diff --git a/CMakePresets.json b/CMakePresets.json
index 35fdd555f..02798eb01 100644
--- a/CMakePresets.json
+++ b/CMakePresets.json
@@ -43,7 +43,10 @@
 		{
 			"name": "__ninja",
 			"hidden": true,
-			"generator": "Ninja"
+			"generator": "Ninja",
+			"cacheVariables": {
+				"CMAKE_COLOR_DIAGNOSTICS": "ON"
+			}
 		},
 		{
 			"name": "__vcpkg-toolchain",