diff --git a/resources/assets/less/skins/skin-contrast.less b/resources/assets/less/skins/skin-contrast.less
index 508442614b..11d3b20255 100644
--- a/resources/assets/less/skins/skin-contrast.less
+++ b/resources/assets/less/skins/skin-contrast.less
@@ -149,13 +149,13 @@ btn-success {
 
 
 input::-webkit-input-placeholder { /* Chrome/Opera/Safari */
-  color: darken(@dark-gray, 10%) !important;
+  color: darken(@gray, 10%) !important;
 }
 input::-moz-placeholder { /* Firefox 19+ */
-  color: darken(@dark-gray, 10%) !important;
+  color: darken(@gray, 10%) !important;
 }
 input::-ms-input-placeholder { /* IE 10+ */
-  color: darken(@dark-gray, 10%) !important;
+  color: darken(@gray, 10%) !important;
 }
 
 .select2-default, .select2-selection__placeholder {