diff --git a/docs/docs/configuration-file.md b/docs/docs/configuration-file.md
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--- a/docs/docs/configuration-file.md
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@@ -392,7 +392,7 @@ args = ["new-session", "-c", "/var/www"]
 
 ## Colors
 
-Defining colors in the configuration file will override any colors set in the theme if you're using a theme.
+Defining colors in the configuration file will not have any effect if you're using a theme.
 
 The default configuration is without a theme.