diff --git a/static/workspace-view.less b/static/workspace-view.less
index 668a30777..b478ca8dd 100644
--- a/static/workspace-view.less
+++ b/static/workspace-view.less
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ atom-workspace {
   height: 100%;
   overflow: hidden;
   position: relative;
+  color: @text-color;
   background-color: @app-background-color;
   font-family: @font-family;