diff --git a/cli.py b/cli.py
index 12cb72014..fc426a28d 100644
--- a/cli.py
+++ b/cli.py
@@ -6220,13 +6220,21 @@ class HermesCLI:
     def _toggle_yolo(self):
         """Toggle YOLO mode — skip all dangerous command approval prompts."""
         import os
+        from hermes_cli.colors import Colors as _Colors
+
         current = bool(os.environ.get("HERMES_YOLO_MODE"))
         if current:
             os.environ.pop("HERMES_YOLO_MODE", None)
-            self.console.print("  ⚠ YOLO mode [bold red]OFF[/] — dangerous commands will require approval.")
+            _cprint(
+                f"  ⚠ YOLO mode {_Colors.BOLD}{_Colors.RED}OFF{_Colors.RESET}"
+                " — dangerous commands will require approval."
+            )
         else:
             os.environ["HERMES_YOLO_MODE"] = "1"
-            self.console.print("  ⚡ YOLO mode [bold green]ON[/] — all commands auto-approved. Use with caution.")
+            _cprint(
+                f"  ⚡ YOLO mode {_Colors.BOLD}{_Colors.GREEN}ON{_Colors.RESET}"
+                " — all commands auto-approved. Use with caution."
+            )
 
     def _handle_reasoning_command(self, cmd: str):
         """Handle /reasoning — manage effort level and display toggle.