diff --git a/source/src/renderparticles.cpp b/source/src/renderparticles.cpp
index 16fbada7..a553083a 100644
--- a/source/src/renderparticles.cpp
+++ b/source/src/renderparticles.cpp
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ static struct parttype { int type; float r, g, b; int gr, tex; float sz; } partt
     { PT_FIREBALL, 1.0f, 0.5f, 0.5f, 0,  2, 7.0f  }, // explosion fireball
     { PT_SHOTLINE, 1.0f, 1.0f, 0.7f, 0, -1, 0.0f  }, // yellow: shotline
     { PT_DECAL,    1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f, 0,  3, 0.1f  }, // hole decal     
-    { PT_STAIN,    0.5f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0,  4, 0.6f  }, // red:    blood stain
+    { PT_STAIN,    0.4f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0,  4, 0.6f  }, // red:    blood stain
     { PT_DECAL,    1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f, 0,  5, 1.5f  }, // scorch decal
 };