diff --git a/static/lists.less b/static/lists.less
index d1312facd..722b616bc 100644
--- a/static/lists.less
+++ b/static/lists.less
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
   // of the list item.
   .selected:before {
     content: '';
-    background-color: @background-color-highlight;
+    background-color: @background-color-selected;
     position: absolute;
     left: 0;
     right: 0;