diff --git a/config/science.lua b/config/science.lua
index 194303f3..3cd3ce5f 100644
--- a/config/science.lua
+++ b/config/science.lua
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 -- config file for the science info gui
 return { -- list of all science packs to be shown in the gui
     show_eta=true, -- when true the eta for research completion will be shown
+    required_for_green=5, -- the amount required for the text to show as green
+    required_for_red=-5, -- the amount required for the text to show as red
     'automation-science-pack',
     'logistic-science-pack',
     'military-science-pack',
diff --git a/modules/gui/science-info.lua b/modules/gui/science-info.lua
index 8637e559..572bfc3b 100644
--- a/modules/gui/science-info.lua
+++ b/modules/gui/science-info.lua
@@ -37,9 +37,9 @@ end
 
 --- Gets the font colour for a certain level of production
 local function get_font_colour(value,secondary)
-    if value > 5 then
+    if value > config.required_for_green then
         return Colors.light_green
-    elseif value < -5 then
+    elseif value < config.required_for_red then
         return Colors.indian_red
     elseif secondary and secondary > 0 or not secondary and value ~= 0 then
         return Colors.orange
@@ -228,9 +228,9 @@ local function generate_science_pack(player,element,science_pack)
         element.parent.non_made.visible = false
 
         local icon_style = 'quick_bar_slot_button'
-        if stats.minute_net > 1 then
+        if stats.minute_net > config.required_for_green then
             icon_style = 'green_slot_button'
-        elseif stats.minute_net < -1 then
+        elseif stats.minute_net < config.required_for_red then
             icon_style = 'red_slot_button'
         elseif stats.minute_made > 0 then
             icon_style = 'selected_slot_button'