diff --git a/packages/block-editor/src/components/link-control/index.js b/packages/block-editor/src/components/link-control/index.js
index 1f54ac4e196a6..d6155045656f5 100644
--- a/packages/block-editor/src/components/link-control/index.js
+++ b/packages/block-editor/src/components/link-control/index.js
@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ function LinkControl( {
 						>
 							{ __( 'Apply' ) }
 						</Button>
-						<Button variant="secondary" onClick={ handleCancel }>
+						<Button variant="tertiary" onClick={ handleCancel }>
 							{ __( 'Cancel' ) }
 						</Button>
 					</div>