diff --git a/customize.dist/src/less2/include/icons.less b/customize.dist/src/less2/include/icons.less
index e3a273a92..bf3e3afc3 100644
--- a/customize.dist/src/less2/include/icons.less
+++ b/customize.dist/src/less2/include/icons.less
@@ -33,8 +33,8 @@
             color: @cp_drive-fg;
         }
         &.cp-icons-element-selected {
-            background: @cp_drive-icon-hover;
             color: @cp_drive-fg;
+            outline: @cryptpad_color_brand solid 2px;
         }
         .fa, .cptools {
             display: block;