diff --git a/packages/web/components/templates/homeFeed/HomeFeedContainer.tsx b/packages/web/components/templates/homeFeed/HomeFeedContainer.tsx
index 98973a84b..e0cdd68cb 100644
--- a/packages/web/components/templates/homeFeed/HomeFeedContainer.tsx
+++ b/packages/web/components/templates/homeFeed/HomeFeedContainer.tsx
@@ -585,14 +585,12 @@ function HomeFeedGrid(props: HomeFeedContentProps): JSX.Element {
                 },
                 '&:focus': {
                   '> div': {
-                    boxShadow:
-                      layout === 'LIST_LAYOUT' ? 'none' : '$cardItemShadow',
+                    bg: '$grayBgActive',
                   },
                 },
                 '&:hover': {
                   '> div': {
-                    boxShadow:
-                      layout === 'LIST_LAYOUT' ? 'none' : '$cardItemShadow',
+                    bg: '$grayBgActive',
                   },
                 },
               }}