diff --git a/colors/gruvbox.vim b/colors/gruvbox.vim
index 7c34bab5..1e486699 100644
--- a/colors/gruvbox.vim
+++ b/colors/gruvbox.vim
@@ -65,9 +65,7 @@ if !exists('g:gruvbox_invert_indent_guides')
   let g:gruvbox_invert_indent_guides=0
 endif
 
-if !exists('g:gruvbox_contrast')
-  let g:gruvbox_contrast='medium'
-else
+if exists('g:gruvbox_contrast')
   echo 'g:gruvbox_contrast is deprecated; use g:gruvbox_contrast_light and g:gruvbox_contrast_dark instead'
 endif