diff --git a/modules/template-parts/assets/scss/hello-plus-header.scss b/modules/template-parts/assets/scss/hello-plus-header.scss
index 58c9789e..cd7bb2ce 100644
--- a/modules/template-parts/assets/scss/hello-plus-header.scss
+++ b/modules/template-parts/assets/scss/hello-plus-header.scss
@@ -238,12 +238,12 @@
 
 			&-link,
 			&-link:not([href]):not([tabindex]) {
-				background: none;
+				background: none !important; /* Always override background color coming from the controls */
 				text-decoration: underline;
 
 				&:hover,
 				&:focus {
-					background: none;
+					background: none !important; /* Always override background color coming from the controls */
 				}
 			}