diff --git a/lms/static/sass/discussion/elements/_navigation.scss b/lms/static/sass/discussion/elements/_navigation.scss
index 4f6dc926ce..3b501971d6 100644
--- a/lms/static/sass/discussion/elements/_navigation.scss
+++ b/lms/static/sass/discussion/elements/_navigation.scss
@@ -363,7 +363,7 @@
 
   &:hover,
   &:focus {
-    color: $link-color;
+    color: $forum-color-active-text;
     background-color: $forum-color-active-thread;
   }
 }