diff --git a/src/app/styles/variables.css b/src/app/styles/variables.css
index 9c699d1..7b5d8c6 100644
--- a/src/app/styles/variables.css
+++ b/src/app/styles/variables.css
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
   --secondary-cta: #f4f4f4;
   --secondary-cta-text: #090909;
   --accent: #c5a059;
-  --background-accent: #1c1c1c;
+  --background-accent: #ededed;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */
   /* --text-2xs: clamp(0.465rem, 0.62vw, 0.62rem);