Color Theme when compiling a stand alone app

When compiling a patch using the "light" color theme, the resulting app does not display the light color theme correctly (object text is light against light background) and I don't see a way to fix it. My build script includes links to the necessary style and object outline files needed in the patch (the object outlines are correct). The Max console displays in the default color theme. It's all fine when making a collective. Have I missed something simple or are color themes not supported when making stand alone apps?