Font Color of Text in Code

I need a CSS code to set the font color of the text when you use the code tags. For example, if I were to use the code tags like below, how can I set the font color of the text in the code tags? I want to set the color as the default font color for all text when using the code tags.

Code:

This color of text here.

thanks

phpbb3 : add to css

Code:

.codebox dd{color:#000000}

#000000 <~ d color you want to set

I use the above code, works for PunBB.
Not sure for BB3.

No it didn't work at all. I use phpbb3

Can you get me your forum's url?

Try adding this to your css:

Code:

dl.codebox code {color: #000;}

Yes that one worked! thanks!

No problem :-)