diff --git a/test/02_test/cibuildwheel_test.py b/test/02_test/cibuildwheel_test.py
index ca084d65..d0126465 100644
--- a/test/02_test/cibuildwheel_test.py
+++ b/test/02_test/cibuildwheel_test.py
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ def test_extras_require():
         # the 'false ||' bit is to ensure this command runs in a shell on
         # mac/linux.
         'CIBW_TEST_COMMAND': 'false || nosetests {project}/test',
-        'CIBW_TEST_COMMAND_WINDOWS': 'nosetests {project}/test',
+        'CIBW_TEST_COMMAND_WINDOWS': 'COLOR 00 || nosetests {project}/test',
     })
 
     # also check that we got the right wheels