diff --git a/core/src/css/colors.scss b/core/src/css/colors.scss
index 2f2c3d1700..ff6bee2f38 100644
--- a/core/src/css/colors.scss
+++ b/core/src/css/colors.scss
@@ -27,3 +27,6 @@
   }
 }
 
+*::selection {
+  background: var(--ion-color-shade, rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
+}