diff --git a/templates/moderation/partials/submission_list.html b/templates/moderation/partials/submission_list.html
index 663fe3d4..4bce0e9b 100644
--- a/templates/moderation/partials/submission_list.html
+++ b/templates/moderation/partials/submission_list.html
@@ -149,10 +149,10 @@
     </div>
 
     <div id="loading-indicator" 
-         class="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg htmx-indicator bg-gray-900/80">
+         class="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg htmx-indicator bg-white/80 dark:bg-gray-900/80">
         <div class="flex items-center p-6 space-x-4">
             <div class="w-8 h-8 border-4 border-blue-500 rounded-full animate-spin border-t-transparent"></div>
-            <span class="text-gray-300">Loading...</span>
+            <span class="text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-300">Loading...</span>
         </div>
     </div>
 </div>