diff --git a/public/css/themes/high-contrast.less b/public/css/themes/high-contrast.less
index 38b7d49c5..9f3344b17 100644
--- a/public/css/themes/high-contrast.less
+++ b/public/css/themes/high-contrast.less
@@ -40,6 +40,10 @@
   }
 }
 
+#menu ul:not(.nav-level-2) > .selected > a {
+  color: @text-color;
+}
+
 #menu .active > a {
   text-decoration: underline;
 }