diff --git a/src/view/com/composer/Composer.tsx b/src/view/com/composer/Composer.tsx
index af0326d908..5750e7f181 100644
--- a/src/view/com/composer/Composer.tsx
+++ b/src/view/com/composer/Composer.tsx
@@ -683,7 +683,7 @@ function ComposerTopBar({
         <View style={a.flex_1} />
         {isPublishing ? (
           <>
-            <Text>{publishingStage}</Text>
+            <Text style={pal.textLight}>{publishingStage}</Text>
             <View style={styles.postBtn}>
               <ActivityIndicator />
             </View>