diff --git a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_topbar.py b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_topbar.py
index 25c715e8ae7..2e95ccd6db5 100644
--- a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_topbar.py
+++ b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_topbar.py
@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ class _draw_left_context_mode:
             settings = tool_settings.gpencil_paint
             row.template_ID_preview(settings, "brush", rows=3, cols=8, hide_buttons=True)
 
-            if brush.gpencil_tool in {'FILL', 'DRAW'}:
+            if context.object and brush.gpencil_tool in {'FILL', 'DRAW'}:
                 draw_color_selector()
 
             from .properties_paint_common import (