diff --git a/extensions/theme-monokai/themes/monokai-color-theme.json b/extensions/theme-monokai/themes/monokai-color-theme.json
index adf67101a12..8d19dbfb7ce 100644
--- a/extensions/theme-monokai/themes/monokai-color-theme.json
+++ b/extensions/theme-monokai/themes/monokai-color-theme.json
@@ -145,7 +145,8 @@
 			"name": "Variable",
 			"scope": "variable",
 			"settings": {
-				"fontStyle": ""
+				"fontStyle": "",
+				"foreground": "#F8F8F2"
 			}
 		},
 		{