diff --git a/less/_core.less b/less/_core.less
index d4bf8882..517053fd 100644
--- a/less/_core.less
+++ b/less/_core.less
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ h5, h6{
 }
 
 a, a:hover, a:focus {
-  color: @brand-primary;
+  color: @link-color;
 
   & .material-icons {
     vertical-align: middle;