diff --git a/.changeset/six-tips-carry.md b/.changeset/six-tips-carry.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..19173072
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/six-tips-carry.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"@hyperdx/app": patch
+---
+
+fix: Make JSON line hover visible in inline panel
diff --git a/packages/app/src/components/HyperJson.module.scss b/packages/app/src/components/HyperJson.module.scss
index b661d4d4..40d42a52 100644
--- a/packages/app/src/components/HyperJson.module.scss
+++ b/packages/app/src/components/HyperJson.module.scss
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
   overflow: hidden;
 
   &:hover {
-    background-color: var(--color-bg-muted);
+    background-color: var(--color-bg-highlighted);
 
     .lineMenu {
       display: flex;