diff --git a/searx/static/themes/simple/src/less/search.less b/searx/static/themes/simple/src/less/search.less
index 813fd3c12..eff6a850d 100644
--- a/searx/static/themes/simple/src/less/search.less
+++ b/searx/static/themes/simple/src/less/search.less
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ html.no-js #clear_search.hide_if_nojs {
 
   &:hover {
     cursor: pointer;
-    background-color: var(--color-search-background-hover);
+    background: var(--color-search-background-hover);
     color: var(--color-search-background);
   }
 }