diff --git a/qubesmanager/main.py b/qubesmanager/main.py
index a95ccb3..0fc2b0d 100755
--- a/qubesmanager/main.py
+++ b/qubesmanager/main.py
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ class VmInfoWidget (QWidget):
         outdated = vm.is_outdated()
         if outdated != self.previous_outdated:
             if outdated:
-                self.label_name.setText(vm.name + "<small><font color=\"gray\"> (outdated)</font></small>")
+                self.label_name.setText(vm.name + "<small><font color=\"red\"> (outdated)</font></small>")
             else:
                 self.label_name.setText(vm.name)
         self.previous_outdated = outdated