diff --git a/src/sugar/graphics/style.py b/src/sugar/graphics/style.py
index 929b78eb..2828b7f4 100644
--- a/src/sugar/graphics/style.py
+++ b/src/sugar/graphics/style.py
@@ -141,6 +141,7 @@ COLOR_BUTTON_GREY = Color('#808080')
 COLOR_INACTIVE_FILL = Color('#9D9FA1')
 COLOR_INACTIVE_STROKE = Color('#757575')
 COLOR_TEXT_FIELD_GREY = Color('#E5E5E5')
+COLOR_HIGHLIGHT = Color('#E7E7E7')
 
 PALETTE_CURSOR_DISTANCE = zoom(10)