diff --git a/src/Orchard.Web/Modules/Orchard.Resources/Assets/Less/Bootstrap/variables.less b/src/Orchard.Web/Modules/Orchard.Resources/Assets/Less/Bootstrap/variables.less
index c1861a8e0..aaf6a50cc 100644
--- a/src/Orchard.Web/Modules/Orchard.Resources/Assets/Less/Bootstrap/variables.less
+++ b/src/Orchard.Web/Modules/Orchard.Resources/Assets/Less/Bootstrap/variables.less
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 //
 //## Gray and brand colors for use across Bootstrap.
 
-@gray-base:              #000;
+@gray-base:              #111;
 @gray-darker:            lighten(@gray-base, 13.5%); // #222
 @gray-dark:              lighten(@gray-base, 20%);   // #333
 @gray:                   lighten(@gray-base, 33.5%); // #555