diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index b8e656796..9c5c8fbe7 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ v2.5.6 (FUTURE)
 * [#2857](https://github.com/digitalocean/netbox/issues/2857) - Add `display_name` to DeviceType API serializer; fix DeviceType list for bulk device edit
 * [#2862](https://github.com/digitalocean/netbox/issues/2862) - Follow return URL when connecting a cable
 * [#2864](https://github.com/digitalocean/netbox/issues/2864) - Correct display of VRF name when no RD is assigned
+* [#2877](https://github.com/digitalocean/netbox/issues/2877) - Fixed device role label display on light background color
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/netbox/dcim/tables.py b/netbox/dcim/tables.py
index dca1a8fd1..3cbd9378d 100644
--- a/netbox/dcim/tables.py
+++ b/netbox/dcim/tables.py
@@ -136,7 +136,8 @@ PLATFORM_ACTIONS = """
 """
 
 DEVICE_ROLE = """
-<label class="label" style="background-color: #{{ record.device_role.color }}">{{ value }}</label>
+{% load helpers %}
+<label class="label" style="color: {{ record.device_role.color|fgcolor }}; background-color: #{{ record.device_role.color }}">{{ value }}</label>
 """
 
 STATUS_LABEL = """