diff --git a/_layouts/student_view.html b/_layouts/student_view.html
index b0a9c005..63309cdc 100644
--- a/_layouts/student_view.html
+++ b/_layouts/student_view.html
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
 
         ul.topnav li a.active,
         ul.topnav li a:hover:not(.active) {
-            background-color: #6cabb4;
+            background-color: #333;
         }
 
         @media screen and (max-width: 600px) {