diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
index acb7e3daff5..8f9f8700b67 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST(gang_tags)
 	gender = NEUTER
 	plane = GAME_PLANE //makes the graffiti visible over a wall.
 	mergeable_decal = FALSE
+	flags_1 = ALLOW_DARK_PAINTS_1
 	var/do_icon_rotate = TRUE
 	var/rotation = 0
 	var/paint_colour = "#FFFFFF"