diff --git a/src/hosts/main.py b/src/hosts/main.py
index 9d8bb97..81b30dd 100644
--- a/src/hosts/main.py
+++ b/src/hosts/main.py
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ from textual.containers import Horizontal, Vertical
 from textual.widgets import Header, Footer, Static, DataTable
 from textual.binding import Binding
 from textual.reactive import reactive
+from rich.text import Text
 
 from .core.parser import HostsParser
 from .core.models import HostsFile
@@ -73,6 +74,8 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
     #entries-table .datatable--odd-row {
         background: $surface;
     }
+    
+    /* DataTable row styling - colors are now handled via Rich Text objects */
     """
     
     BINDINGS = [
@@ -180,10 +183,15 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
             
             # Add row with styling based on active status
             if entry.is_active:
-                table.add_row(entry.ip_address, canonical_hostname)
+                # Active entries in green
+                ip_text = Text(entry.ip_address, style="green")
+                hostname_text = Text(canonical_hostname, style="green")
+                table.add_row(ip_text, hostname_text)
             else:
-                # For inactive entries, we'll style them differently
-                table.add_row(f"# {entry.ip_address}", canonical_hostname)
+                # Inactive entries in yellow/orange with # prefix and italic
+                ip_text = Text(f"# {entry.ip_address}", style="yellow italic")
+                hostname_text = Text(canonical_hostname, style="yellow italic")
+                table.add_row(ip_text, hostname_text)
     
     def restore_cursor_position(self, previous_entry) -> None:
         """Restore cursor position after reload, maintaining selection if possible."""