diff --git a/sass/includes/base.sass b/sass/includes/base.sass
index 82dfd0f..fa23dd3 100644
--- a/sass/includes/base.sass
+++ b/sass/includes/base.sass
@@ -31,6 +31,12 @@ input, select, button
 button
   cursor: pointer
 
+::placeholder
+  color: #c4c4c4
+  opacity: 1
+
+// focus section
+
 :focus
   outline: none
 
diff --git a/sass/includes/colors.sass b/sass/includes/colors.sass
index 30bc8dc..f768ae9 100644
--- a/sass/includes/colors.sass
+++ b/sass/includes/colors.sass
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ $fg-main: #ddd
 $fg-dim: #bbb
 $fg-warning: #fdca6d
 
-$edge-grey: #808080
+$edge-grey: #a0a0a0
 
 $link: #72b4f6