diff --git a/src/lib/list/list.scss b/src/lib/list/list.scss
index 1229eced4170..081bdb494505 100644
--- a/src/lib/list/list.scss
+++ b/src/lib/list/list.scss
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ mat-action-list {
 @media (hover: none) {
   .mat-list-option,
   .mat-nav-list .mat-list-item {
-    &:hover {
+    &:not(.mat-list-item-disabled):hover {
       background: none;
     }
   }