diff --git a/labelImg.py b/labelImg.py
index efd8a2976..8ae7f1be9 100755
--- a/labelImg.py
+++ b/labelImg.py
@@ -949,7 +949,7 @@ def label_item_changed(self, item):
         label = item.text()
         if label != shape.label:
             shape.label = item.text()
-            shape.line_color = generate_color_by_text(shape.label)
+            shape.line_color = shape.fill_color = generate_color_by_text(shape.label)
             self.set_dirty()
         else:  # User probably changed item visibility
             self.canvas.set_shape_visible(shape, item.checkState() == Qt.Checked)