diff --git a/less/variables.less b/less/variables.less
index d31228e3a0..e276a35c6b 100644
--- a/less/variables.less
+++ b/less/variables.less
@@ -239,9 +239,6 @@
 //** Text color for headers within dropdown menus.
 @dropdown-header-color:          @gray-light;
 
-//** Deprecated `@dropdown-caret-color` as of v3.1.0
-@dropdown-caret-color:           #000;
-
 
 //-- Z-index master list
 //