diff --git a/.changeset/heavy-berries-hear.md b/.changeset/heavy-berries-hear.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..66aa6d93e1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/heavy-berries-hear.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+'@backstage/core': patch
+---
+
+Update ItemCard headers to pass color contrast standards.
diff --git a/packages/core/src/layout/ItemCard/ItemCard.tsx b/packages/core/src/layout/ItemCard/ItemCard.tsx
index db73939fe7..2d425026a5 100644
--- a/packages/core/src/layout/ItemCard/ItemCard.tsx
+++ b/packages/core/src/layout/ItemCard/ItemCard.tsx
@@ -20,8 +20,7 @@ const useStyles = makeStyles(theme => ({
   header: {
     color: theme.palette.common.white,
     padding: theme.spacing(2, 2, 6),
-    backgroundImage:
-      'linear-gradient(-137deg, rgb(25, 230, 140) 0%, rgb(29, 127, 110) 100%)',
+    backgroundImage: 'linear-gradient(-137deg,  #4BB8A5 0%,  #187656 100%)',
   },
   content: {
     padding: theme.spacing(2),