diff --git a/roles/custom/matrix-client-element/templates/welcome.html.j2 b/roles/custom/matrix-client-element/templates/welcome.html.j2
index d505e2fa2..ff97c82fe 100644
--- a/roles/custom/matrix-client-element/templates/welcome.html.j2
+++ b/roles/custom/matrix-client-element/templates/welcome.html.j2
@@ -167,6 +167,15 @@ we don't have an account and should hide them. No account == no guest account ei
     }
 }
 
+/* Element Web (with its default use_system_theme behavior) renders its dark background
+   when the system prefers a dark color scheme, so the welcome text follows the same signal.
+   #ebeef2 is the light text color Element uses with the dark theme. */
+@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
+    .mx_Parent {
+        color: #ebeef2;
+    }
+}
+
 </style>
 
 <div class="mx_Parent">