diff --git a/stepmania/Themes/default/metrics.ini b/stepmania/Themes/default/metrics.ini
index f671792e39..a761ba0a31 100644
--- a/stepmania/Themes/default/metrics.ini
+++ b/stepmania/Themes/default/metrics.ini
@@ -3532,8 +3532,8 @@ CategoryZoom=0.7
 CharsZoomSmall=1.0
 CharsZoomLarge=1.5
 CharsSpacingY=40
-ScrollingCharsColor=0.6,0.8,0.8,1
-SelectedCharsColor=0.8,1,1,1
+ScrollingCharsCommand=diffuse,0.6,0.8,0.8,1
+SelectedCharsCommand=diffuse,0.8,1,1,1
 ReceptorArrowsY=SCREEN_CENTER_Y-140
 NumCharsToDrawBehind=2
 NumCharsToDrawTotal=10