diff --git a/client/less/main.less b/client/less/main.less
index 98d2a1846f..a42153283b 100644
--- a/client/less/main.less
+++ b/client/less/main.less
@@ -1155,6 +1155,12 @@ code {
   }
 }
 
+// make btn-default hover more visible
+.btn-default:active,
+.btn-default:hover {
+    background-color: @brand-primary;
+}
+
 @import "chat.less";
 @import "jobs.less";
 @import "challenge.less";