
 			local target = minetest.get_player_by_name(targetname)
 			if not target then
-				return false, core.colorize("#FF0000", "The player "..targetname.." is not online.")
+				return false, "The player "..targetname.." is not online."
 			end
 			cmsg.push_message_player(target, text)
 			return true, "Message sent."