diff --git a/src/app/styles/variables.css b/src/app/styles/variables.css
index ebd2d1c..cbacda8 100644
--- a/src/app/styles/variables.css
+++ b/src/app/styles/variables.css
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
   --primary-cta-text: #ffffff;
   --secondary-cta: #000000;
   --secondary-cta-text: #fffbfb;
-  --accent: #bb2424;
+  --accent: #000000;
   --background-accent: #ffffff;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */