diff --git a/src/logger.cpp b/src/logger.cpp
index 972bbfe..ee21f6b 100644
--- a/src/logger.cpp
+++ b/src/logger.cpp
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ void Logger::logSlot(QString message, int level)
     else
     {
         ui->logList->addItem(message + "\n");
-        ui->logList->item(ui->logList->count()-1)->setForeground(Qt::black);
+        // Use system default color
     }
 
 }
diff --git a/src/structureelement.cpp b/src/structureelement.cpp
index d2334b1..3ebd214 100644
--- a/src/structureelement.cpp
+++ b/src/structureelement.cpp
@@ -113,7 +113,8 @@ QVariant Structureelement::data(int role) const
             else if (synchronised == SYNCHRONISED)
                 return QBrush(Qt::darkGreen);
             else
-                return QBrush(Qt::black);
+                // Use system default color
+                return QStandardItem::data(role);
         }
         else
         {