diff --git a/assets/scss/partials/layout/article.scss b/assets/scss/partials/layout/article.scss
index af5f7bb..e96502f 100644
--- a/assets/scss/partials/layout/article.scss
+++ b/assets/scss/partials/layout/article.scss
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@
     }
 
     .highlight {
-        background-color: var(--pre-background-color);
+        background-color: var(--card-background);
         padding: var(--card-padding);
         position: relative;