diff --git a/src/app/styles/variables.css b/src/app/styles/variables.css
index 42773b3..3a1639c 100644
--- a/src/app/styles/variables.css
+++ b/src/app/styles/variables.css
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
   --primary-cta-text: #ffffff;
   --secondary-cta: #040020;
   --secondary-cta-text: #10005c;
-  --accent: #e2e2e2;
+  --accent: #800000;
   --background-accent: #ff8316;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */