diff --git a/python/GafferUI/ColorChooser.py b/python/GafferUI/ColorChooser.py
index 5b2890fbd1..5f8d72dc0b 100644
--- a/python/GafferUI/ColorChooser.py
+++ b/python/GafferUI/ColorChooser.py
@@ -747,7 +747,8 @@ def __optionsMenuDefinition( self ) :
 				label,
 				{
 					"command": lambda checked, c = component, weakSet = weakSet : weakSet( c ),
-					"checkBox": self.getColorFieldStaticComponent() == component
+					"checkBox": self.getColorFieldStaticComponent() == component,
+					"active": self.__colorField.getVisible(),
 				}
 			)