diff --git a/git_time_machine.py b/git_time_machine.py
index e932a7a..17cdce7 100644
--- a/git_time_machine.py
+++ b/git_time_machine.py
@@ -19,6 +19,10 @@ def main(stdscr, filename):
     curses.mousemask(curses.ALL_MOUSE_EVENTS)
     curses.mouseinterval(0)
     stdscr.keypad(True)
+    
+    # Initialize colors if terminal supports them
+    if curses.has_colors():
+        curses.use_default_colors()  # Use terminal's default colors
 
     commits = get_commits(filename)
     selected_commit = 0