diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_accessories.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_accessories.dm
index 8db375d00d..7f7fcb059c 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_accessories.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_accessories.dm
@@ -28,6 +28,14 @@
 	display_name = "armband, science"
 	path = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/science
 
+/datum/gear/accessory/colored
+	display_name = "armband"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/med/color
+
+/datum/gear/accessory/colored/New()
+	..()
+	gear_tweaks = list(gear_tweak_free_color_choice)
+
 /datum/gear/accessory/wallet
 	display_name = "wallet, orange"
 	path = /obj/item/weapon/storage/wallet/random
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armband.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armband.dm
index 9aa2ec2b70..9a8bbacd46 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armband.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armband.dm
@@ -29,6 +29,10 @@
 	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is white."
 	icon_state = "med"
 
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/med/color
+	name = "armband"
+	desc = "A fancy armband."
+
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/medgreen
 	name = "EMT armband"
 	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is white and green."