diff --git a/gauge_um.go b/gauge_um.go
index 59bfad2..ec24bfa 100644
--- a/gauge_um.go
+++ b/gauge_um.go
@@ -152,3 +152,8 @@ func (g *UtilModeGauge) getBarColor(percentage float64) tcell.Color {
 
 	return g.critColor
 }
+
+// SetEmptyColor sets empty gauge color.
+func (g *UtilModeGauge) SetEmptyColor (color tcell.Color) {
+	g.emptyColor = color
+}