:root{
/* base palette */
--black:#000000;
--pink:#FF65B3;
--cyan:#00F5FF;
--white:#FFFFFF;
/* derived tints (from shipped brand files — do not invent new hues) */
--pink-deep:#E8579E; /* link default */
--pink-soft:#FF8FC2; /* link hover */
--cyan-dim:rgba(0,245,255,.35);
--pink-dim:rgba(255,101,179,.35);
/* neutrals — thin white veils over blackout black, never grey hues */
--ink-90:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
--ink-70:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
--ink-45:rgba(255,255,255,.45);
--ink-25:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
--line-1:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
--line-2:rgba(255,255,255,.28);
/* semantic */
--surface-0:var(--black); /* page: blackout black */
--surface-1:#101014;      /* raised panel */
--surface-2:#1a191d;      /* code / media wells */
--text-body:var(--ink-90);
--text-muted:var(--ink-45);
--text-brand-a:var(--pink);
--text-brand-b:var(--cyan);
--accent:var(--cyan);
--accent-alt:var(--pink);
--link:var(--pink-deep);
--link-hover:var(--pink-soft);
--focus-ring:var(--cyan);
--cursor-2d:var(--white);              /* solid box — 2D typing */
--cursor-3d:rgba(255,255,255,.5);      /* translucent box — 3D typing */
}