diff --git a/lib/src/stream_chat_theme.dart b/lib/src/stream_chat_theme.dart
index c4a4fa45..1a7677d6 100644
--- a/lib/src/stream_chat_theme.dart
+++ b/lib/src/stream_chat_theme.dart
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ class StreamChatThemeData {
         ),
       ),
       channelPreviewTheme: ChannelPreviewTheme(
-        unreadCounterColor: Color(0xffd0021B),
+        unreadCounterColor: Color(0xffff3742),
         avatarTheme: AvatarTheme(
           borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20),
           constraints: BoxConstraints.tightFor(