body{ background:#F2F1F2; } .container{ background:#1A1B20; } .left-nav{ background:#1A1B20; } .left-nav a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); } ..left-nav a.active{ background: #009688 !important; color: #fff; } .left-nav a:hover{ background: #009688 !important; color: #fff; }