diff --git a/code/modules/multiz/pipes.dm b/code/modules/multiz/pipes.dm
index 7570d12b35d..7c1fee0525e 100644
--- a/code/modules/multiz/pipes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/multiz/pipes.dm
@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/zpipe/pipeline_expansion()
 	return list(node1, node2)
 
 obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/zpipe/update_icon()
+	color = pipe_color
 	return
 
 obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/zpipe/disconnect(obj/machinery/atmospherics/reference)