diff --git a/redbot/cogs/general/general.py b/redbot/cogs/general/general.py
index 2ecd21552..3d7061074 100644
--- a/redbot/cogs/general/general.py
+++ b/redbot/cogs/general/general.py
@@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ class General(commands.Cog):
                 # a list of embeds
                 embeds = []
                 for ud in data["list"]:
-                    embed = discord.Embed()
+                    embed = discord.Embed(color=await ctx.embed_color())
                     title = _("{word} by {author}").format(
                         word=ud["word"].capitalize(), author=ud["author"]
                     )