:root {
    --page-bg: #f7f7f6;
    --container-bg: #f5efea;
    /* very pale muted green */
    --panel-bg: rgba(30, 25, 20, 0.06);
    --card-bg: #3d3734;
    --accent: #7a5439;
    /* muted teal */
    --link: #6b4f2d;
}