diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index a980c1c..cc0794f 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -72,13 +72,13 @@ function filter.mute(name, duration)
 		minetest.set_player_privs(name, privs)
 	end
 
-	minetest.chat_send_player(name, "Watch your language! You have been temporarily muted")
+	minetest.chat_send_player(name, minetest.colorize("#FF8C00","Watch your language! You have been temporarily muted"))
 
 	muted[name] = true
 
 	minetest.after(duration * 60, function()
 		muted[name] = nil
-		minetest.chat_send_player(name, "Chat privilege reinstated. Please do not abuse chat.")
+		minetest.chat_send_player(name, minetest.colorize("#FF8C00","Chat privilege reinstated. Please do not abuse chat."))
 
 		local privs = minetest.get_player_privs(name)
 		privs.shout = true