This code changes the color of the placeholder text, focus text color and the input text color of the SHORTCODE search element.
/*PLACEHOLDER COLOR*/ .search-shortcode input::-webkit-input-placeholder { /* Edge */ color: red; } .search-shortcode input:-ms-input-placeholder { /* Internet Explorer 10-11 */ color: red; } .search-shortcode input::placeholder { color: red; } /*FOCUS COLOR*/ .search-shortcode.is-focused input{ color: red !important; } /*INPUT COLOR*/ .search-shortcode input{ color: red !important; }