diff --git a/src/components/list_group/_variables.scss b/src/components/list_group/_variables.scss
index 63bb0e85a92..cb2caf0e35c 100644
--- a/src/components/list_group/_variables.scss
+++ b/src/components/list_group/_variables.scss
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ $euiListGroupGutterTypes: (
 $euiListGroupItemColorTypes: (
   primary: $euiColorPrimaryText,
   text: $euiTextColor,
-  subdued: $euiColorDarkShade,
+  subdued: $euiTextSubduedColor,
   ghost: $euiColorGhost,
 );