diff --git a/brainrender_napari/napari_atlas_representation.py b/brainrender_napari/napari_atlas_representation.py
index cdbbf67..baee6ff 100644
--- a/brainrender_napari/napari_atlas_representation.py
+++ b/brainrender_napari/napari_atlas_representation.py
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ def __post_init__(self) -> None:
         )
         self._tooltip.setAttribute(Qt.WA_ShowWithoutActivating)
         self._tooltip.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
-        self._tooltip.setStyleSheet("color: black")
         napari_settings = get_settings()
         napari_settings.appearance.layer_tooltip_visibility = True