diff --git a/less/forum.less b/less/forum.less
index 0cbb1d0..7f596ba 100644
--- a/less/forum.less
+++ b/less/forum.less
@@ -45,8 +45,6 @@
   @code-color:                     #fff;
 }
 
-@hero-color:                       #fff;
-
 @import "forum/App.less";
 @import "forum/DiscussionList.less";
 @import "forum/Hero.less";
diff --git a/less/forum/Hero.less b/less/forum/Hero.less
index f80dc29..4c0a138 100644
--- a/less/forum/Hero.less
+++ b/less/forum/Hero.less
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@
   margin: 15px auto 0;
   max-width: @screen-desktop-hd;
   border-radius: @border-radius;
-  color: @control-color;
 
   @media @desktop {
     max-width: @screen-desktop;
@@ -25,7 +24,7 @@
     background-repeat: no-repeat;
     background-size: 100%;
     background-position: var(--banner-position);
-    color: @hero-color;
+    color: #fff;
   }
 
   .container {