diff --git a/src/app/core/shell/sidenav/sidenav.component.scss b/src/app/core/shell/sidenav/sidenav.component.scss
index 263558cbf..2cd594233 100644
--- a/src/app/core/shell/sidenav/sidenav.component.scss
+++ b/src/app/core/shell/sidenav/sidenav.component.scss
@@ -180,7 +180,3 @@
     }
   }
 }
-
-.active-menu {
-  background-color: #e0e0e0;
-}