diff --git a/bookwyrm/static/css/themes/bookwyrm-dark.scss b/bookwyrm/static/css/themes/bookwyrm-dark.scss
index 216fa1e8..e363572d 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/static/css/themes/bookwyrm-dark.scss
+++ b/bookwyrm/static/css/themes/bookwyrm-dark.scss
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ $warning: #8b6c15;
 $danger: #872538;
 $danger-light: #481922;
 $light: #393939;
+$red: #ffa1b4;
 
 /* book cover standins */
 $no-cover-color: #002549;