diff --git a/code/modules/power/cable_ender.dm b/code/modules/power/cable_ender.dm
index 2b2519a23c..f0b2871cbf 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cable_ender.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cable_ender.dm
@@ -24,10 +24,10 @@
 /obj/structure/cable/ender/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	src.add_fingerprint(user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/wirecutters))
-		usr << "\blue These cables are too tough to be cut with those [W.name]."
+		usr << "<font color='blue'>These cables are too tough to be cut with those [W.name].</font>"
 		return
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
-		usr << "\blue You will need heavier cables to connect to these."
+		usr << "<font color='blue'>You will need heavier cables to connect to these.</font>"
 		return
 	else
 		..()