diff --git a/sass/_vars.scss b/sass/_vars.scss
index a4415a1f2..1f11daba2 100644
--- a/sass/_vars.scss
+++ b/sass/_vars.scss
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ $vars: (
             ),
             subtle: (
                 light: palette(gray, 2),
-                dark: palette(gray, 6),
+                dark: palette(gray, 8),
             ),
             focus: (
                 light: palette(indigo, 5),