diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/type/Item.java b/core/src/mindustry/type/Item.java
index d245902a39..f52323d655 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/type/Item.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/type/Item.java
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ import mindustry.world.meta.*;
 import static mindustry.Vars.*;
 
 public class Item extends UnlockableContent{
-    public final Color color;
+    public Color color;
 
     /** how explosive this item is. */
     public float explosiveness = 0f;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/type/Liquid.java b/core/src/mindustry/type/Liquid.java
index 3c4fe8eaf7..e62805e60b 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/type/Liquid.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/type/Liquid.java
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ import mindustry.world.meta.*;
 
 public class Liquid extends UnlockableContent{
     /** Color used in pipes and on the ground. */
-    public final Color color;
+    public Color color;
     /** Color used in bars. */
     public @Nullable Color barColor;
     /** Color used to draw lights. Note that the alpha channel is used to dictate brightness. */