diff --git a/src/themes/_base.scss b/src/themes/_base.scss
index 1d3c99d63..a8c91a36b 100644
--- a/src/themes/_base.scss
+++ b/src/themes/_base.scss
@@ -426,7 +426,7 @@ a[data-role=button],
 
 .ratingbutton-icon-withrating,
 .playstatebutton-icon-played {
-    @include var(background-color, --jf-palette-error-light, $error-light);
+    @include var(color, --jf-palette-error-light, $error-light);
 }
 
 .buttonActive {