:root {
  /* Modern Slate Palette — refined */
  --bg-color: #f8fafc;
  --bg-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 40%, #eef2ff 100%);
  --surface-color: #ffffff;
  --text-primary: #0f172a;
  --text-secondary: #64748b;
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --primary-color: #4f46e5;
  --primary-hover: #4338ca;

  /* Softer, more layered shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.03), 0 1px 3px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.04);
  --shadow-md:
    0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.06), 0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.04);
  --shadow-lg:
    0 10px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.04);

  --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
  --radius-md: 0.75rem;
  --radius-lg: 1rem;
  --radius: var(--radius-md);

  /* Glassmorphism / Minimalist */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  --glass-bg-dark: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  --glass-blur: blur(14px);

  /* AI & Brand Additions */
  --gold: #fbbf24;
  --font-fancy: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --text-dark: #1e293b;
  --primary-bg: #f8fafc;
  --radius-xl: 1.5rem;
}