Custom Colors Keep defaulting

Hi,
I am having a problem choosing a custom color for my calendars. This is only happening on one user. It works fine if I log on as another user. I've tried deleting the plist file,etc.
Here is an example of what is happening:
I create a new calendar, and I want it to be a bright green. I create the color in the spectrum and drag it to the little boxes below. I can see the color change in the info box, then as soon as I click off the spectrum or the crayons ... it defaults back to an olive green color. It's bizarre because any other user on my computer works fine.
I appreciate any help!!!!
-Phil N
Powerbook G4
OSX 10.4.11

I figured it out! I had to re-calibrate my color display in system preferences. Not only does iCal look better, so does everything else on my screen!
I hope this helps anyone else who may have had the same problem.

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