diff --git a/common/common.scss b/common/common.scss
index 7d5c60c..3bb420f 100644
--- a/common/common.scss
+++ b/common/common.scss
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ a.curriculum-nav {
 a.curriculum-nav:hover,
 a.curriculum-nav:focus {
   color: var(--gray90);
-  background-color: var(--gray00);
+  background-color: var(--fcc-highlight-background);
 }
 
 .navigation-container {