diff --git a/landcover.mss b/landcover.mss
index 62f770d42f..e37c9c27c6 100644
--- a/landcover.mss
+++ b/landcover.mss
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 
 // --- sports ---
 
-@pitch: #80d7b5;
+@pitch: lighten(desaturate(#80d7b5, 5%), 8%);
 @track: @pitch;
 @stadium: @societal_amenities; // also sports_centre
 @golf_course: #b5e3b5;