diff --git a/src/addons/qtype/match/component/match.scss b/src/addons/qtype/match/component/match.scss
index 3d7daeb1a..602063d0f 100644
--- a/src/addons/qtype/match/component/match.scss
+++ b/src/addons/qtype/match/component/match.scss
@@ -5,10 +5,12 @@
 
     .addon-qtype-match-correct {
         color: var(--success);
+        --subdued-text-color: var(--success);
     }
 
     .addon-qtype-match-incorrect {
         color: var(--danger);
+        --subdued-text-color: var(--danger);
     }
 
     ion-select::part(label) {