diff --git a/less/variables.less b/less/variables.less
index 8e4cf667ab..56e16bb6c3 100644
--- a/less/variables.less
+++ b/less/variables.less
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 //
 //## Gray and brand colors for use across Bootstrap.
 
-@gray-base:		               #000;
 @gray-dark:                  #373a3c;
 @gray-darker:                @gray-dark; // TODO: remove
 @gray:                       #55595c;