diff --git a/assets/sass/layout.scss b/assets/sass/layout.scss
index 8d29983..f46c5e7 100644
--- a/assets/sass/layout.scss
+++ b/assets/sass/layout.scss
@@ -334,7 +334,7 @@ a {
 	text-decoration: none;
 
 	&:hover {
-		color: lighten($secondary, 5%);
+		color: lighten($secondary, 10%);
 	}
 
 	.feather.feather-external-link {