diff --git a/code/modules/client/verbs/ooc.dm b/code/modules/client/verbs/ooc.dm
index bc163b1781b..6727db7139a 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/verbs/ooc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/verbs/ooc.dm
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(normal_ooc_colour, OOC_COLOR)
 	set name = "Set Your OOC Color"
 	set category = "Preferences"
 
-	if(!holder || check_rights_for(src, R_ADMIN))
+	if(!holder || !check_rights_for(src, R_ADMIN))
 		if(!is_content_unlocked())
 			return
 
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(normal_ooc_colour, OOC_COLOR)
 	set desc = "Returns your OOC Color to default"
 	set category = "Preferences"
 
-	if(!holder || check_rights_for(src, R_ADMIN))
+	if(!holder || !check_rights_for(src, R_ADMIN))
 		if(!is_content_unlocked())
 			return