diff --git a/src/app/styles/variables.css b/src/app/styles/variables.css
index 3e58792..930cc60 100644
--- a/src/app/styles/variables.css
+++ b/src/app/styles/variables.css
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
   --primary-cta-text: #ffffff;
   --secondary-cta: #ffffff;
   --secondary-cta-text: #1A1C5A;
-  --accent: #1A1C5A;
+  --accent: #8B0000;
   --background-accent: #efe7dd;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */