diff --git a/lib/site_template/_sass/_syntax-highlighting.scss b/lib/site_template/_sass/_syntax-highlighting.scss
index e36627da..35a4ac80 100644
--- a/lib/site_template/_sass/_syntax-highlighting.scss
+++ b/lib/site_template/_sass/_syntax-highlighting.scss
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 /**
  * Syntax highlighting styles
  */
-.highlight {
+.highlight,
+.highlighter-rouge {
     background: #fff;
     @extend %vertical-rhythm;