diff --git a/src/_h5ai/client/css/inc/content.less b/src/_h5ai/client/css/inc/content.less
index 188cdae1..1059d0f0 100644
--- a/src/_h5ai/client/css/inc/content.less
+++ b/src/_h5ai/client/css/inc/content.less
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 		cursor: pointer;
 
 		&:hover {
-			color: @col-link-hover;
+			color: #555;
 		}
 	}
 }