diff --git a/less/scaffolding.less b/less/scaffolding.less
index e5f15032e6..7d06e35b28 100644
--- a/less/scaffolding.less
+++ b/less/scaffolding.less
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ html {
 
 body {
   font-family: @font-family-base;
-  font-size: 14px;
+  font-size: @font-size-base;
   line-height: @line-height-base;
   color: @text-color;
   background-color: @body-bg;