diff --git a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/contacts/avatars/ContactColors.java b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/contacts/avatars/ContactColors.java
index 12c1153234..2a115c58ae 100644
--- a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/contacts/avatars/ContactColors.java
+++ b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/contacts/avatars/ContactColors.java
@@ -24,8 +24,7 @@ public class ContactColors {
       MaterialColor.WINTERGREEN,
       MaterialColor.TEAL,
       MaterialColor.BURLAP,
-      MaterialColor.TAUPE,
-      MaterialColor.STEEL
+      MaterialColor.TAUPE
   ));
 
   public static MaterialColor generateFor(@NonNull String name) {