diff --git a/public/projects-list/stylesheets/style.less b/public/projects-list/stylesheets/style.less
index a18dc2a82..22a853b35 100644
--- a/public/projects-list/stylesheets/style.less
+++ b/public/projects-list/stylesheets/style.less
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ h2 {
     }
 
     &:hover {
-      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
+      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.27);
     }
   }