diff --git a/sketch/obd2_gauge/meter.h b/sketch/obd2_gauge/meter.h
index 0ee3a6e..dde6b82 100644
--- a/sketch/obd2_gauge/meter.h
+++ b/sketch/obd2_gauge/meter.h
@@ -42,8 +42,8 @@ bool arcFlashVisible = true;
 uint32_t lastArcFlashTime = 0;
 bool wasInRedAlarm[4] = { false, false, false, false };
 
-// Color for inactive meter blocks (dark charcoal grey, subtle against black background)
-const uint16_t METER_INACTIVE_COLOR = 0x2124; // RGB ~ (36, 36, 36)
+// Color for inactive meter blocks (medium-dark graphite grey, lighter than 0x2124 but darker than 0x7BEF)
+const uint16_t METER_INACTIVE_COLOR = 0x39E7; // RGB ~ (58, 60, 58)
 
 // backlight variable average counter
 uint8_t low_count = 0;