diff --git a/packages/block-library/src/spacer/editor.scss b/packages/block-library/src/spacer/editor.scss
index ae05db13812be..66aa8ef55bb06 100644
--- a/packages/block-library/src/spacer/editor.scss
+++ b/packages/block-library/src/spacer/editor.scss
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 	}
 }
 
+.wp-block-spacer.is-hovered .block-library-spacer__resize-container,
 .block-library-spacer__resize-container.has-show-handle {
 	background: rgba($black, 0.1);