diff --git a/poetry/puzzle/provider.py b/poetry/puzzle/provider.py
index 989a592912b..2a8bf154978 100644
--- a/poetry/puzzle/provider.py
+++ b/poetry/puzzle/provider.py
@@ -807,7 +807,7 @@ def progress(self):
             yield
         else:
             indicator = Indicator(
-                self._io, "{message} <fg=black;options=bold>({elapsed:2s})</>"
+                self._io, "{message} <fg=dark_gray;options=bold>({elapsed:2s})</>"
             )
 
             with indicator.auto(