diff --git a/tables.less b/tables.less
index ace7e4ba1e13..35291750a050 100644
--- a/tables.less
+++ b/tables.less
@@ -194,7 +194,6 @@ table {
     // Tighten up spacing and give a background color
     > .table {
       margin-bottom: 0;
-      background-color: #fff;
 
       // Ensure the content doesn't wrap
       > thead,