diff --git a/example.py b/example.py
index f053834..02876fe 100755
--- a/example.py
+++ b/example.py
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ class MyWidget(gtk.DrawingArea):
         layout.set_font_description(desc)
         cr.move_to(10, 150)
         cr.update_layout(layout)
+        cr.set_source_rgb(1.0, 0.4, 0.0)
         cr.show_layout(layout)
 
 def destroy(window):