:root {
  --brand:   #a35e29;   /* 1 · primary  — buttons, links, accents  (logo burnt orange, deepened to 4.99:1 on white) */
  --brand-2: #213f4a;   /* 2 · secondary — dark bands, footer      (logo outline deep teal, 11.2:1 on white)       */
  --brand-3: #c06f30;   /* 3 · highlight — stars, badges, small hits (logo burnt orange, as printed)               */
  --canvas:  #f9f5ee;   /* 4 · warm section background                                                              */
  --ink:     #221c1a;   /* 5 · text                                                                                 */
}