diff --git a/src/app/styles/variables.css b/src/app/styles/variables.css
index d6d68ca..095ab0b 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: #8B0000;
-  --accent: #ffffff;
+  --accent: #8B0000;
   --background-accent: #efe7dd;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */