diff --git a/core/src/css/core.scss b/core/src/css/core.scss
index 19e03c0b99..448e578f71 100644
--- a/core/src/css/core.scss
+++ b/core/src/css/core.scss
@@ -51,10 +51,6 @@ body.backdrop-no-scroll {
   }
 }
 
-*::selection {
-  background: var(--ion-color-shade, rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
-}
-
 
 // Page Container Structure
 // --------------------------------------------------