diff --git a/src/css/quasar.variables.scss b/src/css/quasar.variables.scss
index adac5750..f232d22e 100644
--- a/src/css/quasar.variables.scss
+++ b/src/css/quasar.variables.scss
@@ -76,5 +76,5 @@ div.fullscreen.q-drawer__backdrop {
 .disabled *,
 [disabled],
 [disabled] * {
-  color: gray !important;
+  color: hsl(var(--text-mute)) !important;
 }