/* ==== CSS RESET AND VARIABLES ==== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-bg-base: #F9F7F2;
    /* Warm off-white / light cream */
    --color-bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    /* Pure white for product cards */
    --color-text-main: #2C2C2C;
    /* Soft black/dark gray for readable text */
    --color-text-light: #5B5B5B;
    /* Secondary text */
    --color-accent: #B89E73;
    /* Subtle, elegant gold/tan accent */
    --color-border: #E6E2D8;
    /* Soft border color */

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;

    /* Layout */
    --container-width: 1200px;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 2rem;
    --spacing-lg: 4rem;
    --spacing-xl: 6rem;
    --transition-speed: 0.3s ease;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

/* ==== TYPOGRAPHY ==== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.logo {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ==== BUTTONS ==== */
.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-text-main);
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-text-main);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #C4A882;
    border-color: #C4A882;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Tutorial Navigation Buttons */
.tutorial-nav-btn {
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
}

/* ==== HEADER ==== */
.header {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    background: rgba(249, 247, 242, 0.98);
    z-index: 100;
}

.hamburger-btn {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.main-nav a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed);
}

.main-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-cta {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-text-main);
}

/* ==== INTRO SECTION ==== */
.intro-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-lg);
}

.intro-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    /* Force text to wrap nicely and be highly readable */
}

/* ==== HERO SECTION ==== */
.hero-section {
    padding: 0 0 var(--spacing-xl);
}

.hero-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==== PRODUCTS SECTION ==== */
.products-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
}

.section-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.product-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
}

.product-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed), box-shadow var(--transition-speed);
}

.product-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.card-img-wrapper {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #fafafa;
}

.card-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.product-card:hover .card-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.product-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==== FOOTER ==== */
.footer {
    background-color: #EFECE4;
    /* Slightly darker cream to differentiate section */
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 700px;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.bioText {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.copyright {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ==== HERO LAYERED IMAGES ==== */
.layered-img {
    width: 90%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09); /* Soft baseline shadow */
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.layered-img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12); /* Elevated shadow on hover */
}

/* ==== MAILERLITE EMAIL CAPTURE ==== */
.email-capture-section {
    background-color: #EFECE4;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.email-capture-card {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.email-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.email-input {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    min-width: 300px;
    flex: 1;
}

.email-submit {
    background-color: var(--color-text-main);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed);
}

.email-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==== BLOG & TUTORIALS ==== */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
}

.blog-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.blog-card img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #fafafa;
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.blog-card-content h3 {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Article Styles */
.article-header {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.article-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

/* ==== LIGHTBOX ==== */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95);
    z-index: 1000;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.lightbox.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.lightbox-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.lightbox-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 75vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.lightbox-controls {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.lightbox-hint {
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ==== MOBILE RESPONSIVE ==== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .header-container {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .hamburger-btn {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: rgba(249, 247, 242, 0.98);
        padding: 2rem;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        z-index: 99;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .main-nav.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .product-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .product-grid, .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .intro-section {
        padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
}

/* ==== MAILERLITE FORM OVERRIDES ==== */
.ml-form-embedContainer {
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

.ml-form-embedWrapper {
    background: transparent !important;
}

.ml-form-formContent h4,
.ml-form-formContent p {
    display: none;
}

.ml-form-fieldRow input {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
    padding: 15px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 0px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.ml-form-embedSubmit button {
    background: var(--color-text-main) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 15px 28px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    border-radius: 0px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.ml-form-embedSubmit button:hover {
    opacity: 0.8 !important;
}
/* ==== MATERIALS PAGE ==== */
.materials-page {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 1rem var(--spacing-xl);
}

.materials-intro {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.affiliate-box {
    background-color: rgba(184, 158, 115, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 158, 115, 0.4);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.affiliate-box svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.pill-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pill-nav a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.pill-nav a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.materials-section {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.materials-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.materials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.materials-grid.grid-2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.material-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.material-img-box {
    height: 180px !important;
    max-height: 180px !important;
    background-color: #fafafa;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.material-img-box svg {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.material-img-box img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block;
}

.material-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.material-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.material-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.material-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.material-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.material-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.material-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.btn-amazon {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-amazon:hover {
    background-color: #a3895e;
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: #fafafa;
    border-color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Paint Swatch Section */
.swatch-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.swatch {
    aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.swatch-legend {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.legend-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.legend-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .materials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .swatch-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
    .swatch-legend {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .materials-grid, .materials-grid.grid-2x2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==== PALETTE MODAL ==== */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.modal-content-box {
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    max-width: 600px;
    width: 90%;
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.modal-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.palette-shop-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.shop-paint-item {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.shop-paint-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.shop-paint-brand {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.btn-small {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .palette-shop-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Legend Links */
a.legend-link {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
a.legend-link:hover .legend-item {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.legend-item {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    margin: -0.25rem -0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.legend-arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    transform: translateX(-5px);
}
a.legend-link:hover .legend-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ==== EXPANDED BRAND FOOTER OVERHAUL ==== */
.footer {
    background-color: #EFECE4;
    padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transition: color var(--transition-speed);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #E6E2D8;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    transition: color var(--transition-speed);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ==== TRUST & BRAND IDENTITY (BIO & TESTIMONIALS) ==== */
.author-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    margin: 4rem auto;
    max-width: 900px;
    text-align: left;
}

.author-img-wrapper {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #EFECE4;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
}

.author-img-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.author-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-card .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .author-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .author-img-wrapper {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* Testimonial Elements */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background-color: #F4EFE3; /* Cream tint */
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E6E2D8;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed), box-shadow var(--transition-speed);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: "“";
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.2rem;
    left: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0.18;
    line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.review-stars {
    color: #F5B041;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ==== SKILLS & ROADMAPS (BEGINNER PATHWAYS) ==== */
.roadmap-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
}

.pathway-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.pathway-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pathway-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.pathway-step {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: rgba(184, 158, 115, 0.2);
    line-height: 1;
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pathway-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.pathway-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.pathway-card .btn-small {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pathway-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .pathway-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==== CONTEXTUAL PRODUCT BRIDGES (TUTORIALS END CTAS) ==== */
.cta-banner-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 3rem;
    margin: 4rem 0 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    text-align: left;
}

.cta-banner-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.cta-banner-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-banner-img-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cta-banner-img-wrapper img {
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    max-height: 160px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-banner-img-wrapper .btn-primary {
    margin-top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-banner-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .cta-banner-img-wrapper img {
        max-height: 140px;
    }
}

/* Premium Product Badges */
.product-preview-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #EFECE4;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==== TUTORIAL HERO CONTAINER ==== */
.tutorial-hero-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.tutorial-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Curriculum & Pathway Badging */
.blog-card {
    position: relative; /* Support absolute start here badge */
}

.blog-card-meta {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: max-content 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: 0.75rem;
    row-gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.card-lesson-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.category-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.category-pill.foundational {
    background-color: #e3f2fd;
    color: #0d47a1;
}

.category-pill.beginner {
    background-color: #e8f5e9;
    color: #1b5e20;
}

.category-pill.easy {
    background-color: #fff8e1;
    color: #b75300;
}

.category-pill.intermediate {
    background-color: #f3e5f5;
    color: #4a148c;
}



.start-here-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background-color: #D4AF37; /* Gold */
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    z-index: 10;
}

/* ==== MULTI-PRODUCT CTA GRID OVERLAYS ==== */
.cta-banner-box.multi-product {
    display: block;
    padding: 2.5rem;
}
.cta-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.cta-grid-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.cta-grid-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.cta-grid-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1.33;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.cta-grid-item h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 2.7rem;
}
.cta-grid-item p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.cta-grid-item .btn-secondary {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
    .cta-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}



/* Tutorial Specific Styles extracted from HTML files */
.post-h1 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 2.5rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.post-date-meta { text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-light); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.post-intro-box { background-color: var(--color-bg-alt); padding: 2rem; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.post-intro-box p { margin: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic; color: var(--color-text-main); }

.post-h2 { text-align: center; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; position: relative; }
.post-h3 { text-align: left; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-main); margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.post-image-wrapper { text-align: center; margin: 2.5rem 0; }
.post-image-wrapper img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin: 0 auto; display: block; }
.post-image-caption { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-top: 1rem; text-align: center; }

.post-list { margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--color-text-main); padding-left: 1.5rem; }
.post-list li { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.post-list li strong { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 600; }