diff --git a/esphome/panel-hardware-test.yaml b/esphome/panel-hardware-test.yaml
index a368574..853abbd 100644
--- a/esphome/panel-hardware-test.yaml
+++ b/esphome/panel-hardware-test.yaml
@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@ display:
     reset_pin: GPIO3     # shared LCD/touch reset
     dimensions: 240x320
     data_rate: 8MHz
+    invert_colors: true
     show_test_card: true
 
 output:
diff --git a/esphome/panel-remote-common.yaml b/esphome/panel-remote-common.yaml
index 1b0e904..7098eff 100644
--- a/esphome/panel-remote-common.yaml
+++ b/esphome/panel-remote-common.yaml
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ display:
     dimensions: 240x320
     rotation: 90
     data_rate: 8MHz
+    invert_colors: true
     auto_clear_enabled: false
     update_interval: never