diff --git a/lms/static/sass/course/base/_base.scss b/lms/static/sass/course/base/_base.scss
index d530eb74d4..8d952b5040 100644
--- a/lms/static/sass/course/base/_base.scss
+++ b/lms/static/sass/course/base/_base.scss
@@ -21,3 +21,8 @@ form {
     display: block;
   }
 }
+
+::selection, ::-moz-selection, ::-webkit-selection {
+  background:#444;
+  color:#fff;
+}