diff --git a/src/block/hero/style.scss b/src/block/hero/style.scss
index daa56fb2ae..3340d1fa75 100644
--- a/src/block/hero/style.scss
+++ b/src/block/hero/style.scss
@@ -2,5 +2,5 @@
 
 .stk-block-hero__content > .stk-inner-blocks.stk--column-flex:not(.stk--block-horizontal-flex) {
 	justify-content: center;
-	align-items: center;
+	align-items: var(--stk-alignment-justify-content, center);
 }