diff --git a/src/app/styles/variables.css b/src/app/styles/variables.css
index 4ea5805..3048505 100644
--- a/src/app/styles/variables.css
+++ b/src/app/styles/variables.css
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
   --primary-cta-text: #080200;
   --secondary-cta: #170b07;
   --secondary-cta-text: #ffe6d5;
-  --accent: #56321a;
+  --accent: #9a460e;
   --background-accent: #843911;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */