diff --git a/packages/design-system/lib/components/IconButton/iconButton.module.css b/packages/design-system/lib/components/IconButton/iconButton.module.css
index 71a864bca..8c57f572c 100644
--- a/packages/design-system/lib/components/IconButton/iconButton.module.css
+++ b/packages/design-system/lib/components/IconButton/iconButton.module.css
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 
   &.emphasis {
     background-color: var(--Component-Button-Brand-Tertiary-Fill-Default);
-    color: inherit;
+    color: var(--Component-Button-Brand-Tertiary-On-fill-Default);
 
     &[data-disabled] {
       background-color: var(--Component-Button-Brand-Tertiary-Fill-Disabled);