diff --git a/src/theme.scss b/src/theme.scss
index 0daf32cc6..afee11d75 100644
--- a/src/theme.scss
+++ b/src/theme.scss
@@ -497,7 +497,7 @@ multiselect {
         &:hover,
         &:focus {
             text-decoration: none;
-            background-color: white;
+            background-color: #f3f3f3;
             box-shadow: 0px 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
         }