diff --git a/Essentials/src/messages.properties b/Essentials/src/messages.properties
index 47a3a478f..c6afd00cf 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/messages.properties
+++ b/Essentials/src/messages.properties
@@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ denyChangeTitle=\u00a74You cannot change the title of this book
 denyBookEdit=\u00a74You cannot unlock this book
 bookLocked=\u00a76This book is now locked
 holdBook=\u00a74You are not holding a writable book
-fireworkColor=\u00a74You must apply a color to the firework to add an effect
+fireworkColor=\u00a74Error: \u00a7cInvalid firework charge parameters inserted
 holdFirework=\u00a74You must be holding a firework to add effects
 invalidFireworkFormat=\u00a76The option \u00a74{0} \u00a76is not a valid value for \u00a74{1}
 muteNotify=\u00a74{0} \u00a76has muted \u00a74{1}