diff --git a/library/src/pivotal-ui/components/typography/typography.scss b/library/src/pivotal-ui/components/typography/typography.scss
index 68136891f..ca1744a30 100644
--- a/library/src/pivotal-ui/components/typography/typography.scss
+++ b/library/src/pivotal-ui/components/typography/typography.scss
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
 
 h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
 .h1, .h2, .h3, .h4, .h5, .h6 {
-  color: $headings-color;
   padding-top: $headings-padding;
   padding-bottom: $headings-padding;
 }