diff --git a/packages/ffe-datepicker/less/dateinput.less b/packages/ffe-datepicker/less/dateinput.less
index 637d875fc5..bc7dc0a74a 100644
--- a/packages/ffe-datepicker/less/dateinput.less
+++ b/packages/ffe-datepicker/less/dateinput.less
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
         }
 
         &:focus {
-            background-color: transparent;
+            background-color: var(--ffe-color-surface-secondary-default);
             outline: none;
         }