diff --git a/src/app/styles/variables.css b/src/app/styles/variables.css
index fbcd469..0e36295 100644
--- a/src/app/styles/variables.css
+++ b/src/app/styles/variables.css
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
   --primary-cta-text: #a74a4a;
   --secondary-cta: #f9f9f9;
   --secondary-cta-text: #000f06e6;
-  --accent: #e2e2e2;
+  --accent: #944848;
   --background-accent: #c4c4c4;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */