diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/whalewatchers/WhaleWatchersPlugin.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/whalewatchers/WhaleWatchersPlugin.java
index df4d62cb97..c163110a76 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/whalewatchers/WhaleWatchersPlugin.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/whalewatchers/WhaleWatchersPlugin.java
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ import org.apache.commons.lang3.ObjectUtils;
 @Singleton
 public class WhaleWatchersPlugin extends Plugin
 {
-	private static final String BROKEN_PNECK_MESSAGE = "Your phoenix necklace heals you, but is destroyed in the process.";
+	private static final String BROKEN_PNECK_MESSAGE = "<col=ef1020>Your phoenix necklace heals you, but is destroyed in the process.</col>";
 	boolean protectItemOverlay = false;
 	int damageDone = 0;
 	int damageTaken = 0;
@@ -326,4 +326,4 @@ public class WhaleWatchersPlugin extends Plugin
 		this.gloryWarning = config.gloryWarning();
 		this.pneckBreak = config.pneckBreak();
 	}
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}