diff --git a/src/app/about/team/page.tsx b/src/app/about/team/page.tsx
index 808fbcd..bc2d3e6 100644
--- a/src/app/about/team/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/about/team/page.tsx
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ export default async function TeamPage() {
                       )}
                       <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                         <h3 className="font-serif text-lg font-bold leading-tight">{p.display_name}</h3>
-                        <div className="inline-block mt-1 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#3b82f6]/30 text-[10px] font-mono uppercase tracking-[0.12em] text-[#7ba0ff]">
+                        <div className="inline-block mt-1 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#ffb800]/30 text-[10px] font-mono uppercase tracking-[0.12em] text-[#7ba0ff]">
                           {p.role}
                         </div>
                         <div className="text-xs text-[#aab1bd] mt-3 space-y-1">
diff --git a/src/app/account/page.tsx b/src/app/account/page.tsx
index eb79d0b..f29df10 100644
--- a/src/app/account/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/account/page.tsx
@@ -305,14 +305,14 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
       {toast && (
         <div
           className={`fixed bottom-6 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 z-50 border font-body text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-sm shadow-lg flex items-center gap-2 animate-fade-in ${
-            toast.type === "success" ?"bg-[#1a2535] border-[#3b82f6] text-[#e0e0e0]" :"bg-[#1a0a0a] border-[#cc0000] text-[#e0e0e0]"
+            toast.type === "success" ?"bg-[#1a1208] border-[#ffb800] text-[#e0e0e0]" :"bg-[#1a0a0a] border-[#d60701] text-[#e0e0e0]"
           }`}>
           {toast.type === "success" ? (
-            <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#3b82f6" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
+            <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#ffb800" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
               <polyline points="20 6 9 17 4 12" />
             </svg>
           ) : (
-            <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#cc0000" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
+            <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#d60701" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
               <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" /><line x1="15" y1="9" x2="9" y2="15" /><line x1="9" y1="9" x2="15" y2="15" />
             </svg>
           )}
@@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
       <div className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border-b border-[#1e1e1e]">
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-2.5">
           <nav aria-label="Breadcrumb" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
-            <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Home</Link>
             <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
             <span className="text-[#888]">Account</span>
           </nav>
@@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
             </div>
             <button
               onClick={handleSignOut}
-              className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#888] hover:text-[#cc0000] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#cc0000] px-4 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
+              className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#888] hover:text-[#d60701] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#d60701] px-4 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
               Sign Out
             </button>
           </div>
@@ -354,7 +354,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                 onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab.id)}
                 className={`font-body text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-4 py-3 border-b-2 transition-colors whitespace-nowrap ${
                   activeTab === tab.id
-                    ? "border-[#3b82f6] text-[#3b82f6]"
+                    ? "border-[#ffb800] text-[#ffb800]"
                     : "border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]"
                 }`}>
                 {tab.label}
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                       value={fullName}
                       onChange={(e) => setFullName(e.target.value)}
                       placeholder="Your full name"
-                      className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
                     />
                   </div>
                   <div>
@@ -391,7 +391,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                       onChange={(e) => setBio(e.target.value)}
                       placeholder="Tell us a bit about yourself..."
                       rows={3}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
                     />
                   </div>
                   <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={website}
                         onChange={(e) => setWebsite(e.target.value)}
                         placeholder="https://yoursite.com"
-                        className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div>
@@ -416,7 +416,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={location}
                         onChange={(e) => setLocation(e.target.value)}
                         placeholder="City, Country"
-                        className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
                       />
                     </div>
                   </div>
@@ -445,7 +445,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={saving}
-                  className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide px-6 py-2.5 rounded-sm transition-colors disabled:opacity-60 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                  className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide px-6 py-2.5 rounded-sm transition-colors disabled:opacity-60 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                   {saving ? "Saving..." : "Save Profile"}
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -471,7 +471,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         onChange={(e) => setNewPassword(e.target.value)}
                         placeholder="Enter new password"
                         minLength={6}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div>
@@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         onChange={(e) => setConfirmPassword(e.target.value)}
                         placeholder="Confirm new password"
                         minLength={6}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#111111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
                       />
                     </div>
                   </div>
@@ -492,7 +492,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     <button
                       type="submit"
                       disabled={changingPassword || !newPassword || !confirmPassword}
-                      className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide px-6 py-2.5 rounded-sm transition-colors disabled:opacity-60 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                      className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide px-6 py-2.5 rounded-sm transition-colors disabled:opacity-60 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                       {changingPassword ? "Updating..." : "Update Password"}
                     </button>
                   </div>
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                 </p>
                 <button
                   onClick={handleSignOut}
-                  className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cc0000] border border-[#cc0000]/40 hover:border-[#cc0000] hover:bg-[#cc0000]/10 px-5 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
+                  className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#d60701] border border-[#d60701]/40 hover:border-[#d60701] hover:bg-[#d60701]/10 px-5 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
                   Sign Out of All Sessions
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -525,7 +525,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     </span>
                   )}
                 </h2>
-                <Link href="/reading-list" className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#2563eb] transition-colors">
+                <Link href="/reading-list" className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#d99700] transition-colors">
                   Full List →
                 </Link>
               </div>
@@ -550,7 +550,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     <path d="M19 21l-7-5-7 5V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z" />
                   </svg>
                   <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#666]">No saved articles yet.</p>
-                  <Link href="/news" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#2563eb] transition-colors">
+                  <Link href="/news" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#d99700] transition-colors">
                     Browse News →
                   </Link>
                 </div>
@@ -572,10 +572,10 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         </Link>
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                           {item.article_category && (
-                            <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6]">{item.article_category}</span>
+                            <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800]">{item.article_category}</span>
                           )}
                           <Link href={`/articles/${item.article_slug}`}>
-                            <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug mt-0.5">
+                            <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug mt-0.5">
                               {item.article_title}
                             </h3>
                           </Link>
@@ -639,7 +639,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" /><polyline points="12 6 12 12 16 14" />
                   </svg>
                   <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#666]">No reading history yet.</p>
-                  <Link href="/news" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#2563eb] transition-colors">
+                  <Link href="/news" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#d99700] transition-colors">
                     Browse News →
                   </Link>
                 </div>
@@ -661,10 +661,10 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         </Link>
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                           {item.article_category && (
-                            <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6]">{item.article_category}</span>
+                            <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800]">{item.article_category}</span>
                           )}
                           <Link href={`/articles/${item.article_slug}`}>
-                            <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug mt-0.5">
+                            <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug mt-0.5">
                               {item.article_title}
                             </h3>
                           </Link>
@@ -703,7 +703,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                   </svg>
                   <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#666]">No topic preferences tracked yet.</p>
                   <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#555] mt-1">Read articles to build your interest profile.</p>
-                  <Link href="/news" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#2563eb] transition-colors">
+                  <Link href="/news" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#d99700] transition-colors">
                     Browse News →
                   </Link>
                 </div>
@@ -719,13 +719,13 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                             <span className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#e0e0e0] capitalize leading-tight">
                               {t.topic}
                             </span>
-                            <span className="font-body text-[10px] text-[#3b82f6] font-bold ml-2 flex-shrink-0">
+                            <span className="font-body text-[10px] text-[#ffb800] font-bold ml-2 flex-shrink-0">
                               {t.view_count}×
                             </span>
                           </div>
                           <div className="w-full bg-[#252525] rounded-full h-1">
                             <div
-                              className="bg-[#3b82f6] h-1 rounded-full transition-all"
+                              className="bg-[#ffb800] h-1 rounded-full transition-all"
                               style={{ width: `${pct}%` }}
                             />
                           </div>
@@ -750,7 +750,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                 </h2>
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
                   <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center bg-[#111] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-sm px-6 py-4 min-w-[100px]">
-                    <span className="font-heading text-3xl font-bold text-[#3b82f6]">
+                    <span className="font-heading text-3xl font-bold text-[#ffb800]">
                       {profile?.reputation ?? 0}
                     </span>
                     <span className="font-body text-xs text-[#666] mt-1 uppercase tracking-wider">Points</span>
@@ -759,7 +759,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#aaa] leading-relaxed">
                       Earn reputation by posting helpful threads and replies in the community forum.
                     </p>
-                    <Link href="/forum" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#2563eb] transition-colors">
+                    <Link href="/forum" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#d99700] transition-colors">
                       Go to Forum →
                     </Link>
                   </div>
@@ -778,7 +778,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     </div>
                     <Link
                       href="/home-page"
-                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#2563eb] transition-colors">
+                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#d99700] transition-colors">
                       Manage →
                     </Link>
                   </div>
@@ -789,7 +789,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     </div>
                     <Link
                       href="/reading-list"
-                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#2563eb] transition-colors">
+                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#d99700] transition-colors">
                       View List →
                     </Link>
                   </div>
@@ -808,8 +808,8 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                       onClick={() => handleToggleDigest(!weeklyDigest)}
                       aria-pressed={weeklyDigest}
                       aria-label="Toggle weekly digest email"
-                      className={`relative inline-flex h-6 w-11 flex-shrink-0 cursor-pointer rounded-full border-2 transition-colors duration-200 ease-in-out focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] disabled:opacity-50 ${
-                        weeklyDigest ? "bg-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6]" : "bg-[#2a2a2a] border-[#333]"
+                      className={`relative inline-flex h-6 w-11 flex-shrink-0 cursor-pointer rounded-full border-2 transition-colors duration-200 ease-in-out focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] disabled:opacity-50 ${
+                        weeklyDigest ? "bg-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800]" : "bg-[#2a2a2a] border-[#333]"
                       }`}>
                       <span
                         className={`pointer-events-none inline-block h-4 w-4 transform rounded-full bg-white shadow transition duration-200 ease-in-out mt-0.5 ${
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/clients/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/clients/page.tsx
index e2b5bd6..fffcf4a 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/clients/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/clients/page.tsx
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ export default function ClientsPage() {
     setForm({ company_name: '', contact_name: '', contact_email: '', contact_phone: '', billing_address: '', notes: '' });
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ export default function ClientsPage() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Clients</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Accounting</Link>
           </div>
-          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 transition-colors">+ New Client</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 transition-colors">+ New Client</button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -116,9 +116,9 @@ export default function ClientsPage() {
         {/* Filters */}
         <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
           {['active','inactive','all'].map(s => (
-            <button key={s} onClick={() => setFilter(s)} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs capitalize ${filter === s ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>{s}</button>
+            <button key={s} onClick={() => setFilter(s)} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs capitalize ${filter === s ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>{s}</button>
           ))}
-          <input value={search} onChange={e => setSearch(e.target.value)} placeholder="Search clients…" className="ml-auto px-3 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+          <input value={search} onChange={e => setSearch(e.target.value)} placeholder="Search clients…" className="ml-auto px-3 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
         </div>
 
         {/* New Client Form */}
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ export default function ClientsPage() {
                     type={f.key === 'contact_email' ? 'email' : 'text'}
                     value={(form as any)[f.key]}
                     onChange={e => handleChange(f.key, e.target.value)}
-                    className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] ${errors[f.key] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`}
+                    className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] ${errors[f.key] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`}
                   />
                   {errors[f.key] && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors[f.key]}</p>}
                 </div>
@@ -156,16 +156,16 @@ export default function ClientsPage() {
               <div className="col-span-2">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Billing Address</label>
                 <input value={form.billing_address} onChange={e => handleChange('billing_address', e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                  className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div className="col-span-2">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Notes</label>
                 <textarea value={form.notes} onChange={e => handleChange('notes', e.target.value)} rows={2}
-                  className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                  className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Create Client'}</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Create Client'}</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={handleCancel} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ export default function ClientsPage() {
                     <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${c.status === 'active' ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] text-[#555]'}`}>{c.status}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2">
-                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/clients/${c.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/clients/${c.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">View</Link>
                   </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/commissions/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/commissions/page.tsx
index b58a945..d4db2b3 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/commissions/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/commissions/page.tsx
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ export default function CommissionsPage() {
     load();
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ export default function CommissionsPage() {
                       <span>Tier progress</span><span>{pct}%</span>
                     </div>
                     <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
-                      <div className="h-full bg-[#3b82f6] rounded-full transition-all" style={{ width: `${pct}%` }} />
+                      <div className="h-full bg-[#ffb800] rounded-full transition-all" style={{ width: `${pct}%` }} />
                     </div>
                   </div>
                 )}
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ export default function CommissionsPage() {
               ) : commissions.map((c: any) => (
                 <tr key={c.id} className="border-b border-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#161616]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{c.rmp_sales_staff?.full_name ?? '—'}</td>
-                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-mono">{c.rmp_invoices?.invoice_number ?? '—'}</td>
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-mono">{c.rmp_invoices?.invoice_number ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ccc] text-xs">{fmt(c.sale_amount_cents ?? 0)}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{((c.commission_rate ?? 0) * 100).toFixed(1)}%</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-green-400 text-xs">{fmt(c.commission_amount_cents ?? 0)}</td>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/documents/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/documents/page.tsx
index 0b1fb3a..124f3f2 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/documents/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/documents/page.tsx
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ export default function DocumentsPage() {
 
   const years = Array.from({ length: 5 }, (_, i) => new Date().getFullYear() - i);
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -54,14 +54,14 @@ export default function DocumentsPage() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Document Vault</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Accounting</Link>
           </div>
-          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Upload Document</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Upload Document</button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Year tabs */}
         <div className="flex gap-1 flex-wrap">
-          <button onClick={() => setFilterYear('')} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs ${!filterYear ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888]'}`}>All Years</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setFilterYear('')} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs ${!filterYear ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888]'}`}>All Years</button>
           {years.map(y => (
-            <button key={y} onClick={() => setFilterYear(String(y))} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs ${filterYear === String(y) ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888]'}`}>{y}</button>
+            <button key={y} onClick={() => setFilterYear(String(y))} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs ${filterYear === String(y) ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888]'}`}>{y}</button>
           ))}
         </div>
 
@@ -84,31 +84,31 @@ export default function DocumentsPage() {
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Title *</label>
-                <input required value={form.title} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, title: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input required value={form.title} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, title: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               {form.document_type === 'sales_agreement' && (
                 <>
                   <div>
                     <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Person *</label>
-                    <input required value={form.person} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, person: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                    <input required value={form.person} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, person: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                   </div>
                   <div>
                     <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Year *</label>
-                    <input type="number" required value={form.year} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, year: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                    <input type="number" required value={form.year} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, year: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                   </div>
                 </>
               )}
               <div className="col-span-2">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">File URL</label>
-                <input value={form.file_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, file_url: e.target.value }))} placeholder="https://…" className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input value={form.file_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, file_url: e.target.value }))} placeholder="https://…" className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div className="col-span-2">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Notes</label>
-                <textarea value={form.notes} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, notes: e.target.value }))} rows={2} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <textarea value={form.notes} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, notes: e.target.value }))} rows={2} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Save Document'}</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Save Document'}</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={() => setShowForm(false)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ export default function DocumentsPage() {
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{d.year ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#555] text-xs">{d.uploaded_at ? new Date(d.uploaded_at).toLocaleDateString() : '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 flex gap-2">
-                    {d.file_url && <a href={d.file_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">Download</a>}
+                    {d.file_url && <a href={d.file_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">Download</a>}
                   </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/expenses/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/expenses/page.tsx
index 8a7c2c9..6f13add 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/expenses/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/expenses/page.tsx
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ export default function ExpensesPage() {
     setForm({ vendor: '', amount: '', category: 'other', description: '', expense_date: new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0], receipt_source: 'manual' });
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ export default function ExpensesPage() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Expenses</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Accounting</Link>
           </div>
-          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Log Expense</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Log Expense</button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -132,16 +132,16 @@ export default function ExpensesPage() {
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 gap-3">
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Vendor</label>
-                <input type="text" value={form.vendor} onChange={e => handleChange('vendor', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input type="text" value={form.vendor} onChange={e => handleChange('vendor', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Amount ($) <span className="text-red-400">*</span></label>
-                <input type="number" step="0.01" value={form.amount} onChange={e => handleChange('amount', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] ${errors.amount ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`} />
+                <input type="number" step="0.01" value={form.amount} onChange={e => handleChange('amount', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] ${errors.amount ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`} />
                 {errors.amount && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors.amount}</p>}
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Date <span className="text-red-400">*</span></label>
-                <input type="date" value={form.expense_date} onChange={e => handleChange('expense_date', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] ${errors.expense_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`} />
+                <input type="date" value={form.expense_date} onChange={e => handleChange('expense_date', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] ${errors.expense_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`} />
                 {errors.expense_date && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors.expense_date}</p>}
               </div>
               <div>
@@ -152,11 +152,11 @@ export default function ExpensesPage() {
               </div>
               <div className="col-span-2">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Description</label>
-                <input value={form.description} onChange={e => handleChange('description', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input value={form.description} onChange={e => handleChange('description', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Log Expense'}</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Log Expense'}</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={handleCancel} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/invoices/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/invoices/page.tsx
index 4cd434b..43898b4 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/invoices/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/invoices/page.tsx
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ function InvoicesContent() {
     setPayForm({ method: 'check', paid_date: new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0], wire_reference: '' });
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ function InvoicesContent() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Invoices</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Accounting</Link>
           </div>
-          <Link href="/admin/accounting/orders" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New Invoice (via Order)</Link>
+          <Link href="/admin/accounting/orders" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New Invoice (via Order)</Link>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ function InvoicesContent() {
         {/* Filters */}
         <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
           {['','pending','paid','overdue','cancelled'].map(s => (
-            <button key={s} onClick={() => setFilterStatus(s)} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs capitalize ${filterStatus === s ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>{s || 'All'}</button>
+            <button key={s} onClick={() => setFilterStatus(s)} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs capitalize ${filterStatus === s ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>{s || 'All'}</button>
           ))}
         </div>
 
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ function InvoicesContent() {
                 <tr><td colSpan={9} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No invoices found</td></tr>
               ) : invoices.map((inv: any) => (
                 <tr key={inv.id} className="border-b border-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#161616]">
-                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#3b82f6] font-mono text-xs">{inv.invoice_number}</td>
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ffb800] font-mono text-xs">{inv.invoice_number}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{inv.rmp_clients?.company_name ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs capitalize">{inv.site}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs font-mono">{inv.rmp_orders?.internal_order_number ?? '—'}</td>
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ function InvoicesContent() {
 
 export default function InvoicesPage() {
   return (
-    <Suspense fallback={<div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>}>
+    <Suspense fallback={<div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>}>
       <InvoicesContent />
     </Suspense>
   );
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/orders/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/orders/page.tsx
index d5d87ad..2f123bb 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/orders/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/orders/page.tsx
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ function OrdersContent() {
     setForm({ client_id: '', site: '', product_id: '', ad_unit: '', description: '', start_date: '', end_date: '', total_amount_cents: '', currency: 'USD', invoicing_schedule: 'single', next_invoice_date: '', staff_id: '', po_number: '', notes: '' });
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ function OrdersContent() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Orders</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Accounting</Link>
           </div>
-          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New Order</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New Order</button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ function OrdersContent() {
             <option value="">All Statuses</option>
             {STATUSES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
-          <input value={filterClient} onChange={e => setFilterClient(e.target.value)} placeholder="Filter by client…" className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+          <input value={filterClient} onChange={e => setFilterClient(e.target.value)} placeholder="Filter by client…" className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
         </div>
 
         {/* New Order Form */}
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ function OrdersContent() {
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 gap-3">
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Client <span className="text-red-400">*</span></label>
-                <select value={form.client_id} onChange={e => handleChange('client_id', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] ${errors.client_id ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`}>
+                <select value={form.client_id} onChange={e => handleChange('client_id', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] ${errors.client_id ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`}>
                   <option value="">Select client…</option>
                   {clients.map((c: any) => <option key={c.id} value={c.id}>{c.company_name}</option>)}
                 </select>
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ function OrdersContent() {
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Site <span className="text-red-400">*</span></label>
-                <select value={form.site} onChange={e => handleChange('site', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] ${errors.site ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`}>
+                <select value={form.site} onChange={e => handleChange('site', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] ${errors.site ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`}>
                   <option value="">Select site…</option>
                   {SITES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
                 </select>
@@ -170,57 +170,57 @@ function OrdersContent() {
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Product</label>
-                <select value={form.product_id} onChange={e => handleChange('product_id', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+                <select value={form.product_id} onChange={e => handleChange('product_id', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
                   <option value="">Select product…</option>
                   {products.map((p: any) => <option key={p.id} value={p.id}>{p.name}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Ad Unit</label>
-                <input value={form.ad_unit} onChange={e => handleChange('ad_unit', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input value={form.ad_unit} onChange={e => handleChange('ad_unit', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Start Date</label>
-                <input type="date" value={form.start_date} onChange={e => handleChange('start_date', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input type="date" value={form.start_date} onChange={e => handleChange('start_date', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">End Date</label>
-                <input type="date" value={form.end_date} onChange={e => handleChange('end_date', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] ${errors.end_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`} />
+                <input type="date" value={form.end_date} onChange={e => handleChange('end_date', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] ${errors.end_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`} />
                 {errors.end_date && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors.end_date}</p>}
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Total Amount ($)</label>
-                <input type="number" step="0.01" value={form.total_amount_cents} onChange={e => handleChange('total_amount_cents', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] ${errors.total_amount_cents ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`} />
+                <input type="number" step="0.01" value={form.total_amount_cents} onChange={e => handleChange('total_amount_cents', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] ${errors.total_amount_cents ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`} />
                 {errors.total_amount_cents && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors.total_amount_cents}</p>}
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Invoicing Schedule</label>
-                <select value={form.invoicing_schedule} onChange={e => handleChange('invoicing_schedule', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+                <select value={form.invoicing_schedule} onChange={e => handleChange('invoicing_schedule', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
                   {SCHEDULES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Next Invoice Date</label>
-                <input type="date" value={form.next_invoice_date} onChange={e => handleChange('next_invoice_date', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input type="date" value={form.next_invoice_date} onChange={e => handleChange('next_invoice_date', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Salesperson</label>
-                <select value={form.staff_id} onChange={e => handleChange('staff_id', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+                <select value={form.staff_id} onChange={e => handleChange('staff_id', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
                   <option value="">None</option>
                   {staff.map((s: any) => <option key={s.id} value={s.id}>{s.full_name}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">PO Number</label>
-                <input value={form.po_number} onChange={e => handleChange('po_number', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input value={form.po_number} onChange={e => handleChange('po_number', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div className="col-span-2 md:col-span-3">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Notes</label>
-                <textarea value={form.notes} onChange={e => handleChange('notes', e.target.value)} rows={2} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <textarea value={form.notes} onChange={e => handleChange('notes', e.target.value)} rows={2} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Create Order'}</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Create Order'}</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={handleCancel} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ function OrdersContent() {
                 <tr key={o.id} className="border-b border-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#161616]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{o.rmp_clients?.company_name ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{o.po_number ?? '—'}</td>
-                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-mono">{o.internal_order_number}</td>
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-mono">{o.internal_order_number}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs capitalize">{o.site}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ccc] text-xs">{o.rmp_products?.name ?? o.ad_unit ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{o.ad_unit ?? '—'}</td>
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ function OrdersContent() {
                     <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${o.status === 'active' ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : o.status === 'cancelled' ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] text-[#555]'}`}>{o.status}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/orders/${o.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/orders/${o.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">View</Link>
                   </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ function OrdersContent() {
 
 export default function OrdersPage() {
   return (
-    <Suspense fallback={<div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>}>
+    <Suspense fallback={<div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>}>
       <OrdersContent />
     </Suspense>
   );
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/page.tsx
index dcb81ae..4b298eb 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/page.tsx
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ export default function AccountingDashboard() {
 
   if (loading || loadingData) return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-      <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+      <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
     </div>
   );
   if (!user) return null;
@@ -59,11 +59,11 @@ export default function AccountingDashboard() {
             <p className="text-[#888] text-sm mt-1">Relevant Media Properties, LLC</p>
           </div>
           <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
-            <Link href="/admin/accounting/clients" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Client</Link>
-            <Link href="/admin/accounting/orders" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Order</Link>
-            <Link href="/admin/accounting/invoices" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Invoice</Link>
-            <Link href="/admin/accounting/expenses" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ Log Expense</Link>
-            <Link href="/admin/accounting/reconciliation" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">Upload Bank CSV</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/clients" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Client</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/orders" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Order</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/invoices" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Invoice</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/expenses" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ Log Expense</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/reconciliation" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">Upload Bank CSV</Link>
           </div>
         </div>
 
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ export default function AccountingDashboard() {
             { label: 'Reports', href: '/admin/accounting/reports' },
             { label: 'Documents', href: '/admin/accounting/documents' },
           ].map(l => (
-            <Link key={l.href} href={l.href} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-3 text-center text-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+            <Link key={l.href} href={l.href} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-3 text-center text-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
               {l.label}
             </Link>
           ))}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/reconciliation/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/reconciliation/page.tsx
index b7ebac6..875bfc5 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/reconciliation/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/reconciliation/page.tsx
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ export default function ReconciliationPage() {
     load();
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ export default function ReconciliationPage() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Bank Reconciliation</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Accounting</Link>
           </div>
-          <label className={`px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 cursor-pointer ${uploading ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}>
+          <label className={`px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 cursor-pointer ${uploading ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}>
             {uploading ? 'Uploading…' : 'Upload Bank CSV'}
             <input type="file" accept=".csv" className="hidden" onChange={handleUpload} disabled={uploading} />
           </label>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/reports/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/reports/page.tsx
index a7b5ca3..975d60d 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/reports/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/reports/page.tsx
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ export default function ReportsPage() {
 
   useEffect(() => { if (user) loadReport(); }, [user]);
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -43,12 +43,12 @@ export default function ReportsPage() {
             <input type="date" value={startDate} onChange={e => setStartDate(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
             <span className="text-[#555] text-xs">to</span>
             <input type="date" value={endDate} onChange={e => setEndDate(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
-            <button onClick={loadReport} disabled={loadingData} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">Run Report</button>
+            <button onClick={loadReport} disabled={loadingData} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">Run Report</button>
           </div>
         </div>
 
         {loadingData ? (
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-20"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>
+          <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-20"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>
         ) : report ? (
           <div className="space-y-4">
             {/* P&L Summary */}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/staff/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/staff/page.tsx
index 182c9e6..a9b51b4 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/staff/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/staff/page.tsx
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ export default function StaffPage() {
     if (errors[errKey]) setErrors(p => { const n = { ...p }; delete n[errKey]; return n; });
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ export default function StaffPage() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Sales Staff</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Accounting</Link>
           </div>
-          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Salesperson</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Salesperson</button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ export default function StaffPage() {
                     type={f.key === 'email' ? 'email' : 'text'}
                     value={(form as any)[f.key]}
                     onChange={e => handleChange(f.key, e.target.value)}
-                    className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] ${errors[f.key] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`}
+                    className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] ${errors[f.key] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#252525]'}`}
                   />
                   {errors[f.key] && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors[f.key]}</p>}
                 </div>
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ export default function StaffPage() {
             <div>
               <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888]">Commission Tiers ({new Date().getFullYear()})</label>
-                <button type="button" onClick={() => setTiers(t => [...t, { tier_order: t.length + 1, threshold_cents: '', rate: '' }])} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">+ Add Tier</button>
+                <button type="button" onClick={() => setTiers(t => [...t, { tier_order: t.length + 1, threshold_cents: '', rate: '' }])} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">+ Add Tier</button>
               </div>
               {tiers.map((tier, i) => (
                 <div key={i} className="flex gap-2 mb-2 items-start">
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ export default function StaffPage() {
               ))}
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Create'}</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Create'}</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={handleCancel} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ export default function StaffPage() {
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-green-400 text-xs">{fmt(s.commission_ytd ?? 0)}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-yellow-400 text-xs">{fmt(s.commission_outstanding ?? 0)}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2">
-                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/staff/${s.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/staff/${s.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">View</Link>
                   </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/adops/ios/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/adops/ios/page.tsx
index d9030d6..39afec8 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/adops/ios/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/adops/ios/page.tsx
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
     load();
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   const selectedProduct = products.find((p: any) => p.id === form.product_id);
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Insertion Orders</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/adops" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Ad Operations</Link>
           </div>
-          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New IO Extension</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New IO Extension</button>
         </div>
 
         <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 gap-3">
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Existing IO ID *</label>
-                <input required value={form.existing_io_id} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, existing_io_id: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input required value={form.existing_io_id} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, existing_io_id: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Client</label>
@@ -140,11 +140,11 @@ export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Banner Image URL</label>
-                <input value={form.banner_image_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, banner_image_url: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input value={form.banner_image_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, banner_image_url: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Click-Through URL</label>
-                <input value={form.click_through_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, click_through_url: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input value={form.click_through_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, click_through_url: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3 pt-4">
                 <label className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-[#888] cursor-pointer">
@@ -159,14 +159,14 @@ export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
               {form.is_comp && (
                 <div>
                   <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Comp Reason</label>
-                  <input value={form.comp_reason} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, comp_reason: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                  <input value={form.comp_reason} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, comp_reason: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                 </div>
               )}
               {isEmailProduct && (
                 <>
                   <div>
                     <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Email HTML URL</label>
-                    <input value={form.email_html_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, email_html_url: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                    <input value={form.email_html_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, email_html_url: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                   </div>
                   <div>
                     <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Scheduled Send Date</label>
@@ -174,23 +174,23 @@ export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
                   </div>
                   <div>
                     <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">List Segment</label>
-                    <input value={form.email_list_segment} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, email_list_segment: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                    <input value={form.email_list_segment} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, email_list_segment: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                   </div>
                 </>
               )}
               {isAdvertorial && (
                 <div>
                   <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Page URL (permanent)</label>
-                  <input value={form.page_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, page_url: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                  <input value={form.page_url} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, page_url: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                 </div>
               )}
               <div className="col-span-2 md:col-span-3">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Notes</label>
-                <textarea value={form.notes} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, notes: e.target.value }))} rows={2} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <textarea value={form.notes} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, notes: e.target.value }))} rows={2} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Create IO Extension'}</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Create IO Extension'}</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={() => setShowForm(false)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
                 <tr><td colSpan={9} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No IO extensions found</td></tr>
               ) : ios.map((io: any) => (
                 <tr key={io.id} className="border-b border-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#161616]">
-                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#3b82f6] font-mono text-xs">{io.existing_io_id}</td>
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ffb800] font-mono text-xs">{io.existing_io_id}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{io.rmp_clients?.company_name ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ccc] text-xs">{io.rmp_products?.name ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{io.start_date}</td>
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
                     <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${io.is_paid ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400'}`}>{io.is_paid ? 'Paid' : 'Unpaid'}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 flex gap-2">
-                    <Link href={`/admin/adops/ios/${io.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/adops/ios/${io.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">View</Link>
                     {io.flight_status === 'expired' && (
                       <button onClick={() => { const r = prompt('Reactivation reason?'); if (r) updateStatus(io.id, 'active', r); }} className="text-xs text-green-400 hover:underline">Reactivate</button>
                     )}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/adops/notifications/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/adops/notifications/page.tsx
index 9cd3ed4..ac9f131 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/adops/notifications/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/adops/notifications/page.tsx
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ export default function AdOpsNotificationsPage() {
 
   useEffect(() => { if (user) load(); }, [user, load]);
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ export default function AdOpsNotificationsPage() {
               ) : notifications.map((n: any) => (
                 <tr key={n.id} className="border-b border-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#161616]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{n.notification_type?.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</td>
-                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#3b82f6] font-mono text-xs">{n.io_extension_id?.slice(0, 8) ?? '—'}</td>
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ffb800] font-mono text-xs">{n.io_extension_id?.slice(0, 8) ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ccc] text-xs">{n.recipient_email ?? n.recipient_phone ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#555] text-xs">{n.sent_via}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#555] text-xs">{n.sent_at ? new Date(n.sent_at).toLocaleString() : '—'}</td>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/adops/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/adops/page.tsx
index 20a16ff..3c23677 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/adops/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/adops/page.tsx
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
 
   useEffect(() => { if (user) load(); }, [user, load]);
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
         <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#252525] flex items-center justify-between">
             <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Active Flights</h2>
-            <Link href="/admin/adops/ios" className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">View All IOs →</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/adops/ios" className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">View All IOs →</Link>
           </div>
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
                     <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${f.is_paid ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : f.is_comp ? 'bg-blue-400/10 text-blue-400' : 'bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400'}`}>{f.is_comp ? 'Comp' : f.is_paid ? 'Paid' : 'Unpaid'}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    <Link href={`/admin/adops/ios/${f.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/adops/ios/${f.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">View</Link>
                   </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
                     <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${e.email_sent_at ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-blue-400/10 text-blue-400'}`}>{e.email_sent_at ? 'Sent' : 'Pending'}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    {e.email_html_url && <a href={e.email_html_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">Preview</a>}
+                    {e.email_html_url && <a href={e.email_html_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">Preview</a>}
                   </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/adops/products/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/adops/products/page.tsx
index eae44df..e4b4412 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/adops/products/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/adops/products/page.tsx
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export default function AdOpsProductsPage() {
     load();
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export default function AdOpsProductsPage() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Product Catalog</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/adops" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Ad Operations</Link>
           </div>
-          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Product</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Product</button>
         </div>
 
         <div className="flex gap-2">
@@ -90,23 +90,23 @@ export default function AdOpsProductsPage() {
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Name *</label>
-                <input required value={form.name} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, name: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input required value={form.name} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, name: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Dimensions</label>
-                <input value={form.dimensions} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, dimensions: e.target.value }))} placeholder="e.g. 300x250" className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input value={form.dimensions} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, dimensions: e.target.value }))} placeholder="e.g. 300x250" className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Duration (days)</label>
-                <input type="number" value={form.duration_days} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, duration_days: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input type="number" value={form.duration_days} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, duration_days: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div className="col-span-2 md:col-span-3">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Description</label>
-                <input value={form.description} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, description: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input value={form.description} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, description: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Add Product'}</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Add Product'}</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={() => setShowForm(false)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ export default function AdOpsProductsPage() {
                     <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${p.active ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] text-[#555]'}`}>{p.active ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    <button onClick={() => toggleActive(p.id, p.active)} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">{p.active ? 'Deactivate' : 'Activate'}</button>
+                    <button onClick={() => toggleActive(p.id, p.active)} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">{p.active ? 'Deactivate' : 'Activate'}</button>
                   </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/analytics/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/analytics/page.tsx
index bdf85df..e709b69 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/analytics/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/analytics/page.tsx
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ interface MonthlyTrend {
 // ─── Mock / derived data helpers ──────────────────────────────────────────────
 
 const CATEGORY_COLORS = [
-  '#3b82f6', '#f59e0b', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6',
+  '#ffb800', '#f59e0b', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6',
   '#ef4444', '#06b6d4', '#f97316', '#84cc16',
 ];
 
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ interface StatCardProps {
   icon: React.ReactNode;
 }
 
-function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accent = '#3b82f6', icon }: StatCardProps) {
+function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accent = '#ffb800', icon }: StatCardProps) {
   return (
     <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-5 flex items-start gap-4">
       <div
@@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-3">
-          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading analytics…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -275,20 +275,20 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
             </p>
           </div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 flex-wrap">
-            <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
+            <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
               Articles
             </Link>
             <span className="text-[#333]">·</span>
-            <Link href="/admin/users" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
+            <Link href="/admin/users" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
               Users
             </Link>
             <span className="text-[#333]">·</span>
-            <Link href="/admin/import" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
+            <Link href="/admin/import" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
               WP Import
             </Link>
             <button
               onClick={fetchAnalytics}
-              className="ml-2 px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] hover:border-[#3b82f6] text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-body rounded transition-colors"
+              className="ml-2 px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] hover:border-[#ffb800] text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-body rounded transition-colors"
             >
               Refresh
             </button>
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
               label="Total Articles"
               value={metrics?.totalArticles ?? 0}
               icon={<svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2"><path d="M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z"/><polyline points="14 2 14 8 20 8"/></svg>}
-              accent="#3b82f6"
+              accent="#ffb800"
             />
             <StatCard
               label="Published"
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
               value={`${publishRate}%`}
               sub="Published / total"
               icon={<svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2"><line x1="18" y1="20" x2="18" y2="10"/><line x1="12" y1="20" x2="12" y2="4"/><line x1="6" y1="20" x2="6" y2="14"/></svg>}
-              accent="#3b82f6"
+              accent="#ffb800"
             />
           </div>
         </section>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/articles/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/articles/page.tsx
index 18f2443..f4cc35b 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/articles/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/articles/page.tsx
@@ -384,7 +384,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
   if (loading || (!user && !loading)) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
       <div className="bg-[#111111] border-b border-[#252525]">
         <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 py-5">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
-            <Link href="/home-page" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-sm">Home</Link>
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-sm">Home</Link>
             <span className="text-[#333]">/</span>
             <span className="text-[#888] text-sm">Admin</span>
             <span className="text-[#333]">/</span>
@@ -423,13 +423,13 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
             <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
               <button
                 onClick={() => setShowNewArticle(true)}
-                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-bold text-white bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] rounded px-3 py-2 transition-colors">
+                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-bold text-white bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] rounded px-3 py-2 transition-colors">
                 <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2.5"><line x1="12" y1="5" x2="12" y2="19" /><line x1="5" y1="12" x2="19" y2="12" /></svg>
                 New Article
               </button>
               <Link
                 href="/admin/import"
-                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs text-[#666] hover:text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#3b82f6] rounded px-3 py-2 transition-colors">
+                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs text-[#666] hover:text-[#ffb800] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#ffb800] rounded px-3 py-2 transition-colors">
                 <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2"><path d="M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4" /><polyline points="7 10 12 15 17 10" /><line x1="12" y1="15" x2="12" y2="3" /></svg>
                 WP Import
               </Link>
@@ -512,13 +512,13 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
               placeholder="Search articles..."
               value={searchQuery}
               onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
-              className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded pl-9 pr-4 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#444]"
+              className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded pl-9 pr-4 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#444]"
             />
           </div>
           <select
             value={sourceFilter}
             onChange={(e) => setSourceFilter(e.target.value as SourceFilter)}
-            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
             <option value="all">All Sources</option>
             <option value="imported">Imported (WP)</option>
             <option value="native">Native</option>
@@ -527,13 +527,13 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
 
         {/* Bulk Actions Bar */}
         {selectedIds.size > 0 && (
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#0d1a2e] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg px-4 py-3">
-            <span className="text-[#3b82f6] text-sm font-bold">{selectedIds.size} selected</span>
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#0d1a2e] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg px-4 py-3">
+            <span className="text-[#ffb800] text-sm font-bold">{selectedIds.size} selected</span>
             <div className="flex-1" />
             <select
               value={bulkAction}
               onChange={(e) => setBulkAction(e.target.value as BulkAction | '')}
-              className="bg-[#111] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-1.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+              className="bg-[#111] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-1.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
               <option value="">Bulk Action…</option>
               <option value="publish">Publish</option>
               <option value="pending">Submit for Review</option>
@@ -544,7 +544,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
             <button
               onClick={handleBulkAction}
               disabled={!bulkAction || bulkProcessing}
-              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:bg-[#1e3a5f] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-4 py-1.5 rounded transition-colors">
+              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:bg-[#4a3500] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-4 py-1.5 rounded transition-colors">
               {bulkProcessing ? (
                 <div className="w-3.5 h-3.5 border-2 border-white border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
               ) : null}
@@ -587,9 +587,9 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mt-1">
                       <span className="text-[11px] text-[#555]">{article.author_name || 'Unknown author'}</span>
                       {article.category && (
-                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#0d1a2e] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">{article.category}</span>
+                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#ffb800] bg-[#0d1a2e] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">{article.category}</span>
                       )}
-                      <span className={`text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${article.source === 'imported' ? 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10' : 'text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#3b82f6]/10'}`}>
+                      <span className={`text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${article.source === 'imported' ? 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10' : 'text-[#ffb800] bg-[#ffb800]/10'}`}>
                         {article.source === 'imported' ? 'WP' : 'Native'}
                       </span>
                     </div>
@@ -612,7 +612,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     </button>
                     <button
                       onClick={() => openEdit(article)}
-                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
+                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
                       title="Edit">
                       <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2">
                         <path d="M11 4H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-7" />
@@ -634,7 +634,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
               type="checkbox"
               checked={articles.length > 0 && selectedIds.size === articles.length}
               onChange={toggleSelectAll}
-              className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#333] bg-[#1a1a1a] accent-[#3b82f6] cursor-pointer"
+              className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#333] bg-[#1a1a1a] accent-[#ffb800] cursor-pointer"
             />
             <span className="text-[10px] text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider font-bold flex-1">Article</span>
             <span className="text-[10px] text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider font-bold w-24 hidden md:block">Category</span>
@@ -646,7 +646,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
 
           {loadingData ? (
             <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-              <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+              <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
             </div>
           ) : articles.length === 0 ? (
             <div className="text-center py-16">
@@ -668,7 +668,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     type="checkbox"
                     checked={selectedIds.has(article.id)}
                     onChange={() => toggleSelect(article.id)}
-                    className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#333] bg-[#1a1a1a] accent-[#3b82f6] cursor-pointer flex-shrink-0"
+                    className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#333] bg-[#1a1a1a] accent-[#ffb800] cursor-pointer flex-shrink-0"
                   />
 
                   {/* Thumbnail + Title */}
@@ -699,7 +699,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                   {/* Category */}
                   <div className="w-24 hidden md:block">
                     {article.category ? (
-                      <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#0d1a2e] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
+                      <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#ffb800] bg-[#0d1a2e] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
                         {article.category}
                       </span>
                     ) : (
@@ -710,7 +710,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                   {/* Source */}
                   <div className="w-20 hidden lg:block">
                     <span className={`text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${
-                      article.source === 'imported' ? 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10' : 'text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#3b82f6]/10'
+                      article.source === 'imported' ? 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10' : 'text-[#ffb800] bg-[#ffb800]/10'
                     }`}>
                       {article.source === 'imported' ? 'WP' : 'Native'}
                     </span>
@@ -741,7 +741,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     <button
                       onClick={() => openEdit(article)}
                       title="Edit"
-                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]">
+                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]">
                       <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2">
                         <path d="M11 4H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-7" />
                         <path d="M18.5 2.5a2.121 2.121 0 0 1 3 3L12 15l-4 1 1-4 9.5-9.5z" />
@@ -839,7 +839,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
               <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#252525] sticky top-0 bg-[#111] z-10 rounded-t-xl">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                   <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-white font-heading">New Article</h2>
-                  <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#3b82f6]/10 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Native</span>
+                  <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#ffb800] bg-[#ffb800]/10 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Native</span>
                 </div>
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setShowNewArticle(false)}
@@ -859,7 +859,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     value={newTitle}
                     onChange={(e) => setNewTitle(e.target.value)}
                     placeholder="Enter article title..."
-                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-white text-lg font-bold rounded px-4 py-3 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#444]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-white text-lg font-bold rounded px-4 py-3 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#444]"
                   />
                 </div>
 
@@ -871,7 +871,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     onChange={(e) => setNewExcerpt(e.target.value)}
                     placeholder="Brief summary shown in article listings..."
                     rows={2}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
                   />
                 </div>
 
@@ -894,7 +894,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       value={newAuthor}
                       onChange={(e) => setNewAuthor(e.target.value)}
                       placeholder="Author name"
-                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#444]"
                     />
                   </div>
                   <div>
@@ -904,7 +904,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       value={newCategory}
                       onChange={(e) => setNewCategory(e.target.value)}
                       placeholder="e.g. Technology"
-                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#444]"
                     />
                   </div>
                   <div>
@@ -912,7 +912,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     <select
                       value={newStatus}
                       onChange={(e) => setNewStatus(e.target.value as 'draft' | 'pending' | 'published')}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
                       <option value="draft">Draft</option>
                       <option value="pending">Submit for Review</option>
                       <option value="published">Publish Now</option>
@@ -929,7 +929,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       value={newFeaturedImage}
                       onChange={(e) => setNewFeaturedImage(e.target.value)}
                       placeholder="https://..."
-                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#444]"
                     />
                   </div>
                   <div>
@@ -939,7 +939,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       value={newFeaturedImageAlt}
                       onChange={(e) => setNewFeaturedImageAlt(e.target.value)}
                       placeholder="Describe the image..."
-                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#444]"
                     />
                   </div>
                 </div>
@@ -966,7 +966,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                   <button
                     onClick={handleNewArticleSave}
                     disabled={newSaving || !newTitle.trim()}
-                    className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:bg-[#1e3a5f] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded transition-colors">
+                    className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:bg-[#4a3500] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded transition-colors">
                     {newSaving ? (
                       <div className="w-3.5 h-3.5 border-2 border-white border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                     ) : (
@@ -1002,7 +1002,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     type="text"
                     value={editTitle}
                     onChange={(e) => setEditTitle(e.target.value)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                   />
                 </div>
                 <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
@@ -1012,7 +1012,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       type="text"
                       value={editAuthor}
                       onChange={(e) => setEditAuthor(e.target.value)}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                     />
                   </div>
                   <div>
@@ -1021,7 +1021,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       type="text"
                       value={editCategory}
                       onChange={(e) => setEditCategory(e.target.value)}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                     />
                   </div>
                 </div>
@@ -1030,7 +1030,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                   <select
                     value={editStatus}
                     onChange={(e) => setEditStatus(e.target.value)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
                     <option value="draft">Draft</option>
                     <option value="pending">Pending Review</option>
                     <option value="published">Published</option>
@@ -1040,19 +1040,19 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
 
                 {/* Scheduling — only shown for draft status */}
                 {editStatus === 'draft' && (
-                  <div className="bg-[#0d1a2e] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg p-4">
+                  <div className="bg-[#0d1a2e] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg p-4">
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-3">
-                      <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#3b82f6]">
+                      <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#ffb800]">
                         <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" /><polyline points="12 6 12 12 16 14" />
                       </svg>
-                      <label className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">Schedule Publish</label>
+                      <label className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">Schedule Publish</label>
                     </div>
                     <input
                       type="datetime-local"
                       value={editScheduledAt}
                       onChange={(e) => setEditScheduledAt(e.target.value)}
                       min={new Date().toISOString().slice(0, 16)}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] [color-scheme:dark]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] [color-scheme:dark]"
                     />
                     {editScheduledAt && (
                       <div className="flex items-center justify-between mt-2">
@@ -1074,7 +1074,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2 pt-1">
                   <span className="text-xs text-[#555]">Source:</span>
                   <span className={`text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${
-                    editingArticle.source === 'imported' ? 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10' : 'text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#3b82f6]/10'
+                    editingArticle.source === 'imported' ? 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10' : 'text-[#ffb800] bg-[#ffb800]/10'
                   }`}>
                     {editingArticle.source === 'imported' ? 'WordPress Import' : 'Native'}
                   </span>
@@ -1090,7 +1090,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                 <button
                   onClick={handleEditSave}
                   disabled={editSaving || !editTitle.trim()}
-                  className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:bg-[#1e3a5f] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded transition-colors">
+                  className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:bg-[#4a3500] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded transition-colors">
                   {editSaving ? (
                     <div className="w-3.5 h-3.5 border-2 border-white border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                   ) : null}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/audit-log/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/audit-log/page.tsx
index 8b1dc49..c6f9015 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/audit-log/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/audit-log/page.tsx
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
   if (loading) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -382,7 +382,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
           <StatCard
             label="Total Events"
             value={logs.length}
-            accent="bg-[#3b82f6]/10 text-[#3b82f6]"
+            accent="bg-[#ffb800]/10 text-[#ffb800]"
             icon={
               <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2" />
@@ -433,7 +433,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
               placeholder="Search by user, item, or action…"
               value={searchQuery}
               onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
-              className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 text-sm text-white placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] font-body"
+              className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 text-sm text-white placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] font-body"
             />
           </div>
 
@@ -445,7 +445,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
                 onClick={() => setActionFilter(f)}
                 className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold capitalize transition-all ${
                   actionFilter === f
-                    ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                     : 'text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
           {loadingData && (
             <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
               <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-3">
-                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                 <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading audit logs…</p>
               </div>
             </div>
@@ -496,7 +496,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
               </div>
               <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">No audit log entries found</p>
               {searchQuery && (
-                <button onClick={() => setSearchQuery('')} className="text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-body hover:underline">
+                <button onClick={() => setSearchQuery('')} className="text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-body hover:underline">
                   Clear search
                 </button>
               )}
@@ -569,7 +569,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
                 <div className="flex items-center">
                   <button
                     onClick={(e) => { e.stopPropagation(); setSelectedLog(log); }}
-                    className="text-[#444] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors p-1"
+                    className="text-[#444] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors p-1"
                     aria-label="View details"
                   >
                     <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
diff --git a/src/app/admin/banned-terms/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/banned-terms/page.tsx
index bb2bd7e..6beb568 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/banned-terms/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/banned-terms/page.tsx
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
   if (loading || loadingData) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
               Scan Published Posts
             </button>
             <button onClick={() => { setForm(EMPTY_FORM); setEditingId(null); setShowAddForm(true); }}
-              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors">
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors">
               <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 4v16m8-8H4" /></svg>
               Add Term
             </button>
@@ -240,12 +240,12 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
               <div className="md:col-span-2">
                 <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Term / Company Name *</label>
                 <input type="text" value={form.term} onChange={e => setForm(f => ({ ...f, term: e.target.value }))} placeholder="e.g. Sony, Acme Corp"
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" required />
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" required />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Ban Level</label>
                 <select value={form.ban_level} onChange={e => setForm(f => ({ ...f, ban_level: e.target.value as 'soft' | 'hard' }))}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
                   <option value="soft">Soft Ban — Flag for review (contributor doesn't know)</option>
                   <option value="hard">Hard Ban — Block submission entirely</option>
                 </select>
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
               <div>
                 <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Site Scope</label>
                 <select value={form.site_scope} onChange={e => setForm(f => ({ ...f, site_scope: e.target.value as any }))}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
                   <option value="both">Both Sites</option>
                   <option value="avbeat">AV Beat only</option>
                   <option value="avbeat">AV Beat only</option>
@@ -262,11 +262,11 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
               <div className="md:col-span-2">
                 <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Internal Notes (not shown to contributors)</label>
                 <textarea value={form.notes} onChange={e => setForm(f => ({ ...f, notes: e.target.value }))} rows={2} placeholder="Reason for ban, context..."
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] resize-none" />
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] resize-none" />
               </div>
               <div className="md:col-span-2 flex gap-3">
                 <button type="submit" disabled={saving}
-                  className="px-5 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">
+                  className="px-5 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">
                   {saving ? 'Saving...' : editingId ? 'Update Term' : 'Add Term'}
                 </button>
                 <button type="button" onClick={() => { setShowAddForm(false); setEditingId(null); setForm(EMPTY_FORM); }}
@@ -281,22 +281,22 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
         {/* Filters */}
         <div className="mb-4 flex flex-wrap gap-3">
           <input type="text" value={searchTerm} onChange={e => setSearchTerm(e.target.value)} placeholder="Search terms..."
-            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] w-48" />
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] w-48" />
           <select value={filterBanLevel} onChange={e => setFilterBanLevel(e.target.value)}
-            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
             <option value="">All Ban Levels</option>
             <option value="soft">Soft Ban</option>
             <option value="hard">Hard Ban</option>
           </select>
           <select value={filterSiteScope} onChange={e => setFilterSiteScope(e.target.value)}
-            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
             <option value="">All Sites</option>
             <option value="avbeat">AV Beat</option>
             <option value="avbeat">AV Beat</option>
             <option value="both">Both</option>
           </select>
           <select value={filterActive} onChange={e => setFilterActive(e.target.value)}
-            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
             <option value="">All Status</option>
             <option value="true">Active</option>
             <option value="false">Inactive</option>
@@ -348,7 +348,7 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
                       <td className="px-4 py-3 text-xs text-[#555] font-body max-w-xs truncate">{term.notes || '—'}</td>
                       <td className="px-4 py-3">
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-                          <button onClick={() => handleEdit(term)} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">Edit</button>
+                          <button onClick={() => handleEdit(term)} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">Edit</button>
                           <button onClick={() => handleDeactivate(term.id, term.is_active)} disabled={actionLoading === term.id}
                             className="text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white font-body transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">
                             {term.is_active ? 'Deactivate' : 'Reactivate'}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/banners/BannerRows.tsx b/src/app/admin/banners/BannerRows.tsx
index a12607f..4123642 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/banners/BannerRows.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/banners/BannerRows.tsx
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ function StatBlock({ label, b }: { label: string; b: StatBucket }) {
         <span className="font-semibold">{fmtNum(b.clicks)}</span>
         <span className="text-[#6b7280]"> clk</span>
         <span className="mx-1 text-[#374151]">·</span>
-        <span className="text-[#60a5fa]">{pct(b.clicks, b.impressions)}</span>
+        <span className="text-[#ffd25a]">{pct(b.clicks, b.impressions)}</span>
       </div>
     </div>
   );
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ export default function BannerRows({
                   <input
                     value={current.name}
                     onChange={(e) => field(b.id, "name", e.target.value)}
-                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none"
                   />
                 </label>
 
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ export default function BannerRows({
                     value={current.click_url || ""}
                     onChange={(e) => field(b.id, "click_url", e.target.value)}
                     placeholder="https://…"
-                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none"
                   />
                 </label>
 
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ export default function BannerRows({
                     type="date"
                     value={fmtDate(current.start_date)}
                     onChange={(e) => field(b.id, "start_date", e.target.value ? new Date(e.target.value).toISOString() : null)}
-                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none"
                   />
                 </label>
 
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ export default function BannerRows({
                     type="date"
                     value={fmtDate(current.end_date)}
                     onChange={(e) => field(b.id, "end_date", e.target.value ? new Date(e.target.value).toISOString() : null)}
-                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none"
                   />
                 </label>
 
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ export default function BannerRows({
                   <select
                     value={current.status}
                     onChange={(e) => field(b.id, "status", e.target.value)}
-                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none"
                   >
                     <option value="active">active</option>
                     <option value="scheduled">scheduled</option>
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ export default function BannerRows({
                 <button
                   onClick={() => save(b.id)}
                   disabled={!dirty || pending}
-                  className="rounded bg-[#1d4ed8] px-3 py-1.5 text-sm font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+                  className="rounded bg-[#1d4ed8] px-3 py-1.5 text-sm font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
                 >
                   Save changes
                 </button>
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ export default function BannerRows({
               </div>
               <Link
                 href={`/admin/banners/${b.id}/analytics`}
-                className="text-sm text-[#60a5fa] hover:underline"
+                className="text-sm text-[#ffd25a] hover:underline"
               >
                 View detailed analytics →
               </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/banners/[id]/analytics/AnalyticsCharts.tsx b/src/app/admin/banners/[id]/analytics/AnalyticsCharts.tsx
index 723ccab..df7e853 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/banners/[id]/analytics/AnalyticsCharts.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/banners/[id]/analytics/AnalyticsCharts.tsx
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ export default function AnalyticsCharts({
       </div>
 
       <section className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4 mb-6">
-        <ChartCard title="Impressions per day" data={imp} stroke="#60a5fa" />
+        <ChartCard title="Impressions per day" data={imp} stroke="#ffd25a" />
         <ChartCard title="Clicks per day" data={clk} stroke="#34d399" />
       </section>
 
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ function TopListCard({ title, rows }: { title: string; rows: TopRow[] }) {
             {rows.map((r) => (
               <tr key={r.label} className="border-b border-[#1f2937] last:border-0">
                 <td className="py-2 pr-3 text-[#e5e7eb] truncate max-w-[400px]" title={r.label}>{r.label}</td>
-                <td className="py-2 text-right text-[#60a5fa]">{r.count.toLocaleString()}</td>
+                <td className="py-2 text-right text-[#ffd25a]">{r.count.toLocaleString()}</td>
               </tr>
             ))}
           </tbody>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/banners/[id]/analytics/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/banners/[id]/analytics/page.tsx
index 6b3ad6f..4b00eae 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/banners/[id]/analytics/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/banners/[id]/analytics/page.tsx
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ export default async function BannerAnalyticsPage({
 
   return (
     <main className="mx-auto max-w-6xl px-6 py-10 text-[#e5e7eb]">
-      <Link href="/admin/banners" className="text-sm text-[#60a5fa] hover:underline">
+      <Link href="/admin/banners" className="text-sm text-[#ffd25a] hover:underline">
         ← Back to banners
       </Link>
 
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ export default async function BannerAnalyticsPage({
             <p className="text-sm text-[#9ca3af]">
               {b.size} · {b.status} ·{" "}
               {b.click_url && (
-                <a className="text-[#60a5fa] hover:underline" href={b.click_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
+                <a className="text-[#ffd25a] hover:underline" href={b.click_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
                   {b.click_url.slice(0, 80)}{b.click_url.length > 80 ? "…" : ""}
                 </a>
               )}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/banners/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/banners/page.tsx
index 7bbc719..473b650 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/banners/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/banners/page.tsx
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ export default async function AdminBannersPage() {
             after the next refresh.
           </p>
         </div>
-        <Link href="/admin" className="text-sm text-[#60a5fa] hover:underline">
+        <Link href="/admin" className="text-sm text-[#ffd25a] hover:underline">
           ← Admin home
         </Link>
       </header>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/company-coverage/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/company-coverage/page.tsx
index 8d16552..3f8722c 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/company-coverage/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/company-coverage/page.tsx
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-3">
-          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading company coverage…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
           <button
             onClick={handleScan}
             disabled={scanning}
-            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors"
+            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors"
           >
             {scanning ? (
               <>
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
                   onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab)}
                   className={`px-4 py-1.5 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-semibold capitalize transition-colors ${
                     activeTab === tab
-                      ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                      ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                       : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                   }`}
                 >
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
                     {activeTab === 'queued' ? 'No stories queued — run a scan to detect companies' : `No ${activeTab} stories`}
                   </p>
                   {activeTab === 'queued' && (
-                    <button onClick={handleScan} disabled={scanning} className="mt-3 text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 font-body underline">
+                    <button onClick={handleScan} disabled={scanning} className="mt-3 text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 font-body underline">
                       Run scan now →
                     </button>
                   )}
@@ -374,7 +374,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
               <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-3 mb-3">
                 <div>
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
-                    <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#3b82f6]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+                    <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#ffb800]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                       <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M13 10V3L4 14h7v7l9-11h-7z" />
                     </svg>
                     <h3 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Auto-Pilot</h3>
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
               </div>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mb-2">New story suggestions are emailed to:</p>
               <div className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#1a1a1a] rounded-md px-3 py-2">
-                <p className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] font-body font-mono break-all">{settings.reminder_email}</p>
+                <p className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] font-body font-mono break-all">{settings.reminder_email}</p>
               </div>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#444] font-body mt-2">Reminders are sent when Auto-Pilot is off and new companies are detected.</p>
             </div>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/company-tracker/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/company-tracker/page.tsx
index c64f5a2..c653c86 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/company-tracker/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/company-tracker/page.tsx
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
   if (loading || loadingData) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -291,13 +291,13 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
                   await fetch('/api/admin/company-coverage', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ action: 'update_settings', autopilot_enabled: newVal, reminder_email: settings.reminder_email }) });
                   showToast(newVal ? '🚀 Auto-Pilot enabled' : '⏸ Auto-Pilot disabled');
                 }}
-                className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}
+                className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}
               >
                 <span className={`absolute top-0.5 left-0.5 w-5 h-5 bg-white rounded-full shadow transition-transform ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'translate-x-5' : 'translate-x-0'}`} />
               </button>
             </div>
             <button onClick={handleScan} disabled={scanning}
-              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors">
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors">
               {scanning ? <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-white/30 border-t-white rounded-full animate-spin" /> : <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M21 21l-6-6m2-5a7 7 0 11-14 0 7 7 0 0114 0z" /></svg>}
               {scanning ? 'Scanning…' : 'Scan Articles Now'}
             </button>
@@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
             <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-3 mb-4">
               {(['generated','pending','approved','published','rejected'] as QueueStatus[]).map(s => (
                 <button key={s} onClick={() => setQueueStatus(s)}
-                  className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-body font-medium transition-colors capitalize ${queueStatus === s ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#555] hover:text-white'}`}>
+                  className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-body font-medium transition-colors capitalize ${queueStatus === s ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#555] hover:text-white'}`}>
                   {s === 'generated' ? 'Pending Review' : s}
                 </button>
               ))}
@@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
           <div>
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
               <p className="text-sm text-[#555] font-body">{companies.length} companies tracked</p>
-              <button onClick={() => setShowAddCompany(true)} className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors">
+              <button onClick={() => setShowAddCompany(true)} className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors">
                 <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 4v16m8-8H4" /></svg>
                 Add Company
               </button>
@@ -443,17 +443,17 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
                   <div>
                     <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Company Name *</label>
                     <input type="text" value={addCompanyForm.company_name} onChange={e => setAddCompanyForm(f => ({ ...f, company_name: e.target.value }))} required
-                      className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                      className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                   </div>
                   <div>
                     <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Website URL</label>
                     <input type="text" value={addCompanyForm.company_website} onChange={e => setAddCompanyForm(f => ({ ...f, company_website: e.target.value }))} placeholder="example.com"
-                      className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                      className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                   </div>
                   <div>
                     <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Site Scope</label>
                     <select value={addCompanyForm.site_scope} onChange={e => setAddCompanyForm(f => ({ ...f, site_scope: e.target.value }))}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+                      className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
                       <option value="both">Both Sites</option>
                       <option value="avbeat">AV Beat only</option>
                       <option value="avbeat">AV Beat only</option>
@@ -462,14 +462,14 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
                   <div>
                     <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Crawl Priority</label>
                     <select value={addCompanyForm.crawl_priority} onChange={e => setAddCompanyForm(f => ({ ...f, crawl_priority: e.target.value }))}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+                      className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
                       <option value="standard">Standard (weekly)</option>
                       <option value="high">High (every 3 days)</option>
                       <option value="critical">Critical (daily)</option>
                     </select>
                   </div>
                   <div className="md:col-span-2 flex gap-3">
-                    <button type="submit" className="px-5 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors">Add Company</button>
+                    <button type="submit" className="px-5 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors">Add Company</button>
                     <button type="button" onClick={() => setShowAddCompany(false)} className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-sm font-body rounded-lg transition-colors">Cancel</button>
                   </div>
                 </form>
@@ -492,12 +492,12 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
                     ) : companies.map(company => (
                       <tr key={company.id} className="hover:bg-[#0d0d0d] transition-colors">
                         <td className="px-4 py-3 text-sm font-body font-semibold text-white">{company.company_name}</td>
-                        <td className="px-4 py-3 text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{company.company_website ? <a href={`https://${company.company_website}`} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">{company.company_website}</a> : '—'}</td>
+                        <td className="px-4 py-3 text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{company.company_website ? <a href={`https://${company.company_website}`} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">{company.company_website}</a> : '—'}</td>
                         <td className="px-4 py-3 text-sm font-body text-white font-bold">{company.mention_count}</td>
                         <td className="px-4 py-3 text-xs text-[#888] font-body capitalize">{company.site_scope === 'both' ? 'Both' : company.site_scope === 'avbeat' ? 'BB' : 'AV'}</td>
                         <td className="px-4 py-3">
                           <button onClick={() => handleToggleCompanyAutoStory(company.id, !company.auto_story_enabled)} disabled={actionLoading === company.id}
-                            className={`relative w-9 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors ${company.auto_story_enabled ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
+                            className={`relative w-9 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors ${company.auto_story_enabled ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
                             <span className={`absolute top-0.5 left-0.5 w-4 h-4 bg-white rounded-full shadow transition-transform ${company.auto_story_enabled ? 'translate-x-4' : 'translate-x-0'}`} />
                           </button>
                         </td>
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
                         <td className="px-4 py-3">
                           <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                             <button onClick={async () => { await fetch('/api/admin/company-coverage', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ action: 'force_crawl', company_id: company.id }) }); showToast('Crawl scheduled'); }}
-                              className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">Force Crawl</button>
+                              className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">Force Crawl</button>
                             <button onClick={() => handleDeleteCompany(company.id)} disabled={actionLoading === company.id}
                               className="text-xs text-red-500 hover:text-red-400 font-body transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">Remove</button>
                           </div>
@@ -567,14 +567,14 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
                     <div className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mt-0.5">When enabled, high-confidence stories publish automatically without review</div>
                   </div>
                   <button onClick={() => setSettings(s => ({ ...s, autopilot_enabled: !s.autopilot_enabled }))}
-                    className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
+                    className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
                     <span className={`absolute top-0.5 left-0.5 w-5 h-5 bg-white rounded-full shadow transition-transform ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'translate-x-5' : 'translate-x-0'}`} />
                   </button>
                 </div>
                 <div>
                   <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Reminder Email</label>
                   <input type="email" value={settings.reminder_email} onChange={e => setSettings(s => ({ ...s, reminder_email: e.target.value }))}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                 </div>
               </div>
             </div>
@@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
                     <div className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mt-0.5">Master switch for all automated story generation</div>
                   </div>
                   <button onClick={() => setTrackerSettings(s => ({ ...s, auto_story_global_enabled: !s.auto_story_global_enabled }))}
-                    className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${trackerSettings.auto_story_global_enabled ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
+                    className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${trackerSettings.auto_story_global_enabled ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
                     <span className={`absolute top-0.5 left-0.5 w-5 h-5 bg-white rounded-full shadow transition-transform ${trackerSettings.auto_story_global_enabled ? 'translate-x-5' : 'translate-x-0'}`} />
                   </button>
                 </div>
@@ -598,25 +598,25 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
                     <div className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mt-0.5">Publish stories with confidence ≥ {Math.round(trackerSettings.auto_publish_confidence_threshold * 100)}% automatically</div>
                   </div>
                   <button onClick={() => setTrackerSettings(s => ({ ...s, auto_publish_enabled: !s.auto_publish_enabled }))}
-                    className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${trackerSettings.auto_publish_enabled ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
+                    className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${trackerSettings.auto_publish_enabled ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
                     <span className={`absolute top-0.5 left-0.5 w-5 h-5 bg-white rounded-full shadow transition-transform ${trackerSettings.auto_publish_enabled ? 'translate-x-5' : 'translate-x-0'}`} />
                   </button>
                 </div>
                 <div>
                   <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Mention Threshold (min mentions to qualify for auto-stories)</label>
                   <input type="number" min={1} max={20} value={trackerSettings.mention_threshold} onChange={e => setTrackerSettings(s => ({ ...s, mention_threshold: parseInt(e.target.value) }))}
-                    className="w-32 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                    className="w-32 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                 </div>
                 <div>
                   <label className="block text-xs font-body text-[#888] mb-1.5">Max Stories Per Company Per Week</label>
                   <input type="number" min={1} max={20} value={trackerSettings.max_stories_per_company_per_week} onChange={e => setTrackerSettings(s => ({ ...s, max_stories_per_company_per_week: parseInt(e.target.value) }))}
-                    className="w-32 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                    className="w-32 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
                 </div>
               </div>
             </div>
 
             <button onClick={handleSaveSettings} disabled={savingSettings}
-              className="px-6 py-2.5 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">
+              className="px-6 py-2.5 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">
               {savingSettings ? 'Saving...' : 'Save Settings'}
             </button>
           </div>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/content-status/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/content-status/page.tsx
index f95ba54..2041735 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/content-status/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/content-status/page.tsx
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ function GeneratePanel({ onGenerated }: { onGenerated: () => void }) {
           <select
             value={site}
             onChange={(e) => setSite(e.target.value as RMPSite)}
-            className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+            className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
           >
             {Object.entries(SITE_LABELS).map(([key, val]) => (
               <option key={key} value={key}>{val.label}</option>
@@ -195,14 +195,14 @@ function GeneratePanel({ onGenerated }: { onGenerated: () => void }) {
             value={topic}
             onChange={(e) => setTopic(e.target.value)}
             placeholder="e.g. ATSC 3.0 deployment update"
-            className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+            className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
           />
         </div>
         <div className="flex gap-2">
           <button
             onClick={handleGenerate}
             disabled={loading}
-            className="flex-1 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold py-2 px-4 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+            className="flex-1 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold py-2 px-4 rounded-lg transition-colors"
           >
             {loading ? 'Generating…' : 'Generate Article'}
           </button>
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ export default function ContentStatusPage() {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-3">
-          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading content status…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/email-analytics/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/email-analytics/page.tsx
index 4893d5f..460498c 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/email-analytics/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/email-analytics/page.tsx
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ function StatCard({
   label,
   value,
   sub,
-  accent = '#3b82f6',
+  accent = '#ffb800',
   icon,
   trend,
 }: {
@@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-3">
-          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading analytics…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
                 onClick={() => setTimeRange(r)}
                 className={`px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold font-body rounded-lg transition-colors ${
                   timeRange === r
-                    ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                     : 'text-[#555] hover:text-white border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#444]'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -317,7 +317,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
             label="Active Subscribers"
             value={fmt(stats.activeSubscribers)}
             sub={`${fmt(stats.unsubscribed)} unsubscribed`}
-            accent="#3b82f6"
+            accent="#ffb800"
             trend={{ value: 12, label: 'vs last month' }}
             icon={
               <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
@@ -378,7 +378,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
                 <YAxis tick={{ fill: '#555', fontSize: 10 }} tickLine={false} axisLine={false} tickFormatter={(v) => fmt(v)} />
                 <Tooltip content={<ChartTooltip />} />
                 <Legend wrapperStyle={{ fontSize: 11, color: '#888', paddingTop: 12 }} />
-                <Bar dataKey="sent" name="Sent" fill="#3b82f620" stroke="#3b82f6" strokeWidth={1} radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
+                <Bar dataKey="sent" name="Sent" fill="#3b82f620" stroke="#ffb800" strokeWidth={1} radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
                 <Bar dataKey="opens" name="Opens" fill="#10b98120" stroke="#10b981" strokeWidth={1} radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
                 <Bar dataKey="clicks" name="Clicks" fill="#f59e0b20" stroke="#f59e0b" strokeWidth={1} radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
               </ComposedChart>
@@ -397,8 +397,8 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
               <AreaChart data={filteredRates} margin={{ top: 4, right: 8, left: -10, bottom: 0 }}>
                 <defs>
                   <linearGradient id="openGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
-                    <stop offset="5%" stopColor="#3b82f6" stopOpacity={0.2} />
-                    <stop offset="95%" stopColor="#3b82f6" stopOpacity={0} />
+                    <stop offset="5%" stopColor="#ffb800" stopOpacity={0.2} />
+                    <stop offset="95%" stopColor="#ffb800" stopOpacity={0} />
                   </linearGradient>
                   <linearGradient id="clickGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
                     <stop offset="5%" stopColor="#10b981" stopOpacity={0.2} />
@@ -418,10 +418,10 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
                 <Area
                   type="monotone"
                   dataKey="Open Rate"
-                  stroke="#3b82f6"
+                  stroke="#ffb800"
                   strokeWidth={2}
                   fill="url(#openGrad)"
-                  dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#3b82f6' }}
+                  dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#ffb800' }}
                   activeDot={{ r: 5 }}
                 />
                 <Area
@@ -463,7 +463,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
                     fill="#8b5cf618"
                     dot={false}
                   />
-                  <Bar dataKey="net" name="Net New" fill="#3b82f6" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
+                  <Bar dataKey="net" name="Net New" fill="#ffb800" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
                 </ComposedChart>
               </ResponsiveContainer>
             </div>
@@ -503,7 +503,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
                 label: 'Open Rate',
                 yours: stats.avgOpenRate,
                 benchmark: 21.5,
-                color: '#3b82f6',
+                color: '#ffb800',
                 unit: '%',
               },
               {
diff --git a/src/app/admin/email/domains/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/email/domains/page.tsx
index 6e3dd61..43d4c4f 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/email/domains/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/email/domains/page.tsx
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ function DomainsContent() {
     load();
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ function DomainsContent() {
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold">Sending Domains</h1>
             <Link href="/admin/email" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Email</Link>
           </div>
-          <button onClick={() => setShowAddForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Domain</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowAddForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Domain</button>
         </div>
 
         <div className="flex gap-2">
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ function DomainsContent() {
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Domain *</label>
-                <input required value={addForm.domain} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, domain: e.target.value }))} placeholder="mail.example.com" className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input required value={addForm.domain} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, domain: e.target.value }))} placeholder="mail.example.com" className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Type</label>
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ function DomainsContent() {
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Add Domain'}</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Add Domain'}</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={() => setShowAddForm(false)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ function DomainsContent() {
 
                   {/* Actions */}
                   <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
-                    <button onClick={() => runVerify(d.id)} disabled={verifying === d.id} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] disabled:opacity-50">
+                    <button onClick={() => runVerify(d.id)} disabled={verifying === d.id} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] disabled:opacity-50">
                       {verifying === d.id ? 'Verifying…' : 'Run Full Verification'}
                     </button>
                     <button onClick={() => toggleActive(d.id, d.is_active)} disabled={!d.dns_fully_verified && !d.bypass_verification && !d.is_active} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white disabled:opacity-30">
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ function DomainsContent() {
 
 export default function EmailDomainsPage() {
   return (
-    <Suspense fallback={<div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>}>
+    <Suspense fallback={<div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>}>
       <DomainsContent />
     </Suspense>
   );
diff --git a/src/app/admin/email/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/email/page.tsx
index f10e070..1f160cb 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/email/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/email/page.tsx
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ export default function EmailDashboard() {
     domains: domains.filter((d: any) => d.site === site),
   }));
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ export default function EmailDashboard() {
               <div key={site} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
                   <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold capitalize">{site}</h3>
-                  <Link href={`/admin/email/domains?site=${site}`} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">Manage →</Link>
+                  <Link href={`/admin/email/domains?site=${site}`} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">Manage →</Link>
                 </div>
                 <div className="text-xs text-[#888]">
                   <span className="text-white">{primary?.domain ?? 'No primary'}</span>
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ export default function EmailDashboard() {
             { label: 'Suppressions', href: '/admin/email/suppressions' },
             { label: 'Send Log', href: '/admin/email/send-log' },
           ].map(l => (
-            <Link key={l.href} href={l.href} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-3 text-center text-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+            <Link key={l.href} href={l.href} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-3 text-center text-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
               {l.label}
             </Link>
           ))}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/email/send-log/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/email/send-log/page.tsx
index 80783d1..d264b7f 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/email/send-log/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/email/send-log/page.tsx
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ export default function SendLogPage() {
 
   useEffect(() => { if (user) load(); }, [user, load]);
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
diff --git a/src/app/admin/email/suppressions/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/email/suppressions/page.tsx
index 5fab818..7a2bccd 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/email/suppressions/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/email/suppressions/page.tsx
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
     load();
   }
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -84,14 +84,14 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
             <Link href="/admin/email" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Email</Link>
           </div>
           <div className="flex gap-2">
-            <button onClick={() => setShowAddForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Suppression</button>
+            <button onClick={() => setShowAddForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Suppression</button>
           </div>
         </div>
 
         {/* Site selector */}
         <div className="flex gap-1 flex-wrap">
           {SITES.map(s => (
-            <button key={s} onClick={() => setSite(s)} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs capitalize ${site === s ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888]'}`}>{s}</button>
+            <button key={s} onClick={() => setSite(s)} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs capitalize ${site === s ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#888]'}`}>{s}</button>
           ))}
         </div>
 
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
             <option value="">All Types</option>
             {SUPP_TYPES.map(t => <option key={t} value={t}>{t.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</option>)}
           </select>
-          <input value={search} onChange={e => setSearch(e.target.value)} placeholder="Search email…" className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+          <input value={search} onChange={e => setSearch(e.target.value)} placeholder="Search email…" className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
         </div>
 
         {showAddForm && (
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3">
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Email *</label>
-                <input required type="email" value={addForm.email} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, email: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input required type="email" value={addForm.email} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, email: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Type</label>
@@ -138,11 +138,11 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
               </div>
               <div className="col-span-2">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Notes</label>
-                <input value={addForm.notes} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, notes: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input value={addForm.notes} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, notes: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Add'}</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Add'}</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={() => setShowAddForm(false)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
@@ -186,13 +186,13 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
         <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
           <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#252525] flex items-center justify-between">
             <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Suppression Keywords</h2>
-            <button onClick={() => setShowKeywordForm(true)} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">+ Add Keyword</button>
+            <button onClick={() => setShowKeywordForm(true)} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">+ Add Keyword</button>
           </div>
           {showKeywordForm && (
             <form onSubmit={handleAddKeyword} className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#1a1a1a] flex gap-2 items-end">
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Keyword *</label>
-                <input required value={keywordForm.keyword} onChange={e => setKeywordForm(p => ({ ...p, keyword: e.target.value }))} className="px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]" />
+                <input required value={keywordForm.keyword} onChange={e => setKeywordForm(p => ({ ...p, keyword: e.target.value }))} className="px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Type</label>
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
                   <option value="hostile">hostile</option>
                 </select>
               </div>
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">Add</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">Add</button>
               <button type="button" onClick={() => setShowKeywordForm(false)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-[#888]">Cancel</button>
             </form>
           )}
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
                     <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${k.active ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] text-[#555]'}`}>{k.active ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2">
-                    <button onClick={() => toggleKeyword(k.id, k.active)} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">{k.active ? 'Deactivate' : 'Activate'}</button>
+                    <button onClick={() => toggleKeyword(k.id, k.active)} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">{k.active ? 'Deactivate' : 'Activate'}</button>
                   </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/forum-dashboard/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/forum-dashboard/page.tsx
index 52da887..c8cbab1 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/forum-dashboard/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/forum-dashboard/page.tsx
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ const EMPTY_STATS: ForumStats = {
   },
 };
 
-const CATEGORY_COLORS = ['#3b82f6', '#f59e0b', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6', '#ef4444', '#06b6d4', '#f97316', '#84cc16'];
+const CATEGORY_COLORS = ['#ffb800', '#f59e0b', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6', '#ef4444', '#06b6d4', '#f97316', '#84cc16'];
 
 export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
   const { user, loading } = useAuth();
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-3">
-          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading forum dashboard…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
             </button>
             <Link
               href="/admin/forum-moderation"
-              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded-lg text-xs text-white hover:bg-blue-500 transition-colors font-body font-semibold"
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] rounded-lg text-xs text-white hover:bg-blue-500 transition-colors font-body font-semibold"
             >
               <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M9 12l2 2 4-4m5.618-4.016A11.955 11.955 0 0112 2.944a11.955 11.955 0 01-8.618 3.04A12.02 12.02 0 003 9c0 5.591 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.042-.133-2.052-.382-3.016z" />
@@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
                     iconType="circle"
                     iconSize={8}
                   />
-                  <Line type="monotone" dataKey="threads" stroke="#3b82f6" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ fill: '#3b82f6', r: 3 }} name="New Threads" />
+                  <Line type="monotone" dataKey="threads" stroke="#ffb800" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ fill: '#ffb800', r: 3 }} name="New Threads" />
                   <Line type="monotone" dataKey="replies" stroke="#10b981" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ fill: '#10b981', r: 3 }} name="New Replies" />
                 </LineChart>
               </ResponsiveContainer>
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
                 <h2 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Top Categories</h2>
                 <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mt-0.5">By thread count</p>
               </div>
-              <Link href="/forum" className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">View forum →</Link>
+              <Link href="/forum" className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">View forum →</Link>
             </div>
             {topCategories.length === 0 ? (
               <div className="px-5 py-10 text-center">
@@ -475,7 +475,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
                     <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-[#1a1a1a] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 text-xs font-bold font-body text-[#555]">
                       {idx + 1}
                     </div>
-                    <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-[#3b82f6] to-[#8b5cf6] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+                    <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-[#ffb800] to-[#8b5cf6] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
                       <span className="text-xs font-bold text-white font-body">
                         {u.author_name.charAt(0).toUpperCase()}
                       </span>
@@ -523,7 +523,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
                     iconType="circle"
                     iconSize={8}
                   />
-                  <Bar dataKey="thread_count" fill="#3b82f6" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} name="Threads" />
+                  <Bar dataKey="thread_count" fill="#ffb800" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} name="Threads" />
                   <Bar dataKey="post_count" fill="#10b981" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} name="Posts" />
                 </BarChart>
               </ResponsiveContainer>
@@ -539,7 +539,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
                 <h2 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Moderation Stats</h2>
                 <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mt-0.5">Current moderation state across all forum content</p>
               </div>
-              <Link href="/admin/forum-moderation" className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">Open moderation →</Link>
+              <Link href="/admin/forum-moderation" className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">Open moderation →</Link>
             </div>
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 md:grid-cols-6 divide-x divide-y sm:divide-y-0 divide-[#1a1a1a]">
               {[
diff --git a/src/app/admin/forum-moderation/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/forum-moderation/page.tsx
index f05e04c..f1655d3 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/forum-moderation/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/forum-moderation/page.tsx
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ function ThreadRow({ thread, onAction, loadingId }: ThreadRowProps) {
             <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mb-1">
               <Link
                 href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors truncate max-w-xs"
+                className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors truncate max-w-xs"
                 target="_blank"
               >
                 {thread.title}
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ function ReplyRow({ reply, onAction, loadingId }: ReplyRowProps) {
               {reply.forum_threads && (
                 <Link
                   href={`/forum/thread/${reply.forum_threads.id}`}
-                  className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-xs hover:underline truncate max-w-xs"
+                  className="text-[#ffb800] font-body text-xs hover:underline truncate max-w-xs"
                   target="_blank"
                 >
                   ↗ {reply.forum_threads.title}
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
   if (loading) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -435,10 +435,10 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
         )}
 
         {/* Page Header */}
-        <div className="bg-[#1a2535] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
+        <div className="bg-[#1a1208] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
           <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 py-6">
             <nav className="text-sm font-body text-[#666] mb-2">
-              <Link href="/admin" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Admin</Link>
+              <Link href="/admin" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Admin</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
               <span className="text-[#aab4c4]">Forum Moderation</span>
             </nav>
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
                 onClick={() => { setActiveTab(tab); setPage(1); }}
                 className={`px-5 py-2 text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-md transition-colors capitalize ${
                   activeTab === tab
-                    ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                     : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
                     onClick={() => { setThreadFilter(f.value); setPage(1); }}
                     className={`px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors ${
                       threadFilter === f.value
-                        ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                        ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                         : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#252525] hover:text-white border border-[#252525]'
                     }`}
                   >
@@ -501,7 +501,7 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
                     onClick={() => { setReplyFilter(f.value); setPage(1); }}
                     className={`px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors ${
                       replyFilter === f.value
-                        ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                        ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                         : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#252525] hover:text-white border border-[#252525]'
                     }`}
                   >
@@ -515,7 +515,7 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
           {/* Content */}
           {loadingData ? (
             <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-20">
-              <div className="w-7 h-7 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+              <div className="w-7 h-7 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
             </div>
           ) : activeTab === 'threads' ? (
             <>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/forum-seed/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/forum-seed/page.tsx
index 3ed012e..ff45b41 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/forum-seed/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/forum-seed/page.tsx
@@ -137,12 +137,12 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
     <>
       <Header />
       <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#111111]">
-        <div className="bg-[#1a2535] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
+        <div className="bg-[#1a1208] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-6">
             <nav className="text-sm font-body text-[#666] mb-2">
-              <Link href="/admin" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Admin</Link>
+              <Link href="/admin" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Admin</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
-              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
+              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
               <span className="text-[#aab4c4]">Seed Tool</span>
             </nav>
@@ -161,13 +161,13 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
                 <div className="flex border-b border-[#252525]">
                   <button
                     onClick={() => setActiveTab('import')}
-                    className={`px-4 py-3 font-body text-sm font-semibold transition-colors ${activeTab === 'import' ? 'text-white border-b-2 border-[#3b82f6]' : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'}`}
+                    className={`px-4 py-3 font-body text-sm font-semibold transition-colors ${activeTab === 'import' ? 'text-white border-b-2 border-[#ffb800]' : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'}`}
                   >
                     Import Editor
                   </button>
                   <button
                     onClick={() => setActiveTab('json')}
-                    className={`px-4 py-3 font-body text-sm font-semibold transition-colors ${activeTab === 'json' ? 'text-white border-b-2 border-[#3b82f6]' : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'}`}
+                    className={`px-4 py-3 font-body text-sm font-semibold transition-colors ${activeTab === 'json' ? 'text-white border-b-2 border-[#ffb800]' : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'}`}
                   >
                     JSON Schema
                   </button>
@@ -182,14 +182,14 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
                       value={seedData}
                       onChange={e => setSeedData(e.target.value)}
                       rows={24}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-3 text-[#d0d0d0] font-mono text-xs focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] resize-none"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-3 text-[#d0d0d0] font-mono text-xs focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] resize-none"
                       spellCheck={false}
                     />
                     <div className="flex gap-3 mt-3">
                       <button
                         onClick={handleImport}
                         disabled={importing}
-                        className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                        className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                       >
                         {importing ? 'Importing...' : 'Import Threads'}
                       </button>
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
                       <h4 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm mb-2">Available Category Slugs</h4>
                       <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
                         {['live-production','ip-cloud','audio','cameras','storage-mam','streaming','ai-automation','post-production','nab-ibc','career-jobs','gear-reviews','general'].map(slug => (
-                          <code key={slug} className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#333] text-[#3b82f6] font-mono text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded">{slug}</code>
+                          <code key={slug} className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#333] text-[#ffb800] font-mono text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded">{slug}</code>
                         ))}
                       </div>
                     </div>
@@ -268,17 +268,17 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
               <div className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-4">
                 <h3 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold mb-3">Quick Links</h3>
                 <div className="space-y-2">
-                  <Link href="/forum" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
+                  <Link href="/forum" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-[#ffb800] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
                     <span>→</span> View Forum
                   </Link>
-                  <Link href="/admin" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
+                  <Link href="/admin" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-[#ffb800] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
                     <span>→</span> Admin Dashboard
                   </Link>
                 </div>
               </div>
 
               {/* Tips */}
-              <div className="bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-4">
                 <h3 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold mb-2 text-sm">Tips</h3>
                 <ul className="text-[#aab4c4] font-body text-xs space-y-1.5">
                   <li>• Threads are imported as real posts — they appear immediately in the forum</li>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/import/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/import/page.tsx
index 5cf52dd..366070f 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/import/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/import/page.tsx
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
   if (loading || (!user && !loading)) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
       <div className="bg-[#111111] border-b border-[#252525]">
         <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 py-5">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
-            <Link href="/home-page" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-sm">
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-sm">
               Home
             </Link>
             <span className="text-[#333]">/</span>
@@ -158,14 +158,14 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
               <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold text-white font-heading">WordPress Post Importer</h1>
               <p className="text-[#666] text-sm mt-1">
                 Import posts from{' '}
-                <a href="https://www.avbeat.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+                <a href="https://www.avbeat.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
                   avbeat.com
                 </a>{' '}
                 via WordPress REST API
               </p>
             </div>
             <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-[#555] bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded px-3 py-2">
-              <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#3b82f6]">
+              <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#ffb800]">
                 <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" /><path d="M12 8v4l3 3" />
               </svg>
               {posts.length} posts imported
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
         {/* Import Controls */}
         <div className="bg-[#111111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-5">
           <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-white font-heading mb-4 flex items-center gap-2">
-            <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#3b82f6]">
+            <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#ffb800]">
               <path d="M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4" /><polyline points="7 10 12 15 17 10" /><line x1="12" y1="15" x2="12" y2="3" />
             </svg>
             Run Import
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
                 value={maxPages}
                 onChange={(e) => setMaxPages(Number(e.target.value))}
                 disabled={isImporting}
-                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] disabled:opacity-50">
+                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] disabled:opacity-50">
                 <option value={1}>1 page (~20 posts)</option>
                 <option value={3}>3 pages (~60 posts)</option>
                 <option value={5}>5 pages (~100 posts)</option>
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
             <button
               onClick={handleImport}
               disabled={isImporting}
-              className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:bg-[#1e3a5f] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded transition-colors">
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:bg-[#4a3500] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded transition-colors">
               {isImporting ? (
                 <>
                   <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-white border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
@@ -223,16 +223,16 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
 
           {/* Import Progress / Result */}
           {isImporting && (
-            <div className="mt-4 bg-[#0d1a2e] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded p-4">
+            <div className="mt-4 bg-[#0d1a2e] border border-[#4a3500] rounded p-4">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                <div className="w-5 h-5 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin flex-shrink-0" />
+                <div className="w-5 h-5 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin flex-shrink-0" />
                 <div>
-                  <p className="text-[#3b82f6] text-sm font-bold">Import in progress</p>
+                  <p className="text-[#ffb800] text-sm font-bold">Import in progress</p>
                   <p className="text-[#666] text-xs mt-0.5">Fetching posts from avbeat.com and saving to database...</p>
                 </div>
               </div>
-              <div className="mt-3 h-1.5 bg-[#1a2535] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
-                <div className="h-full bg-[#3b82f6] rounded-full animate-pulse w-2/3" />
+              <div className="mt-3 h-1.5 bg-[#1a1208] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
+                <div className="h-full bg-[#ffb800] rounded-full animate-pulse w-2/3" />
               </div>
             </div>
           )}
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
                     {[
                       { label: 'Fetched', value: importResult.totalFetched, color: 'text-[#cccccc]' },
                       { label: 'Imported', value: importResult.totalImported, color: 'text-green-400' },
-                      { label: 'Pages', value: importResult.pagesProcessed, color: 'text-[#3b82f6]' },
+                      { label: 'Pages', value: importResult.pagesProcessed, color: 'text-[#ffb800]' },
                       { label: 'Errors', value: importResult.totalErrors, color: importResult.totalErrors ? 'text-red-400' : 'text-[#555]' },
                     ].map((stat) => (
                       <div key={stat.label} className="bg-[#111] rounded p-2.5 text-center">
@@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
               onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab)}
               className={`px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider border-b-2 transition-colors ${
                 activeTab === tab
-                  ? 'border-[#3b82f6] text-[#3b82f6]'
+                  ? 'border-[#ffb800] text-[#ffb800]'
                   : 'border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-[#999]'
               }`}>
               {tab === 'posts' ? `Imported Posts (${posts.length})` : `Import History (${logs.length})`}
@@ -306,14 +306,14 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
                   placeholder="Search posts..."
                   value={searchQuery}
                   onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded pl-9 pr-4 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#444]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded pl-9 pr-4 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#444]"
                 />
               </div>
             </div>
 
             {loadingData ? (
               <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
               </div>
             ) : filteredPosts.length === 0 ? (
               <div className="text-center py-16 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg">
@@ -354,7 +354,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
                           <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-[#cccccc] leading-snug line-clamp-1">{post.title}</h3>
                           <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-3 gap-y-1 mt-1">
                             {post.category && (
-                              <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#0d1a2e] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
+                              <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#ffb800] bg-[#0d1a2e] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
                                 {post.category}
                               </span>
                             )}
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
                             href={`https://www.avbeat.com/${post.wp_slug}`}
                             target="_blank"
                             rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors p-1"
+                            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors p-1"
                             title="View on avbeat.com">
                             <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2">
                               <path d="M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6" /><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9" /><line x1="10" y1="14" x2="21" y2="3" />
@@ -402,7 +402,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
           <div>
             {loadingData ? (
               <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
               </div>
             ) : logs.length === 0 ? (
               <div className="text-center py-16 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg">
diff --git a/src/app/admin/newsletter/analytics/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/newsletter/analytics/page.tsx
index 64d9afa..32ed8bd 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/newsletter/analytics/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/newsletter/analytics/page.tsx
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ function fmtDate(dateStr: string): string {
 
 // ─── Sub-components ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
-function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accent = '#3b82f6', icon }: {
+function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accent = '#ffb800', icon }: {
   label: string; value: string; sub: string; accent?: string; icon: React.ReactNode;
 }) {
   return (
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
   if (loading || loadingData) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
             label="Avg Open Rate"
             value={pct(avgOpenRate)}
             sub={`across ${digestData.length} digests`}
-            accent="#3b82f6"
+            accent="#ffb800"
             icon={
               <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M2.036 12.322a1.012 1.012 0 010-.639C3.423 7.51 7.36 4.5 12 4.5c4.638 0 8.573 3.007 9.963 7.178.07.207.07.431 0 .639C20.577 16.49 16.64 19.5 12 19.5c-4.638 0-8.573-3.007-9.963-7.178z" />
@@ -362,7 +362,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
                 <YAxis tick={{ fill: '#555', fontSize: 10 }} tickLine={false} axisLine={false} tickFormatter={(v) => `${v}%`} />
                 <Tooltip content={<ChartTooltip />} />
                 <Legend wrapperStyle={{ fontSize: 11, color: '#888' }} />
-                <Line type="monotone" dataKey="Open Rate" stroke="#3b82f6" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#3b82f6' }} activeDot={{ r: 5 }} />
+                <Line type="monotone" dataKey="Open Rate" stroke="#ffb800" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#ffb800' }} activeDot={{ r: 5 }} />
                 <Line type="monotone" dataKey="Click Rate" stroke="#10b981" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#10b981' }} activeDot={{ r: 5 }} />
               </LineChart>
             </ResponsiveContainer>
@@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
                 <YAxis tick={{ fill: '#555', fontSize: 11 }} tickLine={false} axisLine={false} />
                 <Tooltip content={<ChartTooltip />} />
                 <Legend wrapperStyle={{ fontSize: 11, color: '#888' }} />
-                <Bar dataKey="subscribers" name="Total Subscribers" fill="#3b82f6" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
+                <Bar dataKey="subscribers" name="Total Subscribers" fill="#ffb800" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
                 <Bar dataKey="unsubscribes" name="Unsubscribes" fill="#ef4444" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
               </BarChart>
             </ResponsiveContainer>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/newsletter/campaign-editor/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/newsletter/campaign-editor/page.tsx
index 77035bb..90824a6 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/newsletter/campaign-editor/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/newsletter/campaign-editor/page.tsx
@@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
           article_blocks: payload.article_blocks,
           layout: 'featured',
           style: 'dark',
-          accent_color: '#3b82f6',
+          accent_color: '#ffb800',
           is_preset: false,
         }),
       });
diff --git a/src/app/admin/newsletter/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/newsletter/page.tsx
index cf2aee1..542a548 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/newsletter/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/newsletter/page.tsx
@@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
   if (loading) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -397,7 +397,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
             </Link>
             <Link
               href="/admin/newsletter/campaign-editor"
-              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-white bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] rounded-lg transition-colors">
+              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-white bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] rounded-lg transition-colors">
               <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 4v16m8-8H4" />
               </svg>
@@ -430,12 +430,12 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
         <div className="flex gap-1 mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit">
           <button
             onClick={() => setActiveTab('subscribers')}
-            className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-semibold transition-colors ${activeTab === 'subscribers' ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>
+            className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-semibold transition-colors ${activeTab === 'subscribers' ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>
             Subscribers
           </button>
           <button
             onClick={() => setActiveTab('send-digest')}
-            className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-semibold transition-colors ${activeTab === 'send-digest' ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>
+            className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-semibold transition-colors ${activeTab === 'send-digest' ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>
             Send Digest
           </button>
         </div>
@@ -457,7 +457,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                   <button
                     key={s}
                     onClick={() => setStatusFilter(s)}
-                    className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold capitalize transition-colors ${statusFilter === s ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}
+                    className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold capitalize transition-colors ${statusFilter === s ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}
                   >
                     {s}
                   </button>
@@ -478,9 +478,9 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
 
             {/* Bulk Actions Bar */}
             {someSelected && (
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-between bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 mb-4">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 mb-4">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                  <span className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-[#3b82f6]">
+                  <span className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-[#ffb800]">
                     {selectedIds.size} selected
                   </span>
                   <button
@@ -512,7 +512,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                     Delete
                   </button>
                   {bulkLoading && (
-                    <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                    <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                   )}
                 </div>
               </div>
@@ -522,7 +522,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
             <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
               {loadingData ? (
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-                  <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                  <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                 </div>
               ) : subscribers.length === 0 ? (
                 <div className="text-center py-16">
@@ -540,7 +540,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                           type="checkbox"
                           checked={allSelected}
                           onChange={toggleSelectAll}
-                          className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#444] bg-[#1a1a1a] accent-[#3b82f6] cursor-pointer"
+                          className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#444] bg-[#1a1a1a] accent-[#ffb800] cursor-pointer"
                         />
                       </th>
                       <th className="text-left px-4 py-3 text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider">Email</th>
@@ -561,14 +561,14 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                             type="checkbox"
                             checked={selectedIds.has(sub.id)}
                             onChange={() => toggleSelect(sub.id)}
-                            className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#444] bg-[#1a1a1a] accent-[#3b82f6] cursor-pointer"
+                            className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#444] bg-[#1a1a1a] accent-[#ffb800] cursor-pointer"
                           />
                         </td>
                         <td className="px-4 py-3 text-sm font-body text-[#e0e0e0]">{sub.email}</td>
                         <td className="px-4 py-3 hidden md:table-cell">
                           <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-1">
                             {sub.topics?.slice(0, 3).map((t) => (
-                              <span key={t} className="text-xs bg-[#1a2535] text-[#3b82f6] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{t}</span>
+                              <span key={t} className="text-xs bg-[#1a1208] text-[#ffb800] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{t}</span>
                             ))}
                             {sub.topics?.length > 3 && (
                               <span className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body">+{sub.topics.length - 3}</span>
@@ -616,21 +616,21 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
         {activeTab === 'send-digest' && (
           <div className="max-w-2xl">
             {/* SMTP warning if not configured */}
-            <div className="bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg p-4 mb-6 flex gap-3">
-              <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-[#3b82f6] flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+            <div className="bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg p-4 mb-6 flex gap-3">
+              <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-[#ffb800] flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M13 16h-1v-4h-1m1-4h.01M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z" />
               </svg>
               <div>
                 <p className="text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-body font-semibold">SMTP Required</p>
                 <p className="text-[#777] text-xs font-body mt-0.5">
-                  Set <code className="text-[#3b82f6]">SMTP_HOST</code>, <code className="text-[#3b82f6]">SMTP_USER</code>, <code className="text-[#3b82f6]">SMTP_PASS</code>, and <code className="text-[#3b82f6]">SMTP_FROM_EMAIL</code> in your environment variables to enable sending.
+                  Set <code className="text-[#ffb800]">SMTP_HOST</code>, <code className="text-[#ffb800]">SMTP_USER</code>, <code className="text-[#ffb800]">SMTP_PASS</code>, and <code className="text-[#ffb800]">SMTP_FROM_EMAIL</code> in your environment variables to enable sending.
                 </p>
               </div>
             </div>
 
             {/* Applied template badge */}
             {appliedTemplate && (
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-between bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 mb-4">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 mb-4">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                   <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5" style={{ backgroundColor: appliedTemplate.accent_color + '20' }}>
                     <span style={{ color: appliedTemplate.accent_color }}>
@@ -662,7 +662,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
               <p className="text-xs font-body text-[#555]">Fill in the fields below or start from a template</p>
               <button
                 onClick={() => { fetchTemplates(); setShowTemplateDrawer(true); }}
-                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#1a2535] transition-colors"
+                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#ffb800] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#1a1208] transition-colors"
               >
                 <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                   <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 00-9-9z" />
@@ -725,7 +725,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                   <button
                     type="button"
                     onClick={addArticle}
-                    className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-400 font-body font-semibold transition-colors"
+                    className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-400 font-body font-semibold transition-colors"
                   >
                     + Add Article
                   </button>
@@ -807,7 +807,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#252525] flex-shrink-0">
               <h2 className="font-display font-bold text-white text-base">Choose a Template</h2>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                <Link href="/admin/newsletter/templates" className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] font-body hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">
+                <Link href="/admin/newsletter/templates" className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] font-body hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">
                   Manage templates →
                 </Link>
                 <button onClick={() => setShowTemplateDrawer(false)} className="text-[#555] hover:text-white transition-colors">
@@ -820,12 +820,12 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
             <div className="overflow-y-auto flex-1 p-4">
               {loadingTemplates ? (
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-12">
-                  <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                  <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                 </div>
               ) : templates.length === 0 ? (
                 <div className="text-center py-12">
                   <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-sm">No templates found.</p>
-                  <Link href="/admin/newsletter/templates" className="text-[#3b82f6] text-sm font-body hover:text-blue-400 mt-2 inline-block">
+                  <Link href="/admin/newsletter/templates" className="text-[#ffb800] text-sm font-body hover:text-blue-400 mt-2 inline-block">
                     Create your first template →
                   </Link>
                 </div>
@@ -835,7 +835,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                     <button
                       key={tpl.id}
                       onClick={() => applyTemplate(tpl)}
-                      className="flex items-start gap-3 p-4 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-xl text-left hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1a2535] transition-colors group"
+                      className="flex items-start gap-3 p-4 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-xl text-left hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1a1208] transition-colors group"
                     >
                       <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5" style={{ backgroundColor: tpl.accent_color + '20' }}>
                         <span style={{ color: tpl.accent_color }}>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/newsletter/templates/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/newsletter/templates/page.tsx
index eb7a0b6..f86d2e3 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/newsletter/templates/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/newsletter/templates/page.tsx
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ const STYLE_OPTIONS = [
 ];
 
 const ACCENT_COLORS = [
-  '#3b82f6', '#ef4444', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6', '#f59e0b', '#ec4899', '#06b6d4', '#f97316',
+  '#ffb800', '#ef4444', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6', '#f59e0b', '#ec4899', '#06b6d4', '#f97316',
 ];
 
 const LAYOUT_ICONS: Record<string, React.ReactNode> = {
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ const emptyForm = (): Omit<NewsletterTemplate, 'id' | 'is_preset' | 'created_at'
   subject_prefix: '',
   header_text: '',
   footer_text: '',
-  accent_color: '#3b82f6',
+  accent_color: '#ffb800',
   article_blocks: [{ title: '', excerpt: '', url: '', category: '' }],
 });
 
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
   if (loading) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -272,11 +272,11 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
         <div className="mb-8">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-4">
             <h2 className="font-display font-bold text-white text-base">Preset Templates</h2>
-            <span className="text-xs bg-[#1a2535] text-[#3b82f6] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{presets.length}</span>
+            <span className="text-xs bg-[#1a1208] text-[#ffb800] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{presets.length}</span>
           </div>
           {loadingData ? (
             <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-12">
-              <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+              <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
             </div>
           ) : (
             <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
         <div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-4">
             <h2 className="font-display font-bold text-white text-base">Custom Templates</h2>
-            <span className="text-xs bg-[#1a2535] text-[#3b82f6] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{custom.length}</span>
+            <span className="text-xs bg-[#1a1208] text-[#ffb800] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{custom.length}</span>
           </div>
           {!loadingData && custom.length === 0 ? (
             <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-10 text-center">
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 00-9-9z" />
               </svg>
               <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-sm mb-3">No custom templates yet</p>
-              <button onClick={openNew} className="text-[#3b82f6] text-sm font-body font-semibold hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">
+              <button onClick={openNew} className="text-[#ffb800] text-sm font-body font-semibold hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">
                 Create your first template →
               </button>
             </div>
@@ -376,8 +376,8 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
                       key={opt.value}
                       type="button"
                       onClick={() => setForm((f) => ({ ...f, layout: opt.value as NewsletterTemplate['layout'] }))}
-                      className={`flex items-start gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg border text-left transition-colors ${form.layout === opt.value ? 'border-[#3b82f6] bg-[#1a2535]' : 'border-[#252525] bg-[#0d0d0d] hover:border-[#333]'}`}>
-                      <span className={`mt-0.5 ${form.layout === opt.value ? 'text-[#3b82f6]' : 'text-[#555]'}`}>
+                      className={`flex items-start gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg border text-left transition-colors ${form.layout === opt.value ? 'border-[#ffb800] bg-[#1a1208]' : 'border-[#252525] bg-[#0d0d0d] hover:border-[#333]'}`}>
+                      <span className={`mt-0.5 ${form.layout === opt.value ? 'text-[#ffb800]' : 'text-[#555]'}`}>
                         {LAYOUT_ICONS[opt.value]}
                       </span>
                       <div>
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
                       key={opt.value}
                       type="button"
                       onClick={() => setForm((f) => ({ ...f, style: opt.value as NewsletterTemplate['style'] }))}
-                      className={`flex-1 py-2.5 px-3 rounded-lg border text-sm font-body font-semibold transition-colors ${form.style === opt.value ? 'border-[#3b82f6] bg-[#1a2535] text-white' : 'border-[#252525] bg-[#0d0d0d] text-[#888] hover:border-[#333]'}`}>
+                      className={`flex-1 py-2.5 px-3 rounded-lg border text-sm font-body font-semibold transition-colors ${form.style === opt.value ? 'border-[#ffb800] bg-[#1a1208] text-white' : 'border-[#252525] bg-[#0d0d0d] text-[#888] hover:border-[#333]'}`}>
                       {opt.label}
                     </button>
                   ))}
@@ -469,7 +469,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
               <div>
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2">
                   <label className="text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#888] uppercase tracking-wider">Article Block Slots</label>
-                  <button type="button" onClick={addBlock} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-400 font-body font-semibold transition-colors">
+                  <button type="button" onClick={addBlock} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-400 font-body font-semibold transition-colors">
                     + Add Slot
                   </button>
                 </div>
@@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
                                 type="checkbox"
                                 checked={!!block.featured}
                                 onChange={(e) => updateBlock(i, 'featured', e.target.checked)}
-                                className="w-3 h-3 accent-[#3b82f6]"
+                                className="w-3 h-3 accent-[#ffb800]"
                               />
                               <span className="text-xs font-body text-[#888]">Featured</span>
                             </label>
@@ -597,7 +597,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
                     {previewTemplate.article_blocks.map((b, i) => (
                       <div key={i} className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#0d0d0d] rounded px-3 py-2">
                         <span className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body w-12 flex-shrink-0">Slot {i + 1}</span>
-                        {b.featured && <span className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] font-body bg-[#1a2535] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Featured</span>}
+                        {b.featured && <span className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] font-body bg-[#1a1208] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Featured</span>}
                         {b.category && <span className="text-xs text-[#888] font-body">{b.category}</span>}
                         {b.title && <span className="text-xs text-[#e0e0e0] font-body truncate">{b.title}</span>}
                       </div>
@@ -668,12 +668,12 @@ function TemplateCard({ template, onEdit, onDelete, onPreview, deletingId }: Tem
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
           <button
             onClick={() => onPreview(template)}
-            className="flex-1 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#1a2535] transition-colors">
+            className="flex-1 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#ffb800] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#1a1208] transition-colors">
             Preview
           </button>
           <Link
             href={`/admin/newsletter?template=${template.id}`}
-            className="flex-1 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-center text-white bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#1e3a5f] transition-colors">
+            className="flex-1 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-center text-white bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#4a3500] transition-colors">
             Use
           </Link>
           {!template.is_preset && (
diff --git a/src/app/admin/notifications/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/notifications/page.tsx
index c8f05b0..1d9d0aa 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/notifications/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/notifications/page.tsx
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ function NotificationRow({ notification: n, onMarkRead, onDismiss }: Notificatio
             {n.actionUrl && (
               <Link
                 href={n.actionUrl}
-                className="text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 transition-colors"
+                className="text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 transition-colors"
               >
                 {n.actionLabel || 'View →'}
               </Link>
@@ -474,7 +474,7 @@ export default function NotificationsPage() {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="text-center">
-          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin mx-auto mb-3" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin mx-auto mb-3" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading notifications…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -512,7 +512,7 @@ export default function NotificationsPage() {
             {stats.unread > 0 && (
               <button
                 onClick={handleMarkAllRead}
-                className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#3b82f6]/30 rounded hover:bg-[#3b82f6]/10 transition-colors"
+                className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#ffb800] border border-[#ffb800]/30 rounded hover:bg-[#ffb800]/10 transition-colors"
               >
                 Mark all read
               </button>
@@ -558,7 +558,7 @@ export default function NotificationsPage() {
             label="Unread"
             value={stats.unread}
             icon={<BellIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
-            color="text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#3b82f6]/5 border-[#3b82f6]/30"
+            color="text-[#ffb800] bg-[#ffb800]/5 border-[#ffb800]/30"
             active={filter === 'unread'}
             onClick={() => setFilter(filter === 'unread' ? 'all' : 'unread')}
           />
@@ -580,7 +580,7 @@ export default function NotificationsPage() {
                 onClick={() => setFilter(f)}
                 className={`px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-bold rounded transition-colors ${
                   filter === f
-                    ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                     : 'text-[#555] hover:text-[#888] hover:bg-[#111]'
                 }`}
               >
diff --git a/src/app/admin/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/page.tsx
index 92154db..7e15729 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/page.tsx
@@ -125,15 +125,15 @@ interface QuickActionProps {
 
 function QuickAction({ label, description, href, icon, accent }: QuickActionProps) {
   return (
-    <Link href={href} className="flex items-center gap-3 p-3 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-all group">
+    <Link href={href} className="flex items-center gap-3 p-3 bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-all group">
       <div className={`w-9 h-9 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 ${accent} group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform`}>
         {icon}
       </div>
       <div className="min-w-0">
-        <p className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-white group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">{label}</p>
+        <p className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-white group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">{label}</p>
         <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body truncate">{description}</p>
       </div>
-      <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#444] group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] ml-auto flex-shrink-0 transition-colors" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+      <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#444] group-hover:text-[#ffb800] ml-auto flex-shrink-0 transition-colors" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
         <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7" />
       </svg>
     </Link>
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ export default function AdminDashboardPage() {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-3">
-          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading dashboard…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -375,7 +375,7 @@ export default function AdminDashboardPage() {
             <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
               <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#1a1a1a] flex items-center justify-between">
                 <h2 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Recent Activity</h2>
-                <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">View all →</Link>
+                <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">View all →</Link>
               </div>
               <div className="divide-y divide-[#1a1a1a]">
                 {recentActivity.length === 0 ? (
diff --git a/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/ReviewActions.tsx b/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/ReviewActions.tsx
index 98fa8cf..9eed03b 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/ReviewActions.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/ReviewActions.tsx
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ export default function ReviewActions({ id, currentStatus }: Props) {
         value={note}
         onChange={(e) => setNote(e.target.value)}
         placeholder="Reviewer note (optional)"
-        className="w-full rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-sm text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none"
+        className="w-full rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-sm text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none"
         rows={2}
       />
       <div className="mt-3 flex flex-wrap gap-3 text-sm">
diff --git a/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/page.tsx
index 062b381..a4c91b8 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -41,12 +41,12 @@ export default async function ReviewDetailPage({ params }: { params: Promise<{ i
 
   return (
     <main className="mx-auto max-w-6xl px-6 py-10 text-[#e5e7eb]">
-      <Link href="/admin/review-queue" className="text-sm text-[#60a5fa] hover:underline">
+      <Link href="/admin/review-queue" className="text-sm text-[#ffd25a] hover:underline">
         ← Back to queue
       </Link>
 
       <header className="mt-4 mb-6 border-b border-[#222] pb-4">
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 text-xs uppercase tracking-wider text-[#60a5fa]">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 text-xs uppercase tracking-wider text-[#ffd25a]">
           <span>{persona?.name || "—"}</span>
           <span className="text-[#4b5563]">·</span>
           <span>{art.category}</span>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/review-queue/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/review-queue/page.tsx
index 48a51f9..80b95dc 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/review-queue/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/review-queue/page.tsx
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ export default async function ReviewQueuePage() {
             return (
               <li
                 key={r.id}
-                className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#0b0f17] p-5 hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors"
+                className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#0b0f17] p-5 hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors"
               >
                 <div className="flex items-start gap-4">
                   {persona?.avatar_url ? (
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ export default async function ReviewQueuePage() {
                     <div className="h-14 w-14 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937]" />
                   )}
                   <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                    <div className="text-xs uppercase tracking-wider text-[#60a5fa]">
+                    <div className="text-xs uppercase tracking-wider text-[#ffd25a]">
                       {persona?.name || "—"} · {r.category}
                     </div>
                     <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mt-1">{r.title}</h2>
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ export default async function ReviewQueuePage() {
                     <div className="mt-4 flex flex-wrap items-center gap-3 text-xs">
                       <Link
                         href={`/admin/review-queue/${r.id}`}
-                        className="rounded bg-[#1d4ed8] px-3 py-1.5 font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#2563eb]"
+                        className="rounded bg-[#1d4ed8] px-3 py-1.5 font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#d99700]"
                       >
                         Review
                       </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/rmp/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/rmp/page.tsx
index f262117..184b1e6 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/rmp/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/rmp/page.tsx
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ export default function RmpHubPage() {
 
   useEffect(() => { if (!loading && !user) router?.push('/login'); }, [user, loading, router]);
 
-  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
+  if (loading) return <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center"><div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -83,14 +83,14 @@ export default function RmpHubPage() {
                   </Link>
                 ))}
               </div>
-              <Link href={section?.href} className="block w-full text-center px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">
+              <Link href={section?.href} className="block w-full text-center px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">
                 Open {section?.title}
               </Link>
             </div>
           ))}
         </div>
 
-        <div className="bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1a2535] rounded-lg p-4">
+        <div className="bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1a1208] rounded-lg p-4">
           <p className="text-xs text-[#555] mb-3">Quick Navigation</p>
           <RmpAdminNav />
         </div>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/roles/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/roles/page.tsx
index d4e701f..5076692 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/roles/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/roles/page.tsx
@@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-3">
-          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading roles panel…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -376,7 +376,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                 key={role}
                 onClick={() => { setSelectedRole(role === selectedRole ? 'all' : role); setActiveTab('assign'); }}
                 className={`bg-[#111] border rounded-lg p-4 text-left hover:border-[#333] transition-all ${
-                  selectedRole === role ? 'border-[#3b82f6] bg-[#0d1a2d]' : 'border-[#252525]'
+                  selectedRole === role ? 'border-[#ffb800] bg-[#0d1a2d]' : 'border-[#252525]'
                 }`}
               >
                 <div className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-body font-semibold border mb-2 ${color}`}>
@@ -402,7 +402,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
               onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab.id)}
               className={`flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-medium transition-all ${
                 activeTab === tab.id
-                  ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                  ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                   : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
               }`}
             >
@@ -428,13 +428,13 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                   placeholder="Search users…"
                   value={searchQuery}
                   onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2 text-sm text-white placeholder-[#555] font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2 text-sm text-white placeholder-[#555] font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 />
               </div>
               <select
                 value={selectedRole}
                 onChange={(e) => setSelectedRole(e.target.value)}
-                className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               >
                 <option value="all">All Roles</option>
                 {ROLES.map((r) => (
@@ -500,14 +500,14 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                               defaultValue={u.role}
                               onChange={(e) => handleAssignRole(u.id, e.target.value)}
                               disabled={processingUserId === u.id}
-                              className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-2 py-1.5 text-xs text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] disabled:opacity-50"
+                              className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg px-2 py-1.5 text-xs text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] disabled:opacity-50"
                             >
                               {ROLES.map((r) => (
                                 <option key={r} value={r} className="capitalize">{r.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + r.slice(1)}</option>
                               ))}
                             </select>
                             {processingUserId === u.id && (
-                              <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                              <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                             )}
                           </div>
                         </td>
@@ -557,7 +557,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                           <button
                             onClick={handleSavePermissions}
                             disabled={savingPermissions}
-                            className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 flex items-center gap-1.5"
+                            className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 flex items-center gap-1.5"
                           >
                             {savingPermissions && <div className="w-3 h-3 border-2 border-white border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />}
                             Save Changes
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                                 {isEditing ? (
                                   <button
                                     onClick={() => setEditedPermissions((prev) => ({ ...prev, [key]: !val }))}
-                                    className={`relative w-9 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors ${val ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}
+                                    className={`relative w-9 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors ${val ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}
                                   >
                                     <span className={`absolute top-0.5 w-4 h-4 bg-white rounded-full shadow transition-transform ${val ? 'translate-x-4' : 'translate-x-0.5'}`} />
                                   </button>
@@ -644,7 +644,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                       onClick={() => setActivityRoleFilter(r)}
                       className={`px-2.5 py-1 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-medium transition-colors capitalize ${
                         activityRoleFilter === r
-                          ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                          ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                           : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                       }`}
                     >
diff --git a/src/app/admin/suspensions/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/suspensions/page.tsx
index 2460a53..bab4745 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/suspensions/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/suspensions/page.tsx
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
   if (loading) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0d1117] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
               onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab)}
               className={`px-4 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold capitalize transition-colors border-b-2 -mb-px ${
                 activeTab === tab
-                  ? 'text-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6]'
+                  ? 'text-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800]'
                   : 'text-[#555] border-transparent hover:text-[#888]'
               }`}
             >
@@ -304,7 +304,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
 
         {loadingData ? (
           <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-            <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+            <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           </div>
         ) : (
           <>
@@ -336,7 +336,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
                           <tr key={s.id} className="border-b border-[#1a2030] hover:bg-[#0d1117]/50 transition-colors">
                             <td className="px-5 py-3.5">
                               <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                                <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#3b82f6] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
+                                <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#ffb800] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
                                   {s.user?.avatar_url ? (
                                     <img src={s.user.avatar_url} alt={s.user.full_name || s.user.email} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                                   ) : (
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
                           <tr key={s.id} className="border-b border-[#1a2030] hover:bg-[#0d1117]/50 transition-colors">
                             <td className="px-5 py-3.5">
                               <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                                <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-bold flex-shrink-0">
+                                <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-bold flex-shrink-0">
                                   {(s.user?.full_name?.[0] || s.user?.email?.[0] || '?').toUpperCase()}
                                 </div>
                                 <div className="min-w-0">
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
                       placeholder="Search users..."
                       value={userSearch}
                       onChange={(e) => setUserSearch(e.target.value)}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#111827] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg pl-9 pr-3 py-2 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#111827] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg pl-9 pr-3 py-2 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                     />
                   </div>
                 </div>
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
                             <tr key={u.id} className="border-b border-[#1a2030] hover:bg-[#0d1117]/50 transition-colors">
                               <td className="px-5 py-3.5">
                                 <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                                  <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#3b82f6] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
+                                  <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#ffb800] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
                                     {u.avatar_url ? (
                                       <img src={u.avatar_url} alt={u.full_name || u.email} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                                     ) : (
@@ -572,7 +572,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
             <form onSubmit={handleSuspend} className="px-6 py-5 space-y-4">
               {/* User info */}
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#0d1117] rounded-lg p-3">
-                <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#3b82f6] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
+                <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#ffb800] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
                   {selectedUser.avatar_url ? (
                     <img src={selectedUser.avatar_url} alt={selectedUser.full_name || selectedUser.email} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                   ) : (
@@ -637,7 +637,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
                   <select
                     value={suspendDuration ?? ''}
                     onChange={(e) => setSuspendDuration(e.target.value ? parseInt(e.target.value) : null)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                   >
                     {DURATION_OPTIONS.filter(d => d.value !== null).map((d) => (
                       <option key={d.value} value={d.value!}>{d.label}</option>
@@ -657,7 +657,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
                   onChange={(e) => setSuspendReason(e.target.value)}
                   placeholder="Explain the reason for this action..."
                   rows={3}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] resize-none"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] resize-none"
                 />
               </div>
 
@@ -729,7 +729,7 @@ export default function AdminSuspensionsPage() {
                   onChange={(e) => setLiftReason(e.target.value)}
                   placeholder="Reason for lifting this restriction..."
                   rows={2}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] resize-none"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] resize-none"
                 />
               </div>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3 pt-1">
diff --git a/src/app/admin/users/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/users/page.tsx
index 4c0ba6c..776f5dd 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/users/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/users/page.tsx
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
   if (loading) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0d1117] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
             </div>
             <button
               onClick={() => setShowInviteModal(true)}
-              className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white text-sm font-semibold px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white text-sm font-semibold px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
             >
               <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
                 <path d="M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12 19.79 19.79 0 0 1 1.61 3.41 2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.22h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72c.127.96.361 1.903.7 2.81a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L7.91 8.96a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.96-.96a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45c.907.339 1.85.573 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 21.5 16.5z" />
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
               onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab)}
               className={`px-4 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold capitalize transition-colors border-b-2 -mb-px ${
                 activeTab === tab
-                  ? 'text-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6]'
+                  ? 'text-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800]'
                   : 'text-[#555] border-transparent hover:text-[#888]'
               }`}
             >
@@ -331,14 +331,14 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
               placeholder={activeTab === 'users' ? 'Search users...' : 'Search by email...'}
               value={searchQuery}
               onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
-              className="w-full bg-[#111827] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg pl-9 pr-3 py-2 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+              className="w-full bg-[#111827] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg pl-9 pr-3 py-2 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
             />
           </div>
           {activeTab === 'users' && (
             <select
               value={roleFilter}
               onChange={(e) => setRoleFilter(e.target.value)}
-              className="bg-[#111827] border border-[#1f2937] text-[#ccc] text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+              className="bg-[#111827] border border-[#1f2937] text-[#ccc] text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
             >
               <option value="all">All Roles</option>
               {ROLE_OPTIONS.map((r) => (
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
           <div className="bg-[#111827] border border-[#1f2937] rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
             {loadingData ? (
               <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
               </div>
             ) : filteredUsers.length === 0 ? (
               <div className="text-center py-16 text-[#555]">
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                       <tr key={u.id} className="border-b border-[#1a2030] hover:bg-[#0d1117]/50 transition-colors">
                         <td className="px-5 py-3.5">
                           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                            <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#3b82f6] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
+                            <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#ffb800] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
                               {u.avatar_url ? (
                                 <img src={u.avatar_url} alt={u.full_name || u.email} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                               ) : (
@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                             <button
                               onClick={() => openEditRole(u)}
                               disabled={processingIds.has(u.id)}
-                              className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-medium px-2 py-1 rounded hover:bg-[#1f2937] disabled:opacity-50"
+                              className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-medium px-2 py-1 rounded hover:bg-[#1f2937] disabled:opacity-50"
                             >
                               Edit Role
                             </button>
@@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
           <div className="bg-[#111827] border border-[#1f2937] rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
             {loadingData ? (
               <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
               </div>
             ) : filteredInvitations.length === 0 ? (
               <div className="text-center py-16 text-[#555]">
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                 <p className="text-sm">No invitations sent yet</p>
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setShowInviteModal(true)}
-                  className="mt-3 text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#60a5fa] text-sm transition-colors"
+                  className="mt-3 text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffd25a] text-sm transition-colors"
                 >
                   Send your first invitation →
                 </button>
@@ -491,7 +491,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                         <tr key={inv.id} className="border-b border-[#1a2030] hover:bg-[#0d1117]/50 transition-colors">
                           <td className="px-5 py-3.5">
                             <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-                              <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-bold flex-shrink-0">
+                              <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-bold flex-shrink-0">
                                 {inv.email[0].toUpperCase()}
                               </div>
                               <span className="text-white text-sm">{inv.email}</span>
@@ -564,7 +564,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                   value={inviteEmail}
                   onChange={(e) => setInviteEmail(e.target.value)}
                   placeholder="contributor@example.com"
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 />
               </div>
               <div>
@@ -574,7 +574,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                 <select
                   value={inviteRole}
                   onChange={(e) => setInviteRole(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 >
                   <option value="contributor">Contributor — can submit articles for review</option>
                   <option value="editor">Editor — can publish and manage articles</option>
@@ -590,7 +590,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                   onChange={(e) => setInviteMessage(e.target.value)}
                   placeholder="Add a personal note to the invitation email..."
                   rows={3}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] resize-none"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] resize-none"
                 />
               </div>
               <div className="bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] rounded-lg p-3">
@@ -609,7 +609,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={inviteSending || !inviteEmail.trim()}
-                  className="flex-1 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-semibold py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                  className="flex-1 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-semibold py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
                 >
                   {inviteSending ? (
                     <>
@@ -644,7 +644,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
             </div>
             <div className="px-6 py-5 space-y-4">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#0d1117] rounded-lg p-3">
-                <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#3b82f6] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
+                <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#ffb800] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden">
                   {editingUser.avatar_url ? (
                     <img src={editingUser.avatar_url} alt={editingUser.full_name || editingUser.email} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                   ) : (
@@ -666,7 +666,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                       key={r.value}
                       className={`flex items-center gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg border cursor-pointer transition-colors ${
                         editRole === r.value
-                          ? 'border-[#3b82f6] bg-[#3b82f6]/10'
+                          ? 'border-[#ffb800] bg-[#ffb800]/10'
                           : 'border-[#1f2937] hover:border-[#2a3a50]'
                       }`}
                     >
@@ -679,9 +679,9 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                         className="sr-only"
                       />
                       <span className={`w-3.5 h-3.5 rounded-full border-2 flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 ${
-                        editRole === r.value ? 'border-[#3b82f6]' : 'border-[#444]'
+                        editRole === r.value ? 'border-[#ffb800]' : 'border-[#444]'
                       }`}>
-                        {editRole === r.value && <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6]" />}
+                        {editRole === r.value && <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#ffb800]" />}
                       </span>
                       <span className={`text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide px-2 py-0.5 rounded ${r.color}`}>
                         {r.label}
@@ -700,7 +700,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                 <button
                   onClick={handleEditSave}
                   disabled={editSaving || editRole === editingUser.role}
-                  className="flex-1 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-semibold py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                  className="flex-1 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-semibold py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
                 >
                   {editSaving ? (
                     <>
diff --git a/src/app/advertise/page.tsx b/src/app/advertise/page.tsx
index 1c1f9c1..946dfa3 100644
--- a/src/app/advertise/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/advertise/page.tsx
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
 
       {/* Hero */}
       {/* DO NOT OVERRIDE — Advertise page hero section */}
-      <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border-b border-[#1e3a5f] py-12">
+      <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border-b border-[#4a3500] py-12">
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 text-center">
           <span className="section-label mb-3 inline-block">Advertise</span>
           <h1 className="font-heading text-white text-4xl font-bold mb-4">Reach Pro AV &amp; Live Production Professionals</h1>
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
           <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
             {stats.map((stat) => (
               <div key={stat.label} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-5 text-center">
-                <div className="font-heading text-[#3b82f6] text-2xl font-bold mb-1">{stat.value}</div>
+                <div className="font-heading text-[#ffb800] text-2xl font-bold mb-1">{stat.value}</div>
                 <div className="font-body text-[#777] text-xs uppercase tracking-wide">{stat.label}</div>
               </div>
             ))}
@@ -86,10 +86,10 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
             <table className="w-full text-sm font-body">
               <thead>
                 <tr className="border-b border-[#222]">
-                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#3b82f6] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Placement</th>
-                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#3b82f6] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Dimensions</th>
-                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#3b82f6] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Location</th>
-                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#3b82f6] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Rate</th>
+                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#ffb800] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Placement</th>
+                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#ffb800] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Dimensions</th>
+                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#ffb800] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Location</th>
+                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#ffb800] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Rate</th>
                 </tr>
               </thead>
               <tbody>
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
                     <td className="py-3 px-4 text-[#e0e0e0] font-medium">{zone.name}</td>
                     <td className="py-3 px-4 text-[#888] font-mono text-xs">{zone.dimensions}</td>
                     <td className="py-3 px-4 text-[#777]">{zone.placement}</td>
-                    <td className="py-3 px-4 text-[#3b82f6] font-medium">{zone.cpm}</td>
+                    <td className="py-3 px-4 text-[#ffb800] font-medium">{zone.cpm}</td>
                   </tr>
                 ))}
               </tbody>
@@ -123,23 +123,23 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
                 <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-lg font-bold mb-4">Sales Contact</h3>
                 <div className="space-y-4">
                   <div>
-                    <p className="font-body text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Advertising Sales</p>
+                    <p className="font-body text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Advertising Sales</p>
                     <p className="font-body text-[#e0e0e0] font-medium">Jeff Victor</p>
-                    <a href="mailto:jeff@avbeat.com" className="font-body text-[#3b82f6] text-sm hover:underline">
+                    <a href="mailto:jeff@avbeat.com" className="font-body text-[#ffb800] text-sm hover:underline">
                       jeff@avbeat.com
                     </a>
                   </div>
                   <div className="border-t border-[#222] pt-4">
-                    <p className="font-body text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Publication</p>
+                    <p className="font-body text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Publication</p>
                     <p className="font-body text-[#777] text-sm">AV Beat</p>
                     <p className="font-body text-[#777] text-sm">Relevant Media Properties</p>
                   </div>
                   <div className="border-t border-[#222] pt-4">
-                    <p className="font-body text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">What We Offer</p>
+                    <p className="font-body text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">What We Offer</p>
                     <ul className="space-y-1.5">
                       {["Display advertising (web)", "Newsletter sponsorships", "Sponsored content", "Event coverage partnerships", "Podcast sponsorships"].map((item) => (
                         <li key={item} className="flex items-start gap-2 text-[#777] text-sm font-body">
-                          <span className="text-[#3b82f6] mt-0.5">✓</span>
+                          <span className="text-[#ffb800] mt-0.5">✓</span>
                           {item}
                         </li>
                       ))}
@@ -152,16 +152,16 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
             {/* Form */}
             <div className="lg:col-span-8">
               {submitted ? (
-                <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3b82f6] p-8 text-center">
-                  <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6]/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
+                <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#ffb800] p-8 text-center">
+                  <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-full bg-[#ffb800]/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
                     <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" aria-hidden="true">
-                      <path d="M5 12l4 4 10-10" stroke="#3b82f6" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
+                      <path d="M5 12l4 4 10-10" stroke="#ffb800" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
                     </svg>
                   </div>
                   <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xl font-bold mb-2">Message Sent!</h3>
                   <p className="font-body text-[#777] text-sm">
                     Thanks for reaching out. Jeff will be in touch within one business day at{" "}
-                    <a href="mailto:jeff@avbeat.com" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">jeff@avbeat.com</a>.
+                    <a href="mailto:jeff@avbeat.com" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">jeff@avbeat.com</a>.
                   </p>
                 </div>
               ) : (
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
                     {loading ? "Sending..." : "Send Inquiry"}
                   </button>
                   <p className="text-[#555] text-xs font-body">
-                    Or email directly: <a href="mailto:jeff@avbeat.com" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">jeff@avbeat.com</a>
+                    Or email directly: <a href="mailto:jeff@avbeat.com" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">jeff@avbeat.com</a>
                   </p>
                 </form>
               )}
diff --git a/src/app/api/newsletter/templates/route.ts b/src/app/api/newsletter/templates/route.ts
index 2afe11a..315dfd1 100644
--- a/src/app/api/newsletter/templates/route.ts
+++ b/src/app/api/newsletter/templates/route.ts
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
       subject_prefix: subject_prefix || '',
       header_text: header_text || '',
       footer_text: footer_text || '',
-      accent_color: accent_color || '#3b82f6',
+      accent_color: accent_color || '#ffb800',
       article_blocks: article_blocks || [],
       is_preset: false,
     })
diff --git a/src/app/articles/[slug]/ArticleDetailClient.tsx b/src/app/articles/[slug]/ArticleDetailClient.tsx
index 8e0579f..bf0fd1c 100644
--- a/src/app/articles/[slug]/ArticleDetailClient.tsx
+++ b/src/app/articles/[slug]/ArticleDetailClient.tsx
@@ -229,9 +229,9 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
       {/* DO NOT OVERRIDE — article breadcrumb and back navigation */}
       <div className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border-b border-[#1a1a1a]">
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-2.5 flex items-center gap-2 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
-          <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+          <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Home</Link>
           <span>/</span>
-          <Link href={sectionHref} className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">{sectionLabel}</Link>
+          <Link href={sectionHref} className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">{sectionLabel}</Link>
           <span>/</span>
           <span className="text-[#888] truncate max-w-[300px]">{article.title}</span>
         </div>
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
             {/* Article Header */}
             <div className="mb-8">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
-                <Link href={sectionHref} className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+                <Link href={sectionHref} className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
                   {article.category}
                 </Link>
                 <span className="text-xs text-[#777]">{article.date}</span>
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                   <div>
                     <Link
                       href={`/authors/${article.authorSlug}`}
-                      className="font-heading font-bold text-sm hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-[#e0e0e0]">
+                      className="font-heading font-bold text-sm hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-[#e0e0e0]">
                       {article.author}
                     </Link>
                     <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#777]">{article.authorTitle}</p>
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                       <>
                         <a href={`mailto:?subject=${encodeURIComponent(article.title)}&body=${encodeURIComponent(articleUrl)}`}
                            aria-label="Share via email" title="Email"
-                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                           <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                             <rect x="2" y="4" width="20" height="16" rx="2" />
                             <path d="m22 7-8.97 5.7a1.94 1.94 0 0 1-2.06 0L2 7" />
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                         <button type="button"
                           onClick={async () => { try { await navigator.clipboard.writeText(articleUrl); } catch {} }}
                           aria-label="Copy article link" title="Copy link"
-                          className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors">
+                          className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors">
                           <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                             <path d="M10 13a5 5 0 0 0 7.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 0 0-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"/>
                             <path d="M14 11a5 5 0 0 0-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 0 0 7.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"/>
@@ -334,7 +334,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                     onClick={handleSaveToReadingList}
                     disabled={savingState !== "idle"}
                     aria-label={isSaved ? "Remove from reading list" : "Save to reading list"}
-                    className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                    className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                     {savingState === "saving" ? "Saving..." : savingState === "removing" ? "Removing..." : isSaved ? "✓ Saved" : "Save"}
                   </button>
                 </div>
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                   {article.tags.map((tag) => (
                     <span
                       key={tag}
-                      className="px-3 py-1 text-xs font-body bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors rounded-sm cursor-default">
+                      className="px-3 py-1 text-xs font-body bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors rounded-sm cursor-default">
                       {tag}
                     </span>
                   ))}
@@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
             <div className="pt-6 border-t border-[#222]">
               <Link
                 href={sectionHref}
-                className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-sm hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-[#ffb800] font-body text-sm hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                 <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                   <polyline points="15 18 9 12 15 6" />
                 </svg>
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
             {/* Related Articles */}
             {/* DO NOT OVERRIDE — related articles sidebar */}
             <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-5">
-              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
                 Related Articles
               </h3>
               <div className="space-y-4">
@@ -417,10 +417,10 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                      <p className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-0.5">
+                      <p className="text-[#ffb800] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-0.5">
                         {related.category}
                       </p>
-                      <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
+                      <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
                         {related.title}
                       </p>
                     </div>
@@ -435,19 +435,19 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                 recently-active threads so the box is never empty. */}
             {relatedForumThreads.length > 0 && (
               <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-5">
-                <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+                <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
                   Related Forum Posts
                 </h3>
                 <ul className="space-y-3.5">
                   {relatedForumThreads.map((t) => (
                     <li key={t.id}>
                       <Link href={`/forum/thread/${t.id}`} className="group block">
-                        <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
+                        <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
                           {t.title}
                         </p>
                         <p className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-1 text-[10px] text-[#666]">
                           {t.category_name && (
-                            <span className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                            <span className="text-[#ffb800] font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                               {t.category_name}
                             </span>
                           )}
@@ -461,7 +461,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                 </ul>
                 <Link
                   href="/forum"
-                  className="block mt-4 pt-3 border-t border-[#222] text-[11px] text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline font-body font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider"
+                  className="block mt-4 pt-3 border-t border-[#222] text-[11px] text-[#ffb800] hover:underline font-body font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider"
                 >
                   Browse all forum threads →
                 </Link>
@@ -479,7 +479,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
         <div
           role="status"
           aria-live="polite"
-          className="fixed bottom-4 right-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#3b82f6] text-white px-4 py-3 rounded-sm text-sm font-body shadow-lg z-50">
+          className="fixed bottom-4 right-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#ffb800] text-white px-4 py-3 rounded-sm text-sm font-body shadow-lg z-50">
           {saveToast}
         </div>
       )}
diff --git a/src/app/articles/[slug]/components/CommentsSection.tsx b/src/app/articles/[slug]/components/CommentsSection.tsx
index 3e47edd..c3ed318 100644
--- a/src/app/articles/[slug]/components/CommentsSection.tsx
+++ b/src/app/articles/[slug]/components/CommentsSection.tsx
@@ -134,8 +134,8 @@ export default function CommentsSection({ articleSlug }: CommentsSectionProps) {
       {user ? (
         <form onSubmit={handleSubmit} className="mb-8">
           <div className="flex gap-3">
-            <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1e3a5f] border border-[#2a3a50] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5">
-              <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#3b82f6]">
+            <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#4a3500] border border-[#2a3a50] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5">
+              <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#ffb800]">
                 {getInitials(user.user_metadata?.full_name || user.email || "U")}
               </span>
             </div>
@@ -146,10 +146,10 @@ export default function CommentsSection({ articleSlug }: CommentsSectionProps) {
                 placeholder="Share your thoughts on this article..."
                 rows={3}
                 maxLength={1000}
-                className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
+                className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
               />
               {error && (
-                <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#cc0000] mt-1.5">{error}</p>
+                <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#d60701] mt-1.5">{error}</p>
               )}
               <div className="flex items-center justify-between mt-2">
                 <span className="font-body text-[11px] text-[#555]">
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ export default function CommentsSection({ articleSlug }: CommentsSectionProps) {
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={submitting || !newComment.trim()}
-                  className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide px-5 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                  className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide px-5 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                   {submitting ? "Posting..." : "Post Comment"}
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -166,14 +166,14 @@ export default function CommentsSection({ articleSlug }: CommentsSectionProps) {
           </div>
         </form>
       ) : (
-        <div className="mb-8 bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-sm p-5 flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
+        <div className="mb-8 bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-sm p-5 flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
           <div>
             <p className="font-body text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-0.5">Join the conversation</p>
             <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#666]">Sign in to post a comment on this article.</p>
           </div>
           <Link
             href="/login"
-            className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide px-5 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
+            className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide px-5 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
             Sign In
           </Link>
         </div>
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ export default function CommentsSection({ articleSlug }: CommentsSectionProps) {
             const isOwn = user?.id === comment.user_id;
             return (
               <div key={comment.id} className="flex gap-3 group">
-                <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5 overflow-hidden">
+                <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5 overflow-hidden">
                   {comment.user_profiles?.avatar_url ? (
                     <img
                       src={comment.user_profiles.avatar_url}
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ export default function CommentsSection({ articleSlug }: CommentsSectionProps) {
                       className="w-full h-full object-cover"
                     />
                   ) : (
-                    <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#3b82f6]">
+                    <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#ffb800]">
                       {getInitials(name)}
                     </span>
                   )}
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ export default function CommentsSection({ articleSlug }: CommentsSectionProps) {
                         onClick={() => handleDelete(comment.id)}
                         disabled={deletingId === comment.id}
                         aria-label="Delete comment"
-                        className="ml-auto opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 font-body text-[11px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#cc0000] transition-all disabled:opacity-30">
+                        className="ml-auto opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 font-body text-[11px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#d60701] transition-all disabled:opacity-30">
                         {deletingId === comment.id ? "Deleting..." : "Delete"}
                       </button>
                     )}
diff --git a/src/app/authors/[slug]/page.tsx b/src/app/authors/[slug]/page.tsx
index 79d9978..87b4c02 100644
--- a/src/app/authors/[slug]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/authors/[slug]/page.tsx
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                 <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-[#e8e8e8] leading-tight">
                   {loading ? "Loading…" : profile?.display_name || "Author"}
                 </h1>
-                <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#3b82f6] mt-0.5">
+                <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#ffb800] mt-0.5">
                   {profile?.role || "Contributor"}
                 </p>
                 <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-3 mt-2">
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                       target="_blank"
                       rel="noopener noreferrer"
                       aria-label={`${profile.display_name} on Twitter`}
-                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
+                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
                     >
                       <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
                         <path d="M18.244 2.25h3.308l-7.227 8.26 8.502 11.24H16.17l-5.214-6.817L4.99 21.75H1.68l7.73-8.835L1.254 2.25H8.08l4.713 6.231zm-1.161 17.52h1.833L7.084 4.126H5.117z" />
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                       target="_blank"
                       rel="noopener noreferrer"
                       aria-label={`${profile.display_name} on LinkedIn`}
-                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
+                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
                     >
                       <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
                         <path d="M20.447 20.452h-3.554v-5.569c0-1.328-.027-3.037-1.852-3.037-1.853 0-2.136 1.445-2.136 2.939v5.667H9.351V9h3.414v1.561h.046c.477-.9 1.637-1.85 3.37-1.85 3.601 0 4.267 2.37 4.267 5.455v6.286zM5.337 7.433a2.062 2.062 0 01-2.063-2.065 2.064 2.064 0 112.063 2.065zm1.782 13.019H3.555V9h3.564v11.452zM22.225 0H1.771C.792 0 0 .774 0 1.729v20.542C0 23.227.792 24 1.771 24h20.451C23.2 24 24 23.227 24 22.271V1.729C24 .774 23.2 0 22.222 0h.003z" />
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                     <a
                       href={`mailto:${profile.email}`}
                       aria-label={`Email ${profile.display_name}`}
-                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
+                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
                     >
                       <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                         <path d="M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z" />
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
               {profile.specialties.map((spec) => (
                 <span
                   key={spec}
-                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#1e3a5f]/30 border border-[#1e3a5f] px-2.5 py-1 rounded-sm"
+                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#ffb800] bg-[#4a3500]/30 border border-[#4a3500] px-2.5 py-1 rounded-sm"
                 >
                   {spec}
                 </span>
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
               onClick={() => setActiveTab("articles")}
               className={`font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-4 py-3 border-b-2 transition-colors ${
                 activeTab === "articles"
-                  ? "border-[#3b82f6] text-[#3b82f6]"
+                  ? "border-[#ffb800] text-[#ffb800]"
                   : "border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]"
               }`}
             >
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
               onClick={() => setActiveTab("about")}
               className={`font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-4 py-3 border-b-2 transition-colors ${
                 activeTab === "about"
-                  ? "border-[#3b82f6] text-[#3b82f6]"
+                  ? "border-[#ffb800] text-[#ffb800]"
                   : "border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]"
               }`}
             >
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                     <Link
                       key={article.slug}
                       href={`/articles/${article.slug}`}
-                      className="group bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors rounded-sm overflow-hidden article-card"
+                      className="group bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors rounded-sm overflow-hidden article-card"
                     >
                       <div className="img-zoom h-44 overflow-hidden">
                         <AppImage
@@ -284,13 +284,13 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                       </div>
                       <div className="p-4">
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-2">
-                          <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6]">
+                          <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800]">
                             {article.category}
                           </span>
                           <span className="font-body text-[10px] text-[#555]">·</span>
                           <span className="font-body text-[10px] text-[#555]">{article.readTime}</span>
                         </div>
-                        <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors leading-snug mb-2 line-clamp-2">
+                        <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors leading-snug mb-2 line-clamp-2">
                           {article.title}
                         </h3>
                         <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#777] leading-relaxed line-clamp-2 mb-3">
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                         </p>
                         <a
                           href={`tel:${profile.phone.replace(/\s+/g, "")}`}
-                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
                         >
                           {profile.phone}
                         </a>
@@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                         </p>
                         <a
                           href={`mailto:${profile.email}`}
-                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline break-all"
+                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#ffb800] hover:underline break-all"
                         >
                           {profile.email}
                         </a>
@@ -381,7 +381,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                           href={profile.website}
                           target="_blank"
                           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline break-all"
+                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#ffb800] hover:underline break-all"
                         >
                           {profile.website.replace(/^https?:\/\//, "").replace(/\/$/, "")}
                         </a>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/page.tsx
index 47f4d3d..9e1f7de 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/page.tsx
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ function renderMarkdown(text: string): string {
     .replace(/^# (.+)$/gm, '<h1 class="text-xl font-bold text-white mt-5 mb-2">$1</h1>')
     .replace(/\*\*(.+?)\*\*/g, '<strong class="text-white font-semibold">$1</strong>')
     .replace(/\*(.+?)\*/g, '<em>$1</em>')
-    .replace(/`([^`]+)`/g, '<code class="bg-[#1a2535] text-[#3b82f6] px-1 py-0.5 rounded text-sm font-mono">$1</code>')
+    .replace(/`([^`]+)`/g, '<code class="bg-[#1a1208] text-[#ffb800] px-1 py-0.5 rounded text-sm font-mono">$1</code>')
     .replace(/^- (.+)$/gm, '<li class="ml-4 list-disc text-[#aaa]">$1</li>')
     .replace(/^\d+\. (.+)$/gm, '<li class="ml-4 list-decimal text-[#aaa]">$1</li>')
     .replace(/\n\n/g, '</p><p class="mb-3 text-[#ccc] leading-relaxed">')
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ function DraftPreviewModal({ content, title, penName, siteId, onClose, onSave }:
             </button>
             <button
               onClick={() => onSave(true)}
-              className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium"
+              className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium"
             >
               Open in Editor →
             </button>
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ function RegenerateModal({ onClose, onRegenerate }: RegenerateModalProps) {
                   onClick={() => { setSelectedVariant(v.prompt); setCustomPrompt(''); }}
                   className={`text-left text-xs px-3 py-2 rounded border transition-colors ${
                     selectedVariant === v.prompt
-                      ? 'border-[#3b82f6] bg-[#1e3a5f] text-white'
+                      ? 'border-[#ffb800] bg-[#4a3500] text-white'
                       : 'border-[#1e2a3a] text-[#aaa] hover:border-[#2a3a50] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#161f2e]'
                   }`}
                 >
@@ -370,7 +370,7 @@ function RegenerateModal({ onClose, onRegenerate }: RegenerateModalProps) {
               onChange={e => { setCustomPrompt(e.target.value); setSelectedVariant(null); }}
               placeholder="e.g. Rewrite this focusing on the European market impact..."
               rows={3}
-              className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#333] resize-none"
+              className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#333] resize-none"
             />
           </div>
 
@@ -386,7 +386,7 @@ function RegenerateModal({ onClose, onRegenerate }: RegenerateModalProps) {
           <button onClick={onClose} className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#aaa] text-sm transition-colors">Cancel</button>
           <button
             onClick={handleSubmit}
-            className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium"
+            className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium"
           >
             Regenerate ↺
           </button>
@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ function StyleGuidesPanel({ onClose, onSelectPenName }: StyleGuidesPanelProps) {
             const found = PEN_NAME_PROFILES.find(p => p.name === e.target.value);
             if (found) side === 'left' ? setLeftPen(found) : setRightPen(found);
           }}
-          className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-white text-sm rounded px-2 py-1.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+          className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-white text-sm rounded px-2 py-1.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
         >
           {PEN_NAME_PROFILES.map(p => (
             <option key={p.name} value={p.name}>{p.name} ({p.site})</option>
@@ -434,7 +434,7 @@ function StyleGuidesPanel({ onClose, onSelectPenName }: StyleGuidesPanelProps) {
             </span>
             <span className="text-white font-semibold text-sm">{profile.name}</span>
           </div>
-          <p className="text-[#3b82f6] text-xs">{profile.title}</p>
+          <p className="text-[#ffb800] text-xs">{profile.title}</p>
         </div>
 
         <div>
@@ -458,7 +458,7 @@ function StyleGuidesPanel({ onClose, onSelectPenName }: StyleGuidesPanelProps) {
 
         <div>
           <p className="text-[#555] text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wider font-bold mb-1">Example Lead</p>
-          <p className="text-[#aaa] text-xs italic leading-relaxed border-l-2 border-[#3b82f6]/40 pl-3">"{profile.exampleLead}"</p>
+          <p className="text-[#aaa] text-xs italic leading-relaxed border-l-2 border-[#ffb800]/40 pl-3">"{profile.exampleLead}"</p>
         </div>
 
         <button
@@ -485,7 +485,7 @@ function StyleGuidesPanel({ onClose, onSelectPenName }: StyleGuidesPanelProps) {
                 <button
                   key={f}
                   onClick={() => setFilterSite(f)}
-                  className={`text-xs px-2.5 py-1 rounded transition-colors ${filterSite === f ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'bg-[#1e2a3a] text-[#aaa] hover:text-white'}`}
+                  className={`text-xs px-2.5 py-1 rounded transition-colors ${filterSite === f ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'bg-[#1e2a3a] text-[#aaa] hover:text-white'}`}
                 >
                   {f === 'ALL' ? 'All Writers' : f === 'BB' ? 'AV Beat' : 'AV Beat'}
                 </button>
@@ -514,7 +514,7 @@ function StyleGuidesPanel({ onClose, onSelectPenName }: StyleGuidesPanelProps) {
                 >
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-0.5">
                     <span className={`text-[9px] font-bold px-1 rounded ${p.site === 'AV' ? 'bg-orange-900/40 text-orange-400' : 'bg-blue-900/40 text-blue-400'}`}>{p.site}</span>
-                    <span className="text-white text-xs font-medium group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">{p.name}</span>
+                    <span className="text-white text-xs font-medium group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">{p.name}</span>
                   </div>
                   <p className="text-[#555] text-[10px]">{p.title}</p>
                 </button>
@@ -560,14 +560,14 @@ function ResponseHistorySidebar({ messages, onJumpTo, onClose }: ResponseHistory
                 className="w-full text-left p-3 rounded border border-[#1e2a3a] hover:border-[#2a3a50] hover:bg-[#161f2e] transition-colors group"
               >
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-1">
-                  <span className="text-[10px] text-[#3b82f6] font-bold">Response #{idx + 1}</span>
+                  <span className="text-[10px] text-[#ffb800] font-bold">Response #{idx + 1}</span>
                   <span className={`w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full flex-shrink-0 ${msg.provider === 'ollama' ? 'bg-green-500' : 'bg-yellow-500'}`} />
                 </div>
                 <p className="text-[#aaa] text-xs line-clamp-3 leading-relaxed">{preview}…</p>
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mt-2">
                   <span className="text-[10px] text-[#444]">{msg.timestamp.toLocaleTimeString()}</span>
                   <span className="text-[10px] text-[#444]">{wordCount} words</span>
-                  <span className="text-[10px] text-[#3b82f6] opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity">Jump ↑</span>
+                  <span className="text-[10px] text-[#ffb800] opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity">Jump ↑</span>
                 </div>
               </button>
             );
@@ -927,7 +927,7 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
       {/* Header */}
       <div className="bg-[#111827] border-b border-[#1e2a3a] px-4 py-3 flex items-center justify-between">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-          <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-sm transition-colors">← Dashboard</Link>
+          <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-sm transition-colors">← Dashboard</Link>
           <span className="text-[#333]">/</span>
           <h1 className="text-white font-bold text-sm tracking-wide">AI Console</h1>
         </div>
@@ -943,18 +943,18 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
             onClick={() => setShowHistorySidebar(v => !v)}
             className={`text-xs px-2.5 py-1.5 rounded border transition-colors ${
               showHistorySidebar
-                ? 'bg-[#1e3a5f] border-[#3b82f6]/40 text-[#3b82f6]'
+                ? 'bg-[#4a3500] border-[#ffb800]/40 text-[#ffb800]'
                 : 'bg-[#1e2a3a] border-[#2a3a50] text-[#555] hover:text-[#aaa]'
             }`}
             title="Toggle response history sidebar"
           >
             History
             {assistantMessageCount > 0 && (
-              <span className="ml-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] text-white text-[9px] font-bold px-1 py-0.5 rounded-full">{assistantMessageCount}</span>
+              <span className="ml-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] text-white text-[9px] font-bold px-1 py-0.5 rounded-full">{assistantMessageCount}</span>
             )}
           </button>
-          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/health" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-xs transition-colors">Health</Link>
-          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/settings" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-xs transition-colors">Settings</Link>
+          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/health" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-xs transition-colors">Health</Link>
+          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/settings" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-xs transition-colors">Settings</Link>
           <button onClick={handleNewSession} className="text-xs bg-[#1e2a3a] hover:bg-[#253347] text-[#aaa] px-3 py-1.5 rounded transition-colors">
             + New Session
           </button>
@@ -1002,7 +1002,7 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
                     key={session.id}
                     className={`group p-2.5 rounded border cursor-pointer transition-colors ${
                       currentSessionId === session.id
-                        ? 'border-[#3b82f6]/40 bg-[#1e2a3a]'
+                        ? 'border-[#ffb800]/40 bg-[#1e2a3a]'
                         : 'border-[#1e2a3a] hover:border-[#2a3a50] hover:bg-[#161f2e]'
                     }`}
                   >
@@ -1046,11 +1046,11 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
                 onClick={() => {
                   fetch('/api/ai/console?action=ping').then(r => r.json()).then(setAiStatus).catch(() => {});
                 }}
-                className="text-[10px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors"
+                className="text-[10px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors"
               >
                 Refresh
               </button>
-              <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/health" className="text-[10px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+              <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/health" className="text-[10px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
                 Health Dashboard →
               </Link>
             </div>
@@ -1066,7 +1066,7 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
               <select
                 value={selectedSite}
                 onChange={e => setSelectedSite(Number(e.target.value) as 1 | 2)}
-                className="bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-xs rounded px-2 py-1 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-xs rounded px-2 py-1 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               >
                 <option value={1}>AV Beat</option>
                 <option value={2}>AV Beat</option>
@@ -1077,7 +1077,7 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
               <select
                 value={selectedPenName}
                 onChange={e => setSelectedPenName(e.target.value)}
-                className="bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-xs rounded px-2 py-1 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-xs rounded px-2 py-1 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               >
                 {penNames.map(name => (
                   <option key={name} value={name}>{name}</option>
@@ -1086,7 +1086,7 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
             </div>
             <button
               onClick={() => setShowStyleGuides(true)}
-              className="text-[10px] text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#60a5fa] transition-colors ml-auto"
+              className="text-[10px] text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffd25a] transition-colors ml-auto"
             >
               View style guide →
             </button>
@@ -1123,7 +1123,7 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
                     </div>
                   )}
                   <div className={`rounded-lg px-4 py-3 ${
-                    msg.role === 'user' ?'bg-[#1e3a5f] text-white text-sm' :'bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-[#ccc] text-sm'
+                    msg.role === 'user' ?'bg-[#4a3500] text-white text-sm' :'bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-[#ccc] text-sm'
                   }`}>
                     {msg.role === 'user' ? (
                       <p className="whitespace-pre-wrap">{msg.content}</p>
@@ -1151,7 +1151,7 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
                       </button>
                       <button
                         onClick={() => setShowDraftPreview(true)}
-                        className="text-[10px] text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#60a5fa] bg-[#111827] border border-[#3b82f6]/30 px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors font-medium"
+                        className="text-[10px] text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffd25a] bg-[#111827] border border-[#ffb800]/30 px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors font-medium"
                       >
                         Preview Draft
                       </button>
@@ -1195,9 +1195,9 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
               <div className="flex justify-start">
                 <div className="bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] rounded-lg px-4 py-3">
                   <div className="flex gap-1">
-                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '0ms' }} />
-                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '150ms' }} />
-                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '300ms' }} />
+                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '0ms' }} />
+                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '150ms' }} />
+                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '300ms' }} />
                   </div>
                 </div>
               </div>
@@ -1225,13 +1225,13 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
                 onChange={e => setUrlInput(e.target.value)}
                 onKeyDown={e => e.key === 'Enter' && handleFetchUrl()}
                 placeholder="https://example.com/press-release"
-                className="flex-1 bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#444]"
+                className="flex-1 bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#444]"
                 autoFocus
               />
               <button
                 onClick={handleFetchUrl}
                 disabled={fetchingUrl}
-                className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white text-xs px-3 py-2 rounded transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white text-xs px-3 py-2 rounded transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
               >
                 {fetchingUrl ? 'Fetching...' : 'Add'}
               </button>
@@ -1244,19 +1244,19 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
             <div className="flex gap-2 mb-2">
               <button
                 onClick={() => setShowUrlInput(!showUrlInput)}
-                className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors"
+                className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors"
               >
                 + Add URL
               </button>
               <button
                 onClick={() => setInput(prev => prev + '\n\n[Paste story content here for reference]')}
-                className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors"
+                className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors"
               >
                 + Add Story
               </button>
               <button
                 onClick={() => setInput(prev => prev + `\n\nWrite in the style of ${selectedPenName}.`)}
-                className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors"
+                className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors"
               >
                 + Add Style
               </button>
@@ -1274,13 +1274,13 @@ Respond conversationally and helpfully. If asked to write a story, write the ful
                 }}
                 placeholder="Ask the AI to write a story, generate headlines, translate content..."
                 rows={3}
-                className="flex-1 bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-4 py-3 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#333] resize-none"
+                className="flex-1 bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-4 py-3 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#333] resize-none"
               />
               <div className="flex flex-col gap-2">
                 <button
                   onClick={() => handleSend()}
                   disabled={isStreaming || !input.trim()}
-                  className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium flex-1"
+                  className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium flex-1"
                 >
                   {isStreaming ? (
                     <span className="flex items-center gap-1">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/settings/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/settings/page.tsx
index 18db007..10ec66d 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/settings/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/settings/page.tsx
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
   if (loading || loadingSettings) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0d1117] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6]/30 border-t-[#3b82f6] rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800]/30 border-t-[#ffb800] rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -127,14 +127,14 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
       {/* Header */}
       <div className="bg-[#111827] border-b border-[#1e2a3a] px-6 py-4 flex items-center justify-between">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-sm transition-colors">← AI Console</Link>
+          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-sm transition-colors">← AI Console</Link>
           <span className="text-[#333]">/</span>
           <h1 className="text-white font-bold text-sm">AI Console Settings</h1>
         </div>
         <button
           onClick={handleSave}
           disabled={saving}
-          className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium"
+          className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium"
         >
           {saving ? 'Saving...' : 'Save Settings'}
         </button>
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
                 value={settings.ollama_endpoint}
                 onChange={e => update('ollama_endpoint', e.target.value)}
                 placeholder="http://192.168.1.x:11434 or https://your-tunnel.ngrok.io"
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] placeholder-[#333]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] placeholder-[#333]"
               />
               <p className="text-[#444] text-[10px] mt-1">
                 Use direct IP if on the same network, or a tunnel URL (ngrok, Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale) for remote access.
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
                   <select
                     value={settings.ollama_model_default}
                     onChange={e => update('ollama_model_default', e.target.value)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                   >
                     <option value="">Auto (largest available)</option>
                     {connectionResult.models.map(m => <option key={m} value={m}>{m}</option>)}
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
                   <select
                     value={settings.ollama_model_translation}
                     onChange={e => update('ollama_model_translation', e.target.value)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                   >
                     <option value="">Same as default</option>
                     {connectionResult.models.map(m => <option key={m} value={m}>{m}</option>)}
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
                   <select
                     value={settings.ollama_model_background}
                     onChange={e => update('ollama_model_background', e.target.value)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                   >
                     <option value="">Same as default</option>
                     {connectionResult.models.map(m => <option key={m} value={m}>{m}</option>)}
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
               </div>
               <button
                 onClick={() => update('auto_failover', !settings.auto_failover)}
-                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.auto_failover ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.auto_failover ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
               >
                 <div className={`w-4 h-4 bg-white rounded-full absolute top-0.5 transition-transform ${settings.auto_failover ? 'translate-x-5' : 'translate-x-0.5'}`} />
               </button>
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
                 value={settings.failover_timeout_seconds}
                 onChange={e => update('failover_timeout_seconds', Number(e.target.value))}
                 min={3} max={30}
-                className="w-32 bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-32 bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
           </div>
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
               <select
                 value={settings.default_site_id}
                 onChange={e => update('default_site_id', Number(e.target.value))}
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               >
                 <option value={1}>AV Beat</option>
                 <option value={2}>AV Beat</option>
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
               <select
                 value={settings.default_pen_name_bb}
                 onChange={e => update('default_pen_name_bb', e.target.value)}
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               >
                 {BB_PEN_NAMES.map(n => <option key={n} value={n}>{n}</option>)}
               </select>
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
               <select
                 value={settings.default_pen_name_av}
                 onChange={e => update('default_pen_name_av', e.target.value)}
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               >
                 {AV_PEN_NAMES.map(n => <option key={n} value={n}>{n}</option>)}
               </select>
@@ -335,7 +335,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
               </div>
               <button
                 onClick={() => update('save_session_history', !settings.save_session_history)}
-                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.save_session_history ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.save_session_history ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
               >
                 <div className={`w-4 h-4 bg-white rounded-full absolute top-0.5 transition-transform ${settings.save_session_history ? 'translate-x-5' : 'translate-x-0.5'}`} />
               </button>
@@ -346,7 +346,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
               <select
                 value={settings.history_retention_days}
                 onChange={e => update('history_retention_days', Number(e.target.value))}
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               >
                 <option value={30}>30 days</option>
                 <option value={60}>60 days</option>
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
               </div>
               <button
                 onClick={() => update('streaming_enabled', !settings.streaming_enabled)}
-                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.streaming_enabled ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.streaming_enabled ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
               >
                 <div className={`w-4 h-4 bg-white rounded-full absolute top-0.5 transition-transform ${settings.streaming_enabled ? 'translate-x-5' : 'translate-x-0.5'}`} />
               </button>
@@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
               </div>
               <button
                 onClick={() => update('background_use_local', !settings.background_use_local)}
-                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.background_use_local ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.background_use_local ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
               >
                 <div className={`w-4 h-4 bg-white rounded-full absolute top-0.5 transition-transform ${settings.background_use_local ? 'translate-x-5' : 'translate-x-0.5'}`} />
               </button>
@@ -393,7 +393,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
                 value={settings.background_timeout_seconds}
                 onChange={e => update('background_timeout_seconds', Number(e.target.value))}
                 min={30} max={300}
-                className="w-32 bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-32 bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
 
@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
               </div>
               <button
                 onClick={() => update('priority_queue_enabled', !settings.priority_queue_enabled)}
-                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.priority_queue_enabled ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.priority_queue_enabled ? 'bg-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
               >
                 <div className={`w-4 h-4 bg-white rounded-full absolute top-0.5 transition-transform ${settings.priority_queue_enabled ? 'translate-x-5' : 'translate-x-0.5'}`} />
               </button>
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ export default function AIConsoleSettingsPage() {
                   'Classification and extraction tasks',
                 ].map((item, i) => (
                   <li key={i} className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-[#555]">
-                    <span className="w-4 h-4 rounded-full bg-[#1e2a3a] text-[#3b82f6] text-[10px] flex items-center justify-center font-bold flex-shrink-0">{i + 1}</span>
+                    <span className="w-4 h-4 rounded-full bg-[#1e2a3a] text-[#ffb800] text-[10px] flex items-center justify-center font-bold flex-shrink-0">{i + 1}</span>
                     {item}
                   </li>
                 ))}
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/billing/components/OverviewTab.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/billing/components/OverviewTab.tsx
index 7fdd9df..86eb77c 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/billing/components/OverviewTab.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/billing/components/OverviewTab.tsx
@@ -130,9 +130,9 @@ export default function OverviewTab({ companyId, selectedCompany }: Props) {
             <Line
               type="monotone"
               dataKey="revenue"
-              stroke={selectedCompany === 'rmp' ? '#3b82f6' : '#a855f7'}
+              stroke={selectedCompany === 'rmp' ? '#ffb800' : '#a855f7'}
               strokeWidth={2}
-              dot={{ fill: selectedCompany === 'rmp' ? '#3b82f6' : '#a855f7', r: 3 }}
+              dot={{ fill: selectedCompany === 'rmp' ? '#ffb800' : '#a855f7', r: 3 }}
             />
           </LineChart>
         </ResponsiveContainer>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/editorial/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/editorial/page.tsx
index 8944cfd..375fc5f 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/editorial/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/editorial/page.tsx
@@ -269,13 +269,13 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
 
   function SortIcon({ col }: { col: typeof sortBy }) {
     if (sortBy !== col) return <span className="text-[#444] ml-1">↕</span>;
-    return <span className="text-[#3b82f6] ml-1">{sortDir === 'desc' ? '↓' : '↑'}</span>;
+    return <span className="text-[#ffb800] ml-1">{sortDir === 'desc' ? '↓' : '↑'}</span>;
   }
 
   if (loading || !authChecked) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <Link
               href="/admin/articles"
-              className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white rounded transition-colors"
+              className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white rounded transition-colors"
             >
               + New Article
             </Link>
@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
                 onClick={() => setStatusFilter(s)}
                 className={`px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold capitalize transition-colors ${
                   statusFilter === s
-                    ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                     : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -360,7 +360,7 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
               placeholder="Search articles, clients, campaigns..."
               value={searchQuery}
               onChange={e => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
-              className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-lg px-3 py-1.5 text-xs text-[#ccc] placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors"
+              className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-lg px-3 py-1.5 text-xs text-[#ccc] placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors"
             />
             {searchQuery && (
               <button
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
         <div className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
           {loadingData ? (
             <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-20">
-              <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+              <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
             </div>
           ) : filtered.length === 0 ? (
             <div className="text-center py-20 text-[#444] text-sm">No articles found</div>
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
                               <span className="text-[#555]">{article.author_name}</span>
                             )}
                             {article.category && (
-                              <span className="text-[#3b82f6]/70 bg-[#3b82f6]/10 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded text-[10px]">
+                              <span className="text-[#ffb800]/70 bg-[#ffb800]/10 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded text-[10px]">
                                 {article.category}
                               </span>
                             )}
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/show-calendar/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/show-calendar/page.tsx
index 44a3033..8092a9b 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/show-calendar/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/show-calendar/page.tsx
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
   if (loading) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
             <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
               <button
                 onClick={() => { setEditingEvent({ site_id: 1, year: new Date().getFullYear(), seo_tier: 3, event_type: 'trade_show' }); setShowEventModal(true); }}
-                className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
               >
                 + Add Event
               </button>
@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                 onClick={() => setSiteFilter(s)}
                 className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors ${
                   siteFilter === s
-                    ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                     : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#333]'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -333,7 +333,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                 onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab.id)}
                 className={`px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium transition-colors border-b-2 -mb-px ${
                   activeTab === tab.id
-                    ? 'border-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                    ? 'border-[#ffb800] text-white'
                     : 'border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-white'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
       <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 py-6">
         {loadingData ? (
           <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-20">
-            <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+            <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           </div>
         ) : (
           <>
@@ -383,7 +383,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                               <span>Engine: {formatDate(event.story_engine_start_date)} – {formatDate(event.story_engine_end_date)}</span>
                               {event.official_site && (
                                 <a href={`https://${event.official_site}`} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                                  className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">{event.official_site}</a>
+                                  className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">{event.official_site}</a>
                               )}
                             </div>
                             <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mt-2 text-xs text-[#555]">
@@ -440,7 +440,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                       onClick={() => setQueueStatus(s)}
                       className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors ${
                         queueStatus === s
-                          ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                          ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                           : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#333]'
                       }`}
                     >
@@ -779,7 +779,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={actionLoading === 'save-event'}
-                  className="flex-1 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="flex-1 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                 >
                   {actionLoading === 'save-event' ? 'Saving...' : 'Save Event'}
                 </button>
@@ -857,7 +857,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={actionLoading === 'generate'}
-                  className="flex-1 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="flex-1 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                 >
                   {actionLoading === 'generate' ? 'Generating...' : 'Generate Story'}
                 </button>
diff --git a/src/app/error.tsx b/src/app/error.tsx
index 58c03e6..2f5d343 100644
--- a/src/app/error.tsx
+++ b/src/app/error.tsx
@@ -25,13 +25,13 @@ export default function Error({
         <div className="flex gap-3 justify-center">
           <button
             onClick={() => reset()}
-            className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#3b82f6] text-white text-sm rounded-sm hover:bg-[#2563eb] transition-colors"
+            className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#ffb800] text-white text-sm rounded-sm hover:bg-[#d99700] transition-colors"
           >
             Try again
           </button>
           <Link
             href="/home-page"
-            className="px-4 py-2 border border-[#333] text-sm rounded-sm hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors"
+            className="px-4 py-2 border border-[#333] text-sm rounded-sm hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors"
           >
             Home
           </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/[slug]/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/[slug]/page.tsx
index 1b6355b..e67df38 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/[slug]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/[slug]/page.tsx
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId: string }) {
 
   const getMetricValue = (thread: ForumThread) => {
     if (activeMetric === 'upvotes') return { value: thread.upvotes ?? 0, label: 'votes', color: 'text-[#22c55e]' };
-    if (activeMetric === 'replies') return { value: thread.reply_count, label: 'replies', color: 'text-[#3b82f6]' };
+    if (activeMetric === 'replies') return { value: thread.reply_count, label: 'replies', color: 'text-[#ffb800]' };
     return { value: thread.view_count, label: 'views', color: 'text-[#f59e0b]' };
   };
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId: string }) {
               onClick={() => setActiveMetric(m.value)}
               className={`px-3 py-1 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors whitespace-nowrap ${
                 activeMetric === m.value
-                  ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                  ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                   : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'
               }`}
             >
@@ -142,11 +142,11 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId: string }) {
               </span>
               {/* Thread info */}
               <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                <p className="text-white font-body text-sm font-semibold group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors truncate leading-snug">
+                <p className="text-white font-body text-sm font-semibold group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors truncate leading-snug">
                   {thread.title}
                 </p>
                 <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-xs mt-0.5">
-                  <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                  <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
                   {' · '}{timeAgo(thread.created_at)}
                 </p>
               </div>
@@ -279,10 +279,10 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
       <Header />
       <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#111111]">
         {/* Breadcrumb + Header */}
-        <div className="bg-[#1a2535] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
+        <div className="bg-[#1a1208] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-8">
             <nav className="text-sm font-body text-[#666] mb-3">
-              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
+              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
               <span className="text-[#aab4c4]">{category?.name || slug}</span>
             </nav>
@@ -299,14 +299,14 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
               {isAuthenticated ? (
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setShowNewThread(!showNewThread)}
-                  className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                  className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                 >
                   + New Thread
                 </button>
               ) : (
                 <Link
                   href={`/forum/login?next=${typeof window === 'undefined' ? '/forum' : encodeURIComponent(window.location.pathname)}`}
-                  className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                  className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                 >
                   Sign in to post
                 </Link>
@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-6">
           {/* New Thread Form — auth-gated */}
           {showNewThread && isAuthenticated && (
-            <form onSubmit={handleNewThread} className="bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-5 mb-6">
+            <form onSubmit={handleNewThread} className="bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-5 mb-6">
               <h3 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold mb-4">Start a New Thread</h3>
               <div className="space-y-3">
                 <input
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
                   value={newTitle}
                   onChange={e => setNewTitle(e.target.value)}
                   required
-                  className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 />
                 <textarea
                   placeholder="What would you like to discuss? *"
@@ -335,14 +335,14 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
                   onChange={e => setNewBody(e.target.value)}
                   required
                   rows={5}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] resize-none"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] resize-none"
                 />
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                   <ImageAttachButton onInsert={(md) => setNewBody((b) => (b || "") + md)} />
                   <span className="text-[10px] text-[#666]">Auto-optimized, never &gt; 20 MB</span>
                 </div>
                 {newError && (
-                  <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#cc0000] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+                  <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#d60701] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                     {newError}
                   </div>
                 )}
@@ -350,7 +350,7 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
                   <button
                     type="submit"
                     disabled={submitting}
-                    className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                   >
                     {submitting ? 'Posting...' : 'Post Thread'}
                   </button>
@@ -378,7 +378,7 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
                 placeholder="Search threads in this category..."
                 value={search}
                 onChange={e => setSearch(e.target.value)}
-                className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#3b82f6] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none transition-colors"
+                className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#ffb800] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none transition-colors"
               />
               {search && (
                 <button
@@ -401,7 +401,7 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
                   onClick={() => setSort(opt.value)}
                   className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors whitespace-nowrap ${
                     sort === opt.value
-                      ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                      ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                       : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                   }`}
                 >
@@ -445,12 +445,12 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
                 <Link
                   key={thread.id}
                   href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                  className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#3b82f6] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 transition-all group"
+                  className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#ffb800] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 transition-all group"
                 >
                   <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-2 flex-wrap">
                       {thread.status === 'pinned' && (
-                        <span className="text-xs bg-[#3b82f6]/20 text-[#3b82f6] px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body font-semibold">PINNED</span>
+                        <span className="text-xs bg-[#ffb800]/20 text-[#ffb800] px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body font-semibold">PINNED</span>
                       )}
                       {thread.status === 'closed' && (
                         <span className="text-xs bg-[#555]/20 text-[#888] px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body">CLOSED</span>
@@ -458,12 +458,12 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
                       {thread.reply_count === 0 && (
                         <span className="text-xs bg-[#f59e0b]/10 text-[#f59e0b] px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body">UNANSWERED</span>
                       )}
-                      <h3 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors truncate">
+                      <h3 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors truncate">
                         {thread.title}
                       </h3>
                     </div>
                     <p className="text-[#666] font-body text-xs mt-0.5">
-                      by <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                      by <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
                       {' · '}{timeAgo(thread.created_at)}
                     </p>
                   </div>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/forgot-password/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/forgot-password/page.tsx
index 9301c73..7e4108e 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/forgot-password/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/forgot-password/page.tsx
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ function ForgotInner() {
       <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#0d0d0d] via-[#111111] to-[#0d0d0d]">
         <div className="max-w-md mx-auto px-4 py-16">
           <div className="text-center mb-6">
-            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] font-mono mb-2">Account recovery</div>
+            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] font-mono mb-2">Account recovery</div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl font-heading font-bold text-white">Reset your password</h1>
             <p className="text-[#888] font-body text-sm mt-2">
               Enter your email — we&rsquo;ll send a link to set a new password.
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ function ForgotInner() {
             className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
           >
             {err && (
-              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#cc0000] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#d60701] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                 {err}
               </div>
             )}
@@ -63,19 +63,19 @@ function ForgotInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="email"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={busy || !email.trim()}
-              className="w-full bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="w-full bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-lg transition-colors"
             >
               {busy ? "Sending…" : "Send reset link"}
             </button>
             <div className="text-center text-xs font-body text-[#888] pt-2 border-t border-[#252525]">
               Remembered it?{" "}
-              <Link href="/forum/login" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline font-semibold">
+              <Link href="/forum/login" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline font-semibold">
                 Back to sign in
               </Link>
             </div>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/login/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/login/page.tsx
index 8ebba39..19be416 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/login/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/login/page.tsx
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ function ForumLoginInner() {
       <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#0d0d0d] via-[#111111] to-[#0d0d0d]">
         <div className="max-w-md mx-auto px-4 py-16">
           <div className="text-center mb-6">
-            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] font-mono mb-2">Welcome back</div>
+            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] font-mono mb-2">Welcome back</div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl font-heading font-bold text-white">Sign in to AV Beat</h1>
             <p className="text-[#888] font-body text-sm mt-2">
               Your account covers the forum, newsletter preferences, and saved articles.
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ function ForumLoginInner() {
             className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
           >
             {error && (
-              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#cc0000] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#d60701] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                 {error}
               </div>
             )}
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ function ForumLoginInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="email"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -92,20 +92,20 @@ function ForumLoginInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="current-password"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={loading}
-              className="w-full bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="w-full bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors"
             >
               {loading ? 'Signing in…' : 'Sign In'}
             </button>
             <div className="text-right text-xs font-body">
               <Link
                 href={`/forum/forgot-password?email=${encodeURIComponent(email)}`}
-                className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+                className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
               >
                 Forgot password?
               </Link>
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ function ForumLoginInner() {
               No account yet?{' '}
               <Link
                 href={`/forum/register?next=${encodeURIComponent(next)}`}
-                className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+                className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
               >
                 Create one
               </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/page.tsx
index fb6d35e..713d5f8 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/page.tsx
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId?: string }) {
 
   const getMetricValue = (thread: ForumThread) => {
     if (activeMetric === 'upvotes') return { value: thread.upvotes ?? 0, label: 'votes', color: 'text-[#22c55e]' };
-    if (activeMetric === 'replies') return { value: thread.reply_count, label: 'replies', color: 'text-[#3b82f6]' };
+    if (activeMetric === 'replies') return { value: thread.reply_count, label: 'replies', color: 'text-[#ffb800]' };
     return { value: thread.view_count, label: 'views', color: 'text-[#f59e0b]' };
   };
 
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId?: string }) {
               onClick={() => setActiveMetric(m.value)}
               className={`px-3 py-1 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors whitespace-nowrap ${
                 activeMetric === m.value
-                  ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                  ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                   : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'
               }`}
             >
@@ -171,13 +171,13 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId?: string }) {
               </span>
               {/* Thread info */}
               <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                <p className="text-white font-body text-sm font-semibold group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors truncate leading-snug">
+                <p className="text-white font-body text-sm font-semibold group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors truncate leading-snug">
                   {thread.title}
                 </p>
                 <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-xs mt-0.5">
-                  <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                  <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
                   {thread.forum_categories && (
-                    <> · <span className="text-[#3b82f6]">{thread.forum_categories.name}</span></>
+                    <> · <span className="text-[#ffb800]">{thread.forum_categories.name}</span></>
                   )}
                   {' · '}{timeAgo(thread.created_at)}
                 </p>
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
       <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#111111]">
         {/* Hero — width-aligned with content below + featured-box pattern */}
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
-          <div className="bg-[#1a2535] border-b border-[#2a3a50] py-5 px-4">
+          <div className="bg-[#1a1208] border-b border-[#2a3a50] py-5 px-4">
             <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
               <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                 {currentUserId ? (
                   <Link
                     href="/forum/new"
-                    className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm rounded-lg px-5 py-2.5 transition-colors"
+                    className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm rounded-lg px-5 py-2.5 transition-colors"
                   >
                     <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                       <path d="M12 5v14M5 12h14" />
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                 ) : (
                   <Link
                     href="/forum/login?next=/forum"
-                    className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm rounded-lg px-5 py-2.5 transition-colors"
+                    className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm rounded-lg px-5 py-2.5 transition-colors"
                   >
                     <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                       <path d="M15 3h4a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-4M10 17l5-5-5-5M15 12H3" />
@@ -333,7 +333,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
             <button
               onClick={() => setFeedMode('discover')}
               className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-semibold transition-colors flex items-center gap-2 ${
-                feedMode === 'discover' ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
+                feedMode === 'discover' ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
               }`}
             >
               <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
             <button
               onClick={() => setFeedMode('following')}
               className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-semibold transition-colors flex items-center gap-2 ${
-                feedMode === 'following' ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
+                feedMode === 'following' ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
               }`}
             >
               <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
@@ -359,11 +359,11 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
           {feedMode === 'following' && (
             <div className="mb-8">
               {!currentUserId && (
-                <div className="bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-8 text-center">
+                <div className="bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-8 text-center">
                   <p className="text-[#aab4c4] font-body text-sm mb-3">Sign in to see threads from people you follow.</p>
                   <Link
                     href="/login"
-                    className="inline-block bg-[#3b82f6] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded-lg hover:bg-[#2563eb] transition-colors"
+                    className="inline-block bg-[#ffb800] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded-lg hover:bg-[#d99700] transition-colors"
                   >
                     Sign In
                   </Link>
@@ -384,7 +384,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                   <Link
                     href="/forum"
                     onClick={() => setFeedMode('discover')}
-                    className="inline-block bg-[#3b82f6] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded-lg hover:bg-[#2563eb] transition-colors"
+                    className="inline-block bg-[#ffb800] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded-lg hover:bg-[#d99700] transition-colors"
                   >
                     Discover Members
                   </Link>
@@ -398,10 +398,10 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                       <Link
                         key={thread.id}
                         href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                        className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#3b82f6] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 transition-all group"
+                        className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#ffb800] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 transition-all group"
                       >
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                          <h3 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors truncate">
+                          <h3 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors truncate">
                             {thread.title}
                           </h3>
                           <p className="text-[#666] font-body text-xs mt-0.5">
@@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                             <Link
                               href={`/profile/${thread.author_id}`}
                               onClick={e => e.stopPropagation()}
-                              className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+                              className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
                             >
                               {thread.author_name}
                             </Link>
@@ -450,7 +450,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                     placeholder="Search threads..."
                     value={search}
                     onChange={e => setSearch(e.target.value)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#3b82f6] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none transition-colors"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#ffb800] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none transition-colors"
                   />
                   {search && (
                     <button
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                   <select
                     value={selectedCategory}
                     onChange={e => setSelectedCategory(e.target.value)}
-                    className="appearance-none bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#3b82f6] rounded-lg pl-3 pr-8 py-2.5 text-sm font-body text-white focus:outline-none transition-colors cursor-pointer min-w-[160px]"
+                    className="appearance-none bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#ffb800] rounded-lg pl-3 pr-8 py-2.5 text-sm font-body text-white focus:outline-none transition-colors cursor-pointer min-w-[160px]"
                   >
                     <option value="">All Categories</option>
                     {categories.map(cat => (
@@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                       onClick={() => setSort(opt.value)}
                       className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors whitespace-nowrap ${
                         sort === opt.value
-                          ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+                          ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
                           : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                       }`}
                     >
@@ -523,16 +523,16 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                         <Link
                           key={thread.id}
                           href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                          className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#3b82f6] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 transition-all group"
+                          className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#ffb800] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 transition-all group"
                         >
                           <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                            <h3 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors truncate">
+                            <h3 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors truncate">
                               {thread.title}
                             </h3>
                             <p className="text-[#666] font-body text-xs mt-0.5">
-                              by <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                              by <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
                               {thread.forum_categories && (
-                                <> · <span className="text-[#3b82f6]">{thread.forum_categories.name}</span></>
+                                <> · <span className="text-[#ffb800]">{thread.forum_categories.name}</span></>
                               )}
                               {' · '}{timeAgo(thread.created_at)}
                             </p>
@@ -584,11 +584,11 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                           <Link
                             key={cat.id}
                             href={`/forum/${cat.slug}`}
-                            className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#3b82f6] rounded-lg p-4 transition-all group"
+                            className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#ffb800] rounded-lg p-4 transition-all group"
                           >
                             <span className="text-3xl flex-shrink-0 w-10 text-center">{cat.icon}</span>
                             <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                              <h2 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold text-lg group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+                              <h2 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold text-lg group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
                                 {cat.name}
                               </h2>
                               <p className="text-[#888] font-body text-sm mt-0.5 truncate">{cat.description}</p>
@@ -610,7 +610,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                               <div className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm">{cat.post_count}</div>
                               <div className="text-[#666] font-body text-xs">posts</div>
                             </div>
-                            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#555] group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] flex-shrink-0 transition-colors" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+                            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#555] group-hover:text-[#ffb800] flex-shrink-0 transition-colors" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M9 5l7 7-7 7" />
                             </svg>
                           </Link>
@@ -624,12 +624,12 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
           )}
 
           {/* Forum guidelines */}
-          <div className="mt-8 bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-5">
+          <div className="mt-8 bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-5">
             <h3 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold mb-2">Community Guidelines</h3>
             <ul className="text-[#aab4c4] font-body text-sm space-y-1">
               <li>• Be respectful and professional — this is a community of peers</li>
               <li>• Share real-world experience and cite sources when possible</li>
-              <li>• The <span className="text-[#3b82f6]">AV Beat AI</span> assistant is available in threads to help answer questions — it is clearly labeled</li>
+              <li>• The <span className="text-[#ffb800]">AV Beat AI</span> assistant is available in threads to help answer questions — it is clearly labeled</li>
               <li>• No spam, self-promotion, or vendor pitches without disclosure</li>
             </ul>
           </div>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/profile/edit/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/profile/edit/page.tsx
index a3df51d..db4d8bb 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/profile/edit/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/profile/edit/page.tsx
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
             <h1 className="text-2xl font-heading font-bold text-white">Edit Profile</h1>
             <Link
               href={`/forum/user/${profile.username}`}
-              className="text-xs font-body text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+              className="text-xs font-body text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
             >
               View public profile →
             </Link>
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
             className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4"
           >
             {error && (
-              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#cc0000] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#d60701] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                 {error}
               </div>
             )}
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
                 onChange={(e) => update('username', e.target.value)}
                 pattern="[A-Za-z0-9_]{3,24}"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
               <p className="text-[11px] font-body text-[#666] mt-1">
                 3-24 characters. Letters, numbers, underscore.
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
                 value={profile.display_name}
                 onChange={(e) => update('display_name', e.target.value)}
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </Field>
 
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
                 value={profile.bio || ''}
                 onChange={(e) => update('bio', e.target.value)}
                 rows={4}
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] resize-none"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] resize-none"
               />
             </Field>
 
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
                   type="text"
                   value={profile.role_title || ''}
                   onChange={(e) => update('role_title', e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 />
               </Field>
               <Field label="Company">
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
                   type="text"
                   value={profile.company || ''}
                   onChange={(e) => update('company', e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 />
               </Field>
             </div>
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
                   type="text"
                   value={profile.location_city || ''}
                   onChange={(e) => update('location_city', e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 />
               </Field>
               <Field label="Country">
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
                   type="text"
                   value={profile.location_country || ''}
                   onChange={(e) => update('location_country', e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 />
               </Field>
             </div>
@@ -202,14 +202,14 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
                 value={profile.avatar_url || ''}
                 onChange={(e) => update('avatar_url', e.target.value)}
                 placeholder="https://…"
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </Field>
 
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={saving}
-              className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors"
             >
               {saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Save Profile'}
             </button>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/register/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/register/page.tsx
index 95c92de..38f79f0 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/register/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/register/page.tsx
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
         <div className="max-w-5xl mx-auto px-4 py-12 grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-[1fr_440px] gap-10 items-start">
           {/* Left rail — what membership gets you */}
           <aside className="hidden lg:block">
-            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] font-mono mb-3">Membership</div>
+            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] font-mono mb-3">Membership</div>
             <h1 className="font-heading text-white text-4xl xl:text-5xl font-bold leading-tight mb-4">
               Join AV Beat
             </h1>
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
             <div className="mt-6 text-[11px] text-[#666] leading-relaxed max-w-md border-t border-[#252525] pt-4">
               <strong className="text-[#888]">PR firms &amp; contributors:</strong> a separate contributor application is required to submit press releases.
               {" "}
-              <Link href="/about/advertise" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">Contact us</Link> if you represent a manufacturer or agency.
+              <Link href="/about/advertise" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">Contact us</Link> if you represent a manufacturer or agency.
             </div>
           </aside>
 
@@ -148,11 +148,11 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
             className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
           >
             <div className="hidden lg:block mb-2">
-              <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] font-mono mb-1">Create your account</div>
+              <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] font-mono mb-1">Create your account</div>
               <div className="text-[#888] text-xs">Takes 30 seconds. Free, no card needed.</div>
             </div>
             {error && (
-              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#cc0000] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#d60701] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                 {error}
               </div>
             )}
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setFullName(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="name"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="email"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
                 autoComplete="new-password"
                 required
                 minLength={6}
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -211,21 +211,21 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setConfirm(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="new-password"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={loading}
-              className="w-full bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="w-full bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-lg transition-colors"
             >
               {loading ? 'Creating account…' : 'Create Free Account'}
             </button>
             <p className="text-[10px] text-[#666] leading-relaxed text-center px-2">
               By creating an account you agree to our{' '}
-              <Link href="/terms" className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] underline">terms</Link>
+              <Link href="/terms" className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] underline">terms</Link>
               {' '}and{' '}
-              <Link href="/privacy" className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] underline">privacy policy</Link>.
+              <Link href="/privacy" className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] underline">privacy policy</Link>.
               We&rsquo;ll never sell your email.
             </p>
             <SocialAuthButtons next={next} />
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
               Already have an account?{' '}
               <Link
                 href={`/forum/login?next=${encodeURIComponent(next)}`}
-                className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline font-semibold"
+                className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline font-semibold"
               >
                 Sign in
               </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/reset-password/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/reset-password/page.tsx
index 569aed8..72ee1a1 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/reset-password/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/reset-password/page.tsx
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ function ResetInner() {
       <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#0d0d0d] via-[#111111] to-[#0d0d0d]">
         <div className="max-w-md mx-auto px-4 py-16">
           <div className="text-center mb-6">
-            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] font-mono mb-2">Reset password</div>
+            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] font-mono mb-2">Reset password</div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl font-heading font-bold text-white">Set a new password</h1>
           </div>
           {hasSession === false ? (
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ function ResetInner() {
               </p>
               <Link
                 href="/forum/forgot-password"
-                className="inline-block bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded"
+                className="inline-block bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded"
               >
                 Request a new link
               </Link>
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ function ResetInner() {
               className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
             >
               {err && (
-                <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#cc0000] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+                <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#d60701] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                   {err}
                 </div>
               )}
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ function ResetInner() {
                   autoComplete="new-password"
                   minLength={8}
                   required
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 />
               </div>
               <div>
@@ -97,13 +97,13 @@ function ResetInner() {
                   onChange={(e) => setConfirm(e.target.value)}
                   autoComplete="new-password"
                   required
-                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
                 />
               </div>
               <button
                 type="submit"
                 disabled={busy}
-                className="w-full bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-lg"
+                className="w-full bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-lg"
               >
                 {busy ? "Saving…" : "Update password"}
               </button>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/thread/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/thread/[id]/page.tsx
index 4b7c2ed..3eb0e7d 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/thread/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/thread/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -67,13 +67,13 @@ function timeAgo(dateStr: string): string {
 function Avatar({ name, isAI }: { name: string; isAI: boolean }) {
   if (isAI) {
     return (
-      <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-full bg-[#1e3a5f] border border-[#3b82f6] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
-        <span className="text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-bold">AI</span>
+      <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-full bg-[#4a3500] border border-[#ffb800] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+        <span className="text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-bold">AI</span>
       </div>
     );
   }
   const initials = name.split(' ').map(n => n[0]).join('').toUpperCase().slice(0, 2);
-  const colors = ['#1e3a5f', '#1a3a2a', '#3a1a1a', '#2a1a3a', '#1a2a3a'];
+  const colors = ['#4a3500', '#1a3a2a', '#3a1a1a', '#2a1a3a', '#1a2a3a'];
   const colorIdx = name.charCodeAt(0) % colors.length;
   return (
     <div
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ function VoteButtons({ targetType, targetId, upvotes, downvotes, voteScore, isAI
     }
   };
 
-  const scoreColor = counts.vote_score > 0 ? 'text-[#3b82f6]' : counts.vote_score < 0 ? 'text-red-400' : 'text-[#666]';
+  const scoreColor = counts.vote_score > 0 ? 'text-[#ffb800]' : counts.vote_score < 0 ? 'text-red-400' : 'text-[#666]';
 
   return (
     <div className="flex items-center gap-1 mt-2">
@@ -144,8 +144,8 @@ function VoteButtons({ targetType, targetId, upvotes, downvotes, voteScore, isAI
         title={!isAuthenticated ? 'Sign in to vote' : isAI ? 'Cannot vote on AI responses' : 'Upvote'}
         className={`flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors border ${
           currentVote === 1
-            ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]/20 border-[#3b82f6] text-[#3b82f6]'
-            : 'bg-transparent border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#666] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6]'
+            ? 'bg-[#ffb800]/20 border-[#ffb800] text-[#ffb800]'
+            : 'bg-transparent border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#666] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800]'
         } disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed`}
         aria-label="Upvote"
       >
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ function VoteButtons({ targetType, targetId, upvotes, downvotes, voteScore, isAI
       </button>
 
       {!isAuthenticated && (
-        <Link href="/login" className="text-xs font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] ml-1 transition-colors">
+        <Link href="/login" className="text-xs font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] ml-1 transition-colors">
           Sign in to vote
         </Link>
       )}
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
             <div className="bg-red-900/20 border border-red-800 rounded-lg p-4 text-red-400 font-body">
               {error || 'Thread not found.'}
             </div>
-            <Link href="/forum" className="mt-4 inline-block text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
+            <Link href="/forum" className="mt-4 inline-block text-[#ffb800] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
               ← Back to Forum
             </Link>
           </div>
@@ -339,14 +339,14 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
       <Header />
       <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#111111]">
         {/* Breadcrumb */}
-        <div className="bg-[#1a2535] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
+        <div className="bg-[#1a1208] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-4">
             <nav className="text-sm font-body text-[#666]">
-              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
+              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
               {category && (
                 <>
-                  <Link href={`/forum/${category.slug}`} className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">{category.name}</Link>
+                  <Link href={`/forum/${category.slug}`} className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">{category.name}</Link>
                   <span className="mx-2">›</span>
                 </>
               )}
@@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
                 <Avatar name={thread.author_name} isAI={false} />
                 <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-2">
-                    <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">{thread.author_name}</Link>
                     <span className="text-[#555] font-body text-xs">·</span>
                     <span className="text-[#555] font-body text-xs">{timeAgo(thread.created_at)}</span>
                     <span className="text-[#555] font-body text-xs">·</span>
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
                     <div
                       className={`border rounded-lg p-5 ${
                         reply.is_ai_response
-                          ? 'bg-[#0d1f35] border-[#1e3a5f]'
+                          ? 'bg-[#0d1f35] border-[#4a3500]'
                           : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] border-[#252525]'
                       }`}
                     >
@@ -403,9 +403,9 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
                         <Avatar name={reply.author_name} isAI={reply.is_ai_response} />
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-2 flex-wrap">
-                            <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(reply.author_name)}`} className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">{reply.author_name}</Link>
+                            <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(reply.author_name)}`} className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">{reply.author_name}</Link>
                             {reply.is_ai_response && (
-                              <span className="text-xs bg-[#3b82f6]/20 text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#3b82f6]/30 px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body font-semibold">
+                              <span className="text-xs bg-[#ffb800]/20 text-[#ffb800] border border-[#ffb800]/30 px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body font-semibold">
                                 AI Assistant
                               </span>
                             )}
@@ -441,14 +441,14 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
             )}
 
             {/* AI Assistant Panel */}
-            <div className="bg-[#0d1f35] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg p-5 mb-6">
+            <div className="bg-[#0d1f35] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg p-5 mb-6">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-3">
-                <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1e3a5f] border border-[#3b82f6] flex items-center justify-center">
-                  <span className="text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-bold">AI</span>
+                <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#4a3500] border border-[#ffb800] flex items-center justify-center">
+                  <span className="text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-bold">AI</span>
                 </div>
                 <div>
                   <span className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm">AV Beat AI Assistant</span>
-                  <span className="ml-2 text-xs bg-[#3b82f6]/20 text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#3b82f6]/30 px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body">AI — Not a human</span>
+                  <span className="ml-2 text-xs bg-[#ffb800]/20 text-[#ffb800] border border-[#ffb800]/30 px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body">AI — Not a human</span>
                 </div>
               </div>
               <p className="text-[#7a9ab8] font-body text-xs mb-3">
@@ -461,12 +461,12 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
                   value={aiQuestion}
                   onChange={e => setAiQuestion(e.target.value)}
                   disabled={aiLoading}
-                  className="flex-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#3a5a7a] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="flex-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#3a5a7a] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] disabled:opacity-50"
                 />
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={aiLoading || !aiQuestion.trim()}
-                  className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors flex-shrink-0"
+                  className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors flex-shrink-0"
                 >
                   {aiLoading ? (
                     <span className="flex items-center gap-1">
@@ -495,21 +495,21 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
                     onChange={e => setReplyBody(e.target.value)}
                     required
                     rows={5}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] resize-none"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] resize-none"
                   />
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                     <ImageAttachButton onInsert={(md) => setReplyBody((b) => (b || "") + md)} />
                     <span className="text-[10px] text-[#666]">Auto-optimized, never &gt; 20 MB</span>
                   </div>
                   {replyError && (
-                    <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#cc0000] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+                    <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#d60701] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                       {replyError}
                     </div>
                   )}
                   <button
                     type="submit"
                     disabled={submitting || !replyBody.trim()}
-                    className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                   >
                     {submitting ? 'Posting...' : 'Post Reply'}
                   </button>
@@ -518,7 +518,7 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
             )}
 
             {thread.status !== 'closed' && !isAuthenticated && (
-              <div className="bg-[#0d1f35] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-lg p-5 text-center">
+              <div className="bg-[#0d1f35] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-lg p-5 text-center">
                 <h3 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold mb-1">Join the discussion</h3>
                 <p className="text-[#7a9ab8] font-body text-sm mb-4">
                   Sign in or create a free account to post replies.
@@ -526,13 +526,13 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-center gap-3">
                   <Link
                     href={`/forum/login?next=${encodeURIComponent(`/forum/thread/${threadId}`)}`}
-                    className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                   >
                     Sign In
                   </Link>
                   <Link
                     href={`/forum/register?next=${encodeURIComponent(`/forum/thread/${threadId}`)}`}
-                    className="border border-[#3b82f6] text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#3b82f6]/10 font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="border border-[#ffb800] text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#ffb800]/10 font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                   >
                     Register
                   </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/user/[username]/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/user/[username]/page.tsx
index 758105a..a644767 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/user/[username]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/user/[username]/page.tsx
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-12">
             <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#e8e8e8] mb-2">User not found</h1>
             <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#888]">No forum member with username "{username}".</p>
-            <Link href="/forum" className="font-body text-sm text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline mt-4 inline-block">← Back to The Crew Lounge</Link>
+            <Link href="/forum" className="font-body text-sm text-[#ffb800] hover:underline mt-4 inline-block">← Back to The Crew Lounge</Link>
           </div>
         </main>
         <Footer />
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
                 {profile.avatar_url ? (
                   <AppImage src={profile.avatar_url} alt={profile.display_name} width={96} height={96} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                 ) : (
-                  <span className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#3b82f6]">
+                  <span className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#ffb800]">
                     {profile.display_name.charAt(0).toUpperCase()}
                   </span>
                 )}
@@ -162,13 +162,13 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
                   {isOwnProfile && (
                     <Link
                       href="/forum/profile/edit"
-                      className="text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm transition-colors"
+                      className="text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm transition-colors"
                     >
                       Edit Profile
                     </Link>
                   )}
                 </div>
-                <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#3b82f6] mt-0.5">@{profile.username}</p>
+                <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#ffb800] mt-0.5">@{profile.username}</p>
 
                 <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mt-3">
                   {archetypeLabel && (
@@ -225,8 +225,8 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
               ) : (
                 <ul className="space-y-2 mb-8">
                   {threads.map((t) => (
-                    <li key={t.id} className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-sm p-3 hover:border-[#3b82f6]/50 transition-colors">
-                      <Link href={`/forum/thread/${t.id}`} className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#3b82f6] block">
+                    <li key={t.id} className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-sm p-3 hover:border-[#ffb800]/50 transition-colors">
+                      <Link href={`/forum/thread/${t.id}`} className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#ffb800] block">
                         {t.title}
                       </Link>
                       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mt-1 text-[11px] text-[#666]">
@@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
                 <ul className="space-y-2">
                   {replies.map((r) => (
                     <li key={r.id} className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-sm p-3">
-                      <Link href={`/forum/thread/${r.thread_id}`} className="font-body text-xs font-semibold text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+                      <Link href={`/forum/thread/${r.thread_id}`} className="font-body text-xs font-semibold text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
                         {r.forum_threads?.title || "(thread)"}
                       </Link>
                       <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#bfbfbf] leading-relaxed mt-1 line-clamp-3">{r.body}</p>
diff --git a/src/app/gear/page.tsx b/src/app/gear/page.tsx
index b6f00d0..4737aff 100644
--- a/src/app/gear/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/gear/page.tsx
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export default async function GearPage() {
             <Link
               key={article.slug}
               href={`/articles/${article.slug}`}
-              className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] overflow-hidden group hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+              className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] overflow-hidden group hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
               <div className="relative h-[200px] overflow-hidden">
                 <AppImage
                   src={article.image}
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ export default async function GearPage() {
                   sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 33vw"
                 />
                 <div className="absolute top-2 left-2">
-                  <span className="bg-[#3b82f6] text-white font-body text-[9px] font-bold px-2 py-0.5 tracking-wider uppercase">
+                  <span className="bg-[#ffb800] text-white font-body text-[9px] font-bold px-2 py-0.5 tracking-wider uppercase">
                     {article.category}
                   </span>
                 </div>
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ export default async function GearPage() {
                   )}
                   <span className="text-[#555] font-body text-[11px]">{article.readTime}</span>
                 </div>
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold leading-snug mb-2 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-3">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold leading-snug mb-2 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-3">
                   {article.title}
                 </h2>
                 <p className="text-[#666] font-body text-xs leading-relaxed line-clamp-2">{article.excerpt}</p>
diff --git a/src/app/global-error.tsx b/src/app/global-error.tsx
index ecd6e41..cbd3741 100644
--- a/src/app/global-error.tsx
+++ b/src/app/global-error.tsx
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ export default function GlobalError({
           )}
           <button
             onClick={() => reset()}
-            style={{ padding: "8px 16px", background: "#3b82f6", color: "white", border: 0, cursor: "pointer", borderRadius: 2 }}
+            style={{ padding: "8px 16px", background: "#ffb800", color: "white", border: 0, cursor: "pointer", borderRadius: 2 }}
           >
             Try again
           </button>
diff --git a/src/app/home-page/components/ArticleFeed.tsx b/src/app/home-page/components/ArticleFeed.tsx
index 7387646..100b73b 100644
--- a/src/app/home-page/components/ArticleFeed.tsx
+++ b/src/app/home-page/components/ArticleFeed.tsx
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                   value={sortOrder}
                   onChange={(e) => { setSortOrder(e.target.value as SortOrder); setPage(1); setInfiniteCount(ARTICLES_PER_PAGE); }}
                   aria-label="Sort articles"
-                  className="bg-[#111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#aaa] font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide rounded-sm pl-2.5 pr-7 py-1 appearance-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#3b82f6]/30 transition-colors [color-scheme:dark] cursor-pointer hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
+                  className="bg-[#111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#aaa] font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide rounded-sm pl-2.5 pr-7 py-1 appearance-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#ffb800]/30 transition-colors [color-scheme:dark] cursor-pointer hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
                 >
                   <option value="recent">Recent</option>
                   <option value="trending">Trending</option>
@@ -333,8 +333,8 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                   onClick={() => handleFeedModeChange("pagination")}
                   aria-pressed={feedMode === "pagination"}
                   title="Pagination mode"
-                  className={`flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-sm font-body text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
-                    feedMode === "pagination" ?"bg-[#3b82f6]/20 text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#3b82f6]/40" :"text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa] border border-transparent"
+                  className={`flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-sm font-body text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
+                    feedMode === "pagination" ?"bg-[#ffb800]/20 text-[#ffb800] border border-[#ffb800]/40" :"text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa] border border-transparent"
                   }`}>
                   <svg width="11" height="11" viewBox="0 0 12 12" fill="none" aria-hidden="true">
                     <rect x="1" y="1" width="10" height="2.5" rx="0.5" fill="currentColor" opacity="0.9"/>
@@ -347,8 +347,8 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                   onClick={() => handleFeedModeChange("infinite")}
                   aria-pressed={feedMode === "infinite"}
                   title="Infinite scroll mode"
-                  className={`flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-sm font-body text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
-                    feedMode === "infinite" ?"bg-[#3b82f6]/20 text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#3b82f6]/40" :"text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa] border border-transparent"
+                  className={`flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-sm font-body text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
+                    feedMode === "infinite" ?"bg-[#ffb800]/20 text-[#ffb800] border border-[#ffb800]/40" :"text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa] border border-transparent"
                   }`}>
                   <svg width="11" height="11" viewBox="0 0 12 12" fill="none" aria-hidden="true">
                     <rect x="1" y="1" width="10" height="2" rx="0.5" fill="currentColor" opacity="0.9"/>
@@ -372,7 +372,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                 value={dateFrom}
                 onChange={(e) => { setDateFrom(e.target.value); setPage(1); }}
                 max={dateTo || undefined}
-                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
                 title="From date"
                 aria-label="Filter articles from date"
               />
@@ -382,7 +382,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                 value={dateTo}
                 onChange={(e) => { setDateTo(e.target.value); setPage(1); }}
                 min={dateFrom || undefined}
-                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
                 title="To date"
                 aria-label="Filter articles to date"
               />
@@ -401,9 +401,9 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                 onClick={() => setShowAdvanced((v) => !v)}
                 aria-expanded={showAdvanced}
                 aria-controls={`${feedId}-advanced`}
-                className={`flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-2 rounded-sm border font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] whitespace-nowrap ${
+                className={`flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-2 rounded-sm border font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] whitespace-nowrap ${
                   showAdvanced || hasAdvancedActive
-                    ? "bg-[#3b82f6]/15 text-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6]/40"
+                    ? "bg-[#ffb800]/15 text-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800]/40"
                     : "bg-[#111] text-[#666] border-[#2a2a2a] hover:text-[#aaa] hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
                 }`}>
                 <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 12 12" fill="none" aria-hidden="true">
@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                 </svg>
                 More
                 {hasAdvancedActive && (
-                  <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6] inline-block ml-0.5" aria-label="Active filters" />
+                  <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#ffb800] inline-block ml-0.5" aria-label="Active filters" />
                 )}
               </button>
             </div>
@@ -428,9 +428,9 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                       type="button"
                       onClick={() => { setActiveCategory(cat); setPage(1); }}
                       aria-pressed={isActive}
-                      className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
+                      className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
                         isActive
-                          ? "bg-[#3b82f6]/20 text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#3b82f6]/50"
+                          ? "bg-[#ffb800]/20 text-[#ffb800] border border-[#ffb800]/50"
                           : "bg-[#111] text-[#888] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:text-[#ccc] hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
                       }`}>
                       {cat}
@@ -458,7 +458,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                         id={`${feedId}-author`}
                         value={authorFilter}
                         onChange={(e) => { setAuthorFilter(e.target.value); setPage(1); }}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#ccc] font-body text-sm rounded-sm px-3 py-1.5 pr-8 appearance-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#3b82f6]/30 transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#ccc] font-body text-sm rounded-sm px-3 py-1.5 pr-8 appearance-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#ffb800]/30 transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
                         aria-label="Filter by author">
                         <option value="All">All Authors</option>
                         {uniqueAuthors.map((author) => (
@@ -483,10 +483,10 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                           key={sf}
                           onClick={() => { setSourceFilter(sf); setPage(1); }}
                           aria-pressed={isActive}
-                          className={`px-3 py-1 rounded-sm font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
+                          className={`px-3 py-1 rounded-sm font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all duration-150 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
                             isActive
                               ? sf === "Imported" ?"bg-amber-500/20 text-amber-400 border border-amber-500/40"
-                                : sf === "Live" ?"bg-emerald-500/20 text-emerald-400 border border-emerald-500/40" :"bg-[#3b82f6]/20 text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#3b82f6]/40" :"text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa] border border-transparent"
+                                : sf === "Live" ?"bg-emerald-500/20 text-emerald-400 border border-emerald-500/40" :"bg-[#ffb800]/20 text-[#ffb800] border border-[#ffb800]/40" :"text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa] border border-transparent"
                           }`}>
                           {sf}
                           {sf === "Imported" && importedCount > 0 && (
@@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                     <button
                       type="button"
                       onClick={() => { setAuthorFilter("All"); setDateFrom(""); setDateTo(""); setPage(1); }}
-                      className="font-body text-[11px] text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
+                      className="font-body text-[11px] text-[#ffb800] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
                       Clear advanced filters
                     </button>
                   </div>
@@ -537,7 +537,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                 {sortedFiltered.length === 0 && (
                   <button
                     onClick={clearAllFilters}
-                    className="ml-1 text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
+                    className="ml-1 text-[#ffb800] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
                     Clear filters
                   </button>
                 )}
@@ -557,7 +557,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
               </p>
               <button
                 onClick={clearAllFilters}
-                className="mt-4 font-body text-sm text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
+                className="mt-4 font-body text-sm text-[#ffb800] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
                 Clear filters
               </button>
             </div>
@@ -585,7 +585,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                 const promotedClass = promoted === 'premium'
                   ? 'border-l-4 border-amber-400 bg-gradient-to-r from-amber-500/10 to-transparent pl-3 -ml-2 mr-0'
                   : promoted === 'client'
-                  ? 'border-l-4 border-[#3b82f6] bg-gradient-to-r from-[#3b82f6]/8 to-transparent pl-3 -ml-2 mr-0'
+                  ? 'border-l-4 border-[#ffb800] bg-gradient-to-r from-[#ffb800]/8 to-transparent pl-3 -ml-2 mr-0'
                   : '';
                 return (
                   <Fragment key={`feed-${i}`}>
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                     <Link
                       href={articleHref}
                       {...linkProps}
-                      className="flex-shrink-0 img-zoom overflow-hidden w-[100px] h-[70px] sm:w-[140px] sm:h-[95px] md:w-[190px] md:h-[128px] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+                      className="flex-shrink-0 img-zoom overflow-hidden w-[100px] h-[70px] sm:w-[140px] sm:h-[95px] md:w-[190px] md:h-[128px] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
                       tabIndex={-1}
                       aria-hidden="true"
                     >
@@ -614,21 +614,21 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                           </span>
                         )}
                         {promoted === 'client' && (
-                          <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold text-[#7aa7d4] bg-[#3b82f6]/15 border border-[#3b82f6]/40 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded uppercase tracking-widest" title={article?.promoted_advertiser ? `Advertiser coverage: ${article.promoted_advertiser}` : 'Advertiser coverage'}>
+                          <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold text-[#7aa7d4] bg-[#ffb800]/15 border border-[#ffb800]/40 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded uppercase tracking-widest" title={article?.promoted_advertiser ? `Advertiser coverage: ${article.promoted_advertiser}` : 'Advertiser coverage'}>
                             ◆ Advertiser
                           </span>
                         )}
                         {article?.category && article.category.toLowerCase() !== "legacy" && (
-                          <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wide">
+                          <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wide">
                             {article.category}
                           </span>
                         )}
                       </div>
-                      <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] font-bold text-[0.875rem] md:text-[1rem] leading-snug mb-1 md:mb-1.5 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors duration-200 line-clamp-2">
+                      <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] font-bold text-[0.875rem] md:text-[1rem] leading-snug mb-1 md:mb-1.5 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors duration-200 line-clamp-2">
                         <Link
                           href={articleHref}
                           {...linkProps}
-                          className="focus:outline-none focus-visible:text-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:underline">
+                          className="focus:outline-none focus-visible:text-[#ffb800] focus-visible:underline">
                           {article?.title}
                         </Link>
                       </h3>
@@ -702,7 +702,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                             <a href={`mailto:?subject=${encodeURIComponent(shareTitle)}&body=${encodeURIComponent(shareUrl)}`}
                                aria-label="Share via email" title="Email"
                                onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
-                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors">
+                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors">
                               <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                                 <rect x="2" y="4" width="20" height="16" rx="2" /><path d="m22 7-8.97 5.7a1.94 1.94 0 0 1-2.06 0L2 7" />
                               </svg>
@@ -735,9 +735,9 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
               {isLoadingMore && (
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-center gap-2 py-6" aria-live="polite" aria-label="Loading more articles">
                   <div className="flex gap-1">
-                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "0ms" }} />
-                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "150ms" }} />
-                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "300ms" }} />
+                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#ffb800] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "0ms" }} />
+                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#ffb800] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "150ms" }} />
+                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#ffb800] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "300ms" }} />
                   </div>
                   <span className="font-body text-xs text-[#555]">Loading more articles…</span>
                 </div>
@@ -762,7 +762,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
               </p>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-1" role="navigation" aria-label="Pagination">
                 <button
-                  className="page-btn inline-flex items-center gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="page-btn inline-flex items-center gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
                   disabled={page === 1}
                   onClick={() => { setPage(Math.max(1, page - 1)); window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: "smooth" }); }}
                   aria-label="Previous page">
@@ -786,7 +786,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                     ) : (
                       <button
                         key={p}
-                        className={`page-btn focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${page === p ? "active" : ""}`}
+                        className={`page-btn focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${page === p ? "active" : ""}`}
                         onClick={() => { setPage(p as number); window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: "smooth" }); }}
                         aria-label={`Page ${p}`}
                         aria-current={page === p ? "page" : undefined}>
@@ -796,7 +796,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                   );
                 })()}
                 <button
-                  className="page-btn inline-flex items-center gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="page-btn inline-flex items-center gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
                   disabled={page === totalPages}
                   onClick={() => { setPage(Math.min(totalPages, page + 1)); window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: "smooth" }); }}
                   aria-label="Next page">
diff --git a/src/app/home-page/components/FeaturedBento.tsx b/src/app/home-page/components/FeaturedBento.tsx
index 92104ca..329cd80 100644
--- a/src/app/home-page/components/FeaturedBento.tsx
+++ b/src/app/home-page/components/FeaturedBento.tsx
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ export default function FeaturedBento() {
             type="button"
             onClick={() => { goPrev(); setPaused(true); }}
             aria-label="Previous stories"
-            className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#3a3a3a] hover:bg-[#3b82f6] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-white text-[#ccc] transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+            className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#3a3a3a] hover:bg-[#ffb800] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-white text-[#ccc] transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
             <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
               <polyline points="15 18 9 12 15 6" />
             </svg>
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ export default function FeaturedBento() {
             type="button"
             onClick={() => { goNext(); setPaused(true); }}
             aria-label="Next stories"
-            className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#3a3a3a] hover:bg-[#3b82f6] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-white text-[#ccc] transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+            className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#3a3a3a] hover:bg-[#ffb800] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-white text-[#ccc] transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
             <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
               <polyline points="9 18 15 12 9 6" />
             </svg>
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ export default function FeaturedBento() {
             />
             <div className="hero-overlay absolute inset-0" />
             <div className="absolute inset-0 flex flex-col justify-end p-3 sm:p-4 md:p-5">
-              <span className="inline-block bg-[#3b82f6] text-white font-body text-[10px] font-bold px-2 py-0.5 tracking-wider uppercase mb-2 w-fit">
+              <span className="inline-block bg-[#ffb800] text-white font-body text-[10px] font-bold px-2 py-0.5 tracking-wider uppercase mb-2 w-fit">
                 {hero?.category}
               </span>
               <h2 className="font-heading text-white text-lg sm:text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold leading-tight mb-2 max-w-xl">
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ export default function FeaturedBento() {
             <Link
               key={`${article?.slug}-${offset}-${i}`}
               href={`/articles/${article?.slug}`}
-              className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] overflow-hidden group cursor-pointer card-accent-hover flex flex-col hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+              className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] overflow-hidden group cursor-pointer card-accent-hover flex flex-col hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
               <div className="relative overflow-hidden img-zoom h-[90px] sm:h-[110px] md:h-[120px]">
                 <AppImage
                   src={article?.image}
@@ -246,13 +246,13 @@ export default function FeaturedBento() {
                   sizes="(max-width: 640px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 22vw"
                 />
                 <div className="absolute top-0 left-0">
-                  <span className="bg-[#3b82f6] text-white font-body text-[9px] font-bold px-1.5 py-0.5 tracking-wider uppercase">
+                  <span className="bg-[#ffb800] text-white font-body text-[9px] font-bold px-1.5 py-0.5 tracking-wider uppercase">
                     {article?.category}
                   </span>
                 </div>
               </div>
               <div className="p-2 md:p-2.5 flex-1 flex flex-col justify-between">
-                <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-[12px] md:text-[13px] font-bold leading-snug line-clamp-3 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors duration-200 mb-1.5 md:mb-2">
+                <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-[12px] md:text-[13px] font-bold leading-snug line-clamp-3 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors duration-200 mb-1.5 md:mb-2">
                   {article?.title}
                 </h3>
                 <span className="read-more inline-block text-[11px]">Read More »</span>
@@ -270,7 +270,7 @@ export default function FeaturedBento() {
             aria-label={`Go to position ${i + 1}`}
             className={`rounded-full transition-all focus:outline-none ${
               i === offset
-                ? "w-4 h-1.5 bg-[#3b82f6]"
+                ? "w-4 h-1.5 bg-[#ffb800]"
                 : "w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#333] hover:bg-[#555]"
             }`}
           />
diff --git a/src/app/home-page/components/NewsTicker.tsx b/src/app/home-page/components/NewsTicker.tsx
index cb84783..13d4da6 100644
--- a/src/app/home-page/components/NewsTicker.tsx
+++ b/src/app/home-page/components/NewsTicker.tsx
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ export default function NewsTicker() {
   const doubled = [...headlines, ...headlines];
 
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#cc0000] overflow-hidden border-b border-[#aa0000]">
+    <div className="bg-[#d60701] overflow-hidden border-b border-[#a30501]">
       <div className="flex items-stretch h-8">
         {/* Label */}
         <div className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#080808] flex items-center px-4 z-10">
diff --git a/src/app/home-page/components/NewsletterSignup.tsx b/src/app/home-page/components/NewsletterSignup.tsx
index fe596d9..febc259 100644
--- a/src/app/home-page/components/NewsletterSignup.tsx
+++ b/src/app/home-page/components/NewsletterSignup.tsx
@@ -60,13 +60,13 @@ export default function NewsletterSignup() {
 
   return (
     <section className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4" aria-labelledby={`${formId}-heading`}>
-      <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#1e3a5f] py-8 md:py-10">
+      <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#4a3500] py-8 md:py-10">
         <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto text-center px-4">
           {/* Header */}
           <div className="flex items-center justify-center gap-3 mb-3">
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#1e3a5f] max-w-[80px]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#4a3500] max-w-[80px]" />
             <span className="section-label" id={`${formId}-heading`}>Newsletter</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#1e3a5f] max-w-[80px]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#4a3500] max-w-[80px]" />
           </div>
           <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mb-1.5">
             Stay Ahead of the Pro AV Industry
@@ -77,12 +77,12 @@ export default function NewsletterSignup() {
 
           {submitted ? (
             <div
-              className="bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#3b82f6] rounded-sm px-6 py-8 text-center"
+              className="bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#ffb800] rounded-sm px-6 py-8 text-center"
               role="status"
               aria-live="polite">
-              <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6]/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-3">
+              <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-[#ffb800]/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-3">
                 <svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" aria-hidden="true">
-                  <path d="M4 10l4 4 8-8" stroke="#3b82f6" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
+                  <path d="M4 10l4 4 8-8" stroke="#ffb800" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
                 </svg>
               </div>
               <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] font-bold text-lg mb-1">You&apos;re subscribed!</p>
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ export default function NewsletterSignup() {
                           className="sr-only"
                           aria-label={`Subscribe to ${cat} news`}
                         />
-                        <span aria-hidden="true" className={`mr-1.5 inline-block w-3 h-3 rounded-sm border transition-colors ${checked ? "bg-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6]" : "border-[#444]"}`}>
+                        <span aria-hidden="true" className={`mr-1.5 inline-block w-3 h-3 rounded-sm border transition-colors ${checked ? "bg-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800]" : "border-[#444]"}`}>
                           {checked && (
                             <svg viewBox="0 0 12 12" fill="none" className="w-full h-full" aria-hidden="true">
                               <path d="M2 6l3 3 5-5" stroke="white" strokeWidth="1.5" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ export default function NewsletterSignup() {
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={loading}
-                  className={`btn-subscribe py-2.5 px-6 text-sm whitespace-nowrap focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-offset-2 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#0d1520] ${loading ? "opacity-70 cursor-not-allowed" : ""}`}>
+                  className={`btn-subscribe py-2.5 px-6 text-sm whitespace-nowrap focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-offset-2 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#0d1520] ${loading ? "opacity-70 cursor-not-allowed" : ""}`}>
                   {loading ? "Subscribing..." : "Subscribe Free"}
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ export default function NewsletterSignup() {
 
               <p className="font-body text-[#555] text-xs mt-3">
                 No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By subscribing you agree to our{" "}
-                <a href="/privacy" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
+                <a href="/privacy" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
                   Privacy Policy
                 </a>.
               </p>
diff --git a/src/app/home-page/components/SpotlightCarousel.tsx b/src/app/home-page/components/SpotlightCarousel.tsx
index 487ab3c..6b36eff 100644
--- a/src/app/home-page/components/SpotlightCarousel.tsx
+++ b/src/app/home-page/components/SpotlightCarousel.tsx
@@ -156,14 +156,14 @@ export default function SpotlightCarousel() {
               ref={prevBtnRef}
               onClick={() => go(-1)}
               aria-label="Previous spotlight (Left arrow key)"
-              className="carousel-btn w-7 h-7 border border-[#333] bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] flex items-center justify-center transition-colors text-[#888] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+              className="carousel-btn w-7 h-7 border border-[#333] bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] flex items-center justify-center transition-colors text-[#888] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
               <ChevronLeftIcon size={13} />
             </button>
             <button
               ref={nextBtnRef}
               onClick={() => go(1)}
               aria-label="Next spotlight (Right arrow key)"
-              className="carousel-btn w-7 h-7 border border-[#333] bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] flex items-center justify-center transition-colors text-[#888] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+              className="carousel-btn w-7 h-7 border border-[#333] bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] flex items-center justify-center transition-colors text-[#888] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
               <ChevronRightIcon size={13} />
             </button>
           </div>
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ export default function SpotlightCarousel() {
               key={`${startIndex}-${i}`}
               href={item.href}
               role="listitem"
-              className={`spotlight-card group block spotlight-slide-in focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
+              className={`spotlight-card group block spotlight-slide-in focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
                 i >= 3 ? "hidden lg:block" : i >= 2 ? "hidden md:block" : ""
               }`}
               style={{ animationDelay: `${i * 50}ms` }}
@@ -201,10 +201,10 @@ export default function SpotlightCarousel() {
                 </div>
               </div>
               <div className="p-2.5 md:p-3 border-t border-[#2a2a2a]">
-                <p className="font-body text-[11px] font-bold text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wide mb-1">
+                <p className="font-body text-[11px] font-bold text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wide mb-1">
                   {item.name}
                 </p>
-                <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-[12px] md:text-[13px] font-bold leading-snug line-clamp-2 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors duration-200">
+                <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-[12px] md:text-[13px] font-bold leading-snug line-clamp-2 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors duration-200">
                   {item.title}
                 </h3>
               </div>
@@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ export default function SpotlightCarousel() {
               role="tab"
               aria-selected={Math.floor(startIndex / VISIBLE) === i}
               aria-label={`Go to spotlight page ${i + 1}`}
-              className={`h-1.5 rounded-full transition-all duration-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
+              className={`h-1.5 rounded-full transition-all duration-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
                 Math.floor(startIndex / VISIBLE) === i
                   ? "w-5 bg-accent" : "w-1.5 bg-[#333] hover:bg-[#555]"
               }`}
diff --git a/src/app/layout.tsx b/src/app/layout.tsx
index b7f00ad..85ff79c 100644
--- a/src/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/layout.tsx
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ export default function RootLayout({
         {/* Skip to main content — WCAG 2.4.1 */}
         <a
           href="#main-content"
-          className="sr-only focus:not-sr-only focus:fixed focus:top-2 focus:left-2 focus:z-[10000] focus:px-4 focus:py-2 focus:bg-[#3b82f6] focus:text-white focus:rounded focus:font-bold focus:text-sm focus:outline-none"
+          className="sr-only focus:not-sr-only focus:fixed focus:top-2 focus:left-2 focus:z-[10000] focus:px-4 focus:py-2 focus:bg-[#ffb800] focus:text-white focus:rounded focus:font-bold focus:text-sm focus:outline-none"
         >
           Skip to main content
         </a>
diff --git a/src/app/login/page.tsx b/src/app/login/page.tsx
index 5249ae2..6cc722f 100644
--- a/src/app/login/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/login/page.tsx
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ function LoginInner() {
             className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4"
           >
             {error && (
-              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#cc0000] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#d60701] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                 {error}
               </div>
             )}
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ function LoginInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="email"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -90,19 +90,19 @@ function LoginInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="current-password"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
               />
             </div>
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={loading}
-              className="w-full bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="w-full bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
             >
               {loading ? 'Signing in…' : 'Sign in'}
             </button>
             <p className="text-xs text-[#666] font-body text-center pt-2">
               PR firm / contributor?{' '}
-              <Link href="/client-login" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+              <Link href="/client-login" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
                 Use the contributor portal
               </Link>
             </p>
diff --git a/src/app/manufacturers/DirectoryClient.tsx b/src/app/manufacturers/DirectoryClient.tsx
index b10ff16..37b84b2 100644
--- a/src/app/manufacturers/DirectoryClient.tsx
+++ b/src/app/manufacturers/DirectoryClient.tsx
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
             value={q}
             onChange={(e) => setQ(e.target.value)}
             placeholder="Search by company or product…"
-            className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-md px-3 py-2 text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#3b82f6]/40"
+            className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] rounded-md px-3 py-2 text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#ffb800]/40"
           />
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
           type="button"
           onClick={() => setShowFilter("all")}
           className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded text-xs font-semibold ${
-            showFilter === "all" ? "bg-[#3b82f6] text-white" : "bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
+            showFilter === "all" ? "bg-[#ffb800] text-white" : "bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
           }`}
         >
           All shows <span className="ml-1 opacity-60">({manufacturers.length.toLocaleString()})</span>
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
           type="button"
           onClick={() => setShowFilter("both-major")}
           className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded text-xs font-semibold ${
-            showFilter === "both-major" ? "bg-[#3b82f6] text-white" : "bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
+            showFilter === "both-major" ? "bg-[#ffb800] text-white" : "bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
           }`}
         >
           NAB + IBC <span className="ml-1 opacity-60">({manufacturers.filter((m) => m.exhibits_nab && m.exhibits_ibc).length})</span>
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
               type="button"
               onClick={() => setShowFilter(s.slug)}
               className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded text-xs font-semibold ${
-                active ? "bg-[#3b82f6] text-white" : "bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
+                active ? "bg-[#ffb800] text-white" : "bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
               }`}
               title={`${s.name} · ${s.start_date}${count === 0 ? " · exhibitor list coming soon" : ""}`}
             >
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
             onClick={() => setLetter(l)}
             className={`min-w-[28px] h-7 px-1.5 rounded font-semibold ${
               letter === l
-                ? "bg-[#3b82f6] text-white"
+                ? "bg-[#ffb800] text-white"
                 : "bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
             }`}
           >
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
           <Link
             key={m.slug}
             href={`/manufacturers/${m.slug}`}
-            className="group bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-xl p-4 hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:shadow-sm transition-all flex gap-3"
+            className="group bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-xl p-4 hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:shadow-sm transition-all flex gap-3"
           >
             <div className="w-14 h-14 rounded-lg bg-[#1a1a1a] flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden flex-shrink-0">
               {m.logo_url ? (
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
               )}
             </div>
             <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
-              <h3 className="font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] truncate group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+              <h3 className="font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] truncate group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
                 {m.company_name}
               </h3>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-1 mb-1.5 flex-wrap">
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
                   </span>
                 )}
                 {m.featured && (
-                  <span className="text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#3b82f6]/15 text-[#3b82f6] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
+                  <span className="text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#ffb800]/15 text-[#ffb800] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
                     Featured
                   </span>
                 )}
diff --git a/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/BackLink.tsx b/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/BackLink.tsx
index bc6e733..c814674 100644
--- a/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/BackLink.tsx
+++ b/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/BackLink.tsx
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ export default function BackLink() {
     }
   }
   return (
-    <Link href="/manufacturers" onClick={onClick} className="hover:text-[#3b82f6]">
+    <Link href="/manufacturers" onClick={onClick} className="hover:text-[#ffb800]">
       ← Back
     </Link>
   );
diff --git a/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/page.tsx b/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/page.tsx
index e1b70cc..2f397a0 100644
--- a/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/page.tsx
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                 </span>
               )}
               {company.phone && (
-                <a href={`tel:${company.phone.replace(/[^\d+]/g, '')}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6]">
+                <a href={`tel:${company.phone.replace(/[^\d+]/g, '')}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800]">
                   {company.phone}
                 </a>
               )}
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   href={company.company_website}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+                  className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
                 >
                   Website ↗
                 </a>
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   href={company.press_url}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+                  className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
                 >
                   Newsroom ↗
                 </a>
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   href={company.contact_url}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+                  className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
                 >
                   Contact ↗
                 </a>
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   href={company.linkedin_url}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800]"
                 >
                   LinkedIn
                 </a>
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   href={`https://twitter.com/${company.twitter_handle}`}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800]"
                 >
                   X / Twitter
                 </a>
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                         href={e.linkedin_url}
                         target="_blank"
                         rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                        className="text-[11px] text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+                        className="text-[11px] text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
                       >
                         LinkedIn ↗
                       </a>
@@ -328,14 +328,14 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
               )}
               {company.phone && (
                 <div className="mt-1">
-                  <a href={`tel:${company.phone.replace(/[^\d+]/g, '')}`} className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+                  <a href={`tel:${company.phone.replace(/[^\d+]/g, '')}`} className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
                     {company.phone}
                   </a>
                 </div>
               )}
               {company.contact_email && (
                 <div>
-                  <a href={`mailto:${company.contact_email}`} className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+                  <a href={`mailto:${company.contact_email}`} className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
                     {company.contact_email}
                   </a>
                 </div>
@@ -401,7 +401,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
           <section className="mb-10">
             <header className="flex items-baseline justify-between mb-3">
               <h2 className="text-lg font-display font-bold text-[#e0e0e0]">Recent coverage</h2>
-              <Link href={`/news?search=${encodeURIComponent(company.company_name)}`} className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+              <Link href={`/news?search=${encodeURIComponent(company.company_name)}`} className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
                 All stories →
               </Link>
             </header>
@@ -410,7 +410,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                 <Link
                   key={r.wp_slug}
                   href={`/news/${r.wp_slug}`}
-                  className="group bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-md p-3 hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:shadow-sm transition-all flex gap-3"
+                  className="group bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-md p-3 hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:shadow-sm transition-all flex gap-3"
                 >
                   {/* Image fallback cascade — Ryan rule: never show an empty
                       gray box on a coverage card. Falls through:
@@ -423,7 +423,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                     loading="lazy"
                   />
                   <div className="min-w-0">
-                    <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] leading-snug group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] line-clamp-3">
+                    <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] leading-snug group-hover:text-[#ffb800] line-clamp-3">
                       {r.title}
                     </h3>
                     {r.wp_published_at && (
@@ -447,7 +447,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   {p.slug ? (
                     <Link
                       href={`/news/${p.slug}`}
-                      className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline"
+                      className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline"
                     >
                       {p.title}
                     </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/manufacturers/page.tsx b/src/app/manufacturers/page.tsx
index 79b2c6b..cce498b 100644
--- a/src/app/manufacturers/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/manufacturers/page.tsx
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturersIndex() {
           </p>
           <p className="mt-2">
             Are you a manufacturer and want to update your listing?{" "}
-            <a href="mailto:editors@avbeat.com?subject=Manufacturer%20Directory%20Update" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+            <a href="mailto:editors@avbeat.com?subject=Manufacturer%20Directory%20Update" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
               Contact our editors
             </a>
             .
diff --git a/src/app/nab-2026/page.tsx b/src/app/nab-2026/page.tsx
index e025bf8..e94b0be 100644
--- a/src/app/nab-2026/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/nab-2026/page.tsx
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
               <h2 className="text-xl font-display font-bold text-[#e0e0e0]">
                 Latest from the show floor
               </h2>
-              <Link href="/news?search=NAB+2026" className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+              <Link href="/news?search=NAB+2026" className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
                 See all NAB coverage →
               </Link>
             </header>
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
                 <Link
                   key={a.wp_slug}
                   href={`/news/${a.wp_slug}`}
-                  className="group bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg overflow-hidden hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:shadow-sm transition-all"
+                  className="group bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-lg overflow-hidden hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:shadow-sm transition-all"
                 >
                   {a.featured_image && (
                     /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
                     />
                   )}
                   <div className="p-3">
-                    <h3 className="font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm leading-snug group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] line-clamp-3 mb-1">
+                    <h3 className="font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm leading-snug group-hover:text-[#ffb800] line-clamp-3 mb-1">
                       {a.title}
                     </h3>
                     {a.wp_published_at && (
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
             <h2 className="text-xl font-display font-bold text-[#e0e0e0]">
               All 2026 NAB Show exhibitors
             </h2>
-            <Link href="/manufacturers" className="text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+            <Link href="/manufacturers" className="text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
               Full directory →
             </Link>
           </header>
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
                 key={e.slug}
                 href={`/manufacturers/${e.slug}`}
                 data-company-slug={e.slug}
-                className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-md p-2.5 hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-all flex items-center gap-2.5"
+                className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] rounded-md p-2.5 hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-all flex items-center gap-2.5"
               >
                 {e.logo_url ? (
                   /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
           {otherRows.length > 200 && (
             <p className="text-center text-xs text-[#888] mt-4">
               Showing 200 of {otherRows.length.toLocaleString()} exhibitors.{" "}
-              <Link href="/manufacturers" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">Browse the full directory →</Link>
+              <Link href="/manufacturers" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">Browse the full directory →</Link>
             </p>
           )}
         </section>
diff --git a/src/app/news/NewsPageClient.tsx b/src/app/news/NewsPageClient.tsx
index 6dfa6d8..c796856 100644
--- a/src/app/news/NewsPageClient.tsx
+++ b/src/app/news/NewsPageClient.tsx
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                 placeholder="Search articles, topics, authors…"
                 value={search}
                 onChange={(e) => setSearch(e.target.value)}
-                className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] placeholder-[#555] text-sm font-body pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors"
+                className="w-full bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] placeholder-[#555] text-sm font-body pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors"
               />
               {search && (
                 <button
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                 type="date"
                 value={dateFrom}
                 onChange={(e) => setDateFrom(e.target.value)}
-                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
                 title="From date"
               />
               <span className="text-[#444] text-xs">–</span>
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                 type="date"
                 value={dateTo}
                 onChange={(e) => setDateTo(e.target.value)}
-                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                className="bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
                 title="To date"
               />
             </div>
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ export default function NewsPage({
               <select
                 value={sortBy}
                 onChange={(e) => setSortBy(e.target.value)}
-                className="appearance-none bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body pl-3 pr-8 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors cursor-pointer"
+                className="appearance-none bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] text-xs font-body pl-3 pr-8 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors cursor-pointer"
               >
                 {SORT_OPTIONS.map((opt) => (
                   <option key={opt.value} value={opt.value}>{opt.label}</option>
@@ -236,8 +236,8 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                   onClick={() => setActiveCategory(cat)}
                   className={`px-2.5 py-1 text-[11px] font-body rounded-sm border transition-colors ${
                     activeCategory === cat
-                      ? "bg-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6] text-white"
-                      : "bg-[#1a1a1a] border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6]"
+                      ? "bg-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800] text-white"
+                      : "bg-[#1a1a1a] border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800]"
                   }`}
                 >
                   {cat}
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                   <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={1.5} d="M9.172 16.172a4 4 0 015.656 0M9 10h.01M15 10h.01M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z" />
                 </svg>
                 <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-sm">No articles match your filters.</p>
-                <button onClick={clearFilters} className="mt-3 text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-body hover:underline">Clear filters</button>
+                <button onClick={clearFilters} className="mt-3 text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-body hover:underline">Clear filters</button>
               </div>
             ) : (
               <div className="space-y-0">
@@ -297,9 +297,9 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                       </div>
                       <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1.5">
-                          <span className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">{article.category || "NEWS"}</span>
+                          <span className="text-[#ffb800] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">{article.category || "NEWS"}</span>
                         </div>
-                        <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-base font-bold leading-snug mb-2 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2">
+                        <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-base font-bold leading-snug mb-2 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2">
                           {article.title || "Untitled"}
                         </h2>
                         <p className="text-[#777] font-body text-sm leading-relaxed line-clamp-2">{article.excerpt || ""}</p>
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ export default function NewsPage({
             {!hideAiSuggestions && <AISuggestedArticles variant="full" />}
 
             <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-4">
-              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest mb-3 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest mb-3 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
                 Popular Tags
               </h3>
               <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
@@ -336,8 +336,8 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                     onClick={() => setActiveCategory(tag)}
                     className={`px-2 py-1 border text-xs font-body rounded-sm transition-colors ${
                       activeCategory === tag
-                        ? "bg-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6] text-white"
-                        : "bg-[#1a1a1a] border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6]"
+                        ? "bg-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800] text-white"
+                        : "bg-[#1a1a1a] border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800]"
                     }`}
                   >
                     {tag}
@@ -345,8 +345,8 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                 ))}
               </div>
             </div>
-            <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#1e3a5f] p-4">
-              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">Newsletter</h3>
+            <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#4a3500] p-4">
+              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">Newsletter</h3>
               <p className="text-[#777] text-xs font-body mb-3">Get broadcast news delivered to your inbox every week.</p>
               <Link href="/home-page#newsletter" className="btn-subscribe text-xs py-2 px-4 inline-block">Subscribe Free</Link>
             </div>
diff --git a/src/app/news/[slug]/NewsArticleDetailClient.tsx b/src/app/news/[slug]/NewsArticleDetailClient.tsx
index 8be7dd4..753db4e 100644
--- a/src/app/news/[slug]/NewsArticleDetailClient.tsx
+++ b/src/app/news/[slug]/NewsArticleDetailClient.tsx
@@ -278,11 +278,11 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
       {/* Breadcrumb */}
       <div className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border-b border-[#1a1a1a]">
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-2.5 flex items-center gap-2 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
-          <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+          <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
             Home
           </Link>
           <span>/</span>
-          <Link href="/news" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+          <Link href="/news" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
             News
           </Link>
           <span>/</span>
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
                 <Link
                   href="/news"
-                  className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+                  className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
                   {article.category}
                 </Link>
                 <span className="text-xs text-[#777]">{article.readTime}</span>
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                   <div>
                     <Link
                       href={`/authors/${article.authorSlug}`}
-                      className="font-heading font-bold text-sm hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-[#e0e0e0]">
+                      className="font-heading font-bold text-sm hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-[#e0e0e0]">
                       {article.author}
                     </Link>
                     <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#777]">{article.authorTitle}</p>
@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     onClick={() => setEmailShareOpen(true)}
                     aria-label="Share via email"
                     title="Email"
-                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                     <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                       <rect x="2" y="4" width="20" height="16" rx="2" />
                       <path d="m22 7-8.97 5.7a1.94 1.94 0 0 1-2.06 0L2 7" />
@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     }}
                     aria-label="Copy article link"
                     title="Copy link"
-                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                     <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                       <path d="M10 13a5 5 0 0 0 7.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 0 0-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"/>
                       <path d="M14 11a5 5 0 0 0-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 0 0 7.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"/>
@@ -432,7 +432,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     onClick={handleSaveToReadingList}
                     disabled={savingState !== "idle"}
                     aria-label={isSaved ? "Remove from reading list" : "Save to reading list"}
-                    className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                    className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                     {savingState === "saving" ?"Saving..."
                       : savingState === "removing" ?"Removing..."
                       : isSaved
@@ -469,7 +469,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                   {article.tags.map((tag) => (
                     <span
                       key={tag}
-                      className="px-3 py-1 text-xs font-body bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors rounded-sm cursor-default">
+                      className="px-3 py-1 text-xs font-body bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors rounded-sm cursor-default">
                       {tag}
                     </span>
                   ))}
@@ -483,7 +483,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                 <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#777]">Found this article useful?</p>
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setEmailShareOpen(true)}
-                  className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                  className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#ffb800] text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                   <svg
                     width="13"
                     height="13"
@@ -504,7 +504,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
             <div className="pt-6 border-t border-[#222]">
               <Link
                 href="/news"
-                className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-sm hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-[#ffb800] font-body text-sm hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                 <svg
                   width="14"
                   height="14"
@@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
 
             {/* Related Articles Sidebar */}
             <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-5">
-              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
                 Related Articles
               </h3>
               <div className="space-y-4">
@@ -553,10 +553,10 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                      <p className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-0.5">
+                      <p className="text-[#ffb800] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-0.5">
                         {related.category}
                       </p>
-                      <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
+                      <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
                         {related.title}
                       </p>
                     </div>
@@ -568,19 +568,19 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
             {/* Related Forum Posts — same widget as /articles/[slug] */}
             {relatedForumThreads.length > 0 && (
               <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-5">
-                <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+                <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
                   Related Forum Posts
                 </h3>
                 <ul className="space-y-3.5">
                   {relatedForumThreads.map((t) => (
                     <li key={t.id}>
                       <Link href={`/forum/thread/${t.id}`} className="group block">
-                        <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
+                        <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
                           {t.title}
                         </p>
                         <p className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-1 text-[10px] text-[#666]">
                           {t.category_name && (
-                            <span className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                            <span className="text-[#ffb800] font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                               {t.category_name}
                             </span>
                           )}
@@ -594,7 +594,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                 </ul>
                 <Link
                   href="/forum"
-                  className="block mt-4 pt-3 border-t border-[#222] text-[11px] text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline font-body font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider"
+                  className="block mt-4 pt-3 border-t border-[#222] text-[11px] text-[#ffb800] hover:underline font-body font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider"
                 >
                   Browse all forum threads →
                 </Link>
@@ -602,7 +602,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
             )}
 
             {/* Newsletter Signup */}
-            <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#1e3a5f] p-5">
+            <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#4a3500] p-5">
               <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] font-bold mb-2">Stay Updated</h3>
               <p className="font-body text-[#777] text-xs mb-4">
                 Get the latest pro AV industry news delivered to your inbox.
@@ -639,7 +639,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     onClick={prevCarousel}
                     disabled={carouselIndex === 0}
                     aria-label="Previous articles"
-                    className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#666] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                    className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#666] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                     <svg
                       width="14"
                       height="14"
@@ -655,7 +655,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     onClick={nextCarousel}
                     disabled={carouselIndex >= maxIndex}
                     aria-label="Next articles"
-                    className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#666] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                    className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#666] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                     <svg
                       width="14"
                       height="14"
@@ -694,11 +694,11 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1.5">
-                      <span className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                      <span className="text-[#ffb800] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                         {related.category}
                       </span>
                     </div>
-                    <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold leading-snug group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2 mb-1.5">
+                    <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold leading-snug group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2 mb-1.5">
                       {related.title}
                     </h3>
                     <p className="text-[#666] font-body text-xs line-clamp-2 leading-relaxed">
@@ -723,7 +723,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     onClick={() => setCarouselIndex(i)}
                     aria-label={`Go to slide ${i + 1}`}
                     className={`w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full transition-colors focus:outline-none ${
-                      i === carouselIndex ? "bg-[#3b82f6]" : "bg-[#333]"
+                      i === carouselIndex ? "bg-[#ffb800]" : "bg-[#333]"
                     }`}
                   />
                 ))}
@@ -756,7 +756,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                 setEmailStatus("idle");
               }}
               aria-label="Close share dialog"
-              className="absolute top-4 right-4 text-[#555] hover:text-[#e0e0e0] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+              className="absolute top-4 right-4 text-[#555] hover:text-[#e0e0e0] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
               <svg
                 width="18"
                 height="18"
@@ -771,13 +771,13 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
             </button>
 
             <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-5">
-              <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-sm bg-[#1a2a3a] border border-[#1e3a5f] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+              <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-sm bg-[#1a2a3a] border border-[#4a3500] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
                 <svg
                   width="16"
                   height="16"
                   viewBox="0 0 24 24"
                   fill="none"
-                  stroke="#3b82f6"
+                  stroke="#ffb800"
                   strokeWidth="2"
                   aria-hidden="true">
                   <rect x="2" y="4" width="20" height="16" rx="2" />
@@ -823,7 +823,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                   <label
                     htmlFor="email-to"
                     className="block font-body text-xs text-[#888] uppercase tracking-wider mb-1.5">
-                    Recipient Email <span className="text-[#3b82f6]">*</span>
+                    Recipient Email <span className="text-[#ffb800]">*</span>
                   </label>
                   <input
                     id="email-to"
@@ -831,7 +831,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     value={emailTo}
                     onChange={(e) => setEmailTo(e.target.value)}
                     placeholder="colleague@example.com"
-                    className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#3b82f6] text-[#e0e0e0] placeholder-[#444] text-sm font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm outline-none transition-colors"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#ffb800] text-[#e0e0e0] placeholder-[#444] text-sm font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm outline-none transition-colors"
                   />
                 </div>
                 <div>
@@ -846,7 +846,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     onChange={(e) => setEmailNote(e.target.value)}
                     placeholder="Thought you might find this interesting..."
                     rows={3}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#3b82f6] text-[#e0e0e0] placeholder-[#444] text-sm font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm outline-none transition-colors resize-none"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] focus:border-[#ffb800] text-[#e0e0e0] placeholder-[#444] text-sm font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm outline-none transition-colors resize-none"
                   />
                 </div>
 
@@ -890,7 +890,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
         <div
           role="status"
           aria-live="polite"
-          className="fixed bottom-4 right-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#3b82f6] text-white px-4 py-3 rounded-sm text-sm font-body shadow-lg z-50">
+          className="fixed bottom-4 right-4 bg-[#1a1a1a] border border-[#ffb800] text-white px-4 py-3 rounded-sm text-sm font-body shadow-lg z-50">
           {saveToast}
         </div>
       )}
diff --git a/src/app/newsletter/archive/page.tsx b/src/app/newsletter/archive/page.tsx
index cf052e4..556871e 100644
--- a/src/app/newsletter/archive/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/newsletter/archive/page.tsx
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ function NewsletterCard({ newsletter }: { newsletter: Newsletter }) {
   const blocks = Array.isArray(newsletter.article_blocks)
     ? newsletter.article_blocks.filter((b) => b.title)
     : [];
-  const accent = newsletter.accent_color || "#3b82f6";
+  const accent = newsletter.accent_color || "#ffb800";
 
   const layoutLabel: Record<string, string> = {
     featured: "Weekly Digest",
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ function NewsletterCard({ newsletter }: { newsletter: Newsletter }) {
                 <span className="mt-1.5 w-1 h-1 rounded-full bg-[#444] flex-shrink-0" />
                 <span className="font-body text-[#888] text-xs leading-relaxed line-clamp-1">
                   {block.category && (
-                    <span className="text-[#3b82f6] font-bold mr-1">{block.category}:</span>
+                    <span className="text-[#ffb800] font-bold mr-1">{block.category}:</span>
                   )}
                   {block.title}
                 </span>
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ function NewsletterCard({ newsletter }: { newsletter: Newsletter }) {
           <span className="font-body text-[#555] text-xs">
             {blocks.length} {blocks.length === 1 ? "story" : "stories"}
           </span>
-          <span className="font-body text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-medium">
+          <span className="font-body text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-medium">
             Issue #{newsletter.id.slice(0, 6).toUpperCase()}
           </span>
         </div>
@@ -181,12 +181,12 @@ function SignupCTA() {
 
   return (
     <section
-      className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-sm p-6 md:p-8"
+      className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-sm p-6 md:p-8"
       aria-labelledby={`${formId}-heading`}>
       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
-        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#1e3a5f]" />
+        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#4a3500]" />
         <span className="section-label" id={`${formId}-heading`}>Subscribe</span>
-        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#1e3a5f]" />
+        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#4a3500]" />
       </div>
       <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xl font-bold text-center mb-1">
         Never Miss an Issue
@@ -197,9 +197,9 @@ function SignupCTA() {
 
       {status === "success" ? (
         <div className="text-center py-4" role="status" aria-live="polite">
-          <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6]/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-3">
+          <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-[#ffb800]/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-3">
             <svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" aria-hidden="true">
-              <path d="M4 10l4 4 8-8" stroke="#3b82f6" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
+              <path d="M4 10l4 4 8-8" stroke="#ffb800" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
             </svg>
           </div>
           <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] font-bold mb-1">You&apos;re subscribed!</p>
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ function SignupCTA() {
                     />
                     <span
                       aria-hidden="true"
-                      className={`mr-1.5 inline-block w-3 h-3 rounded-sm border transition-colors ${checked ? "bg-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6]" : "border-[#444]"}`}>
+                      className={`mr-1.5 inline-block w-3 h-3 rounded-sm border transition-colors ${checked ? "bg-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800]" : "border-[#444]"}`}>
                       {checked && (
                         <svg viewBox="0 0 12 12" fill="none" className="w-full h-full" aria-hidden="true">
                           <path d="M2 6l3 3 5-5" stroke="white" strokeWidth="1.5" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ function SignupCTA() {
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={status === "loading"}
-              className={`btn-subscribe py-2.5 px-6 text-sm whitespace-nowrap focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${status === "loading" ? "opacity-70 cursor-not-allowed" : ""}`}>
+              className={`btn-subscribe py-2.5 px-6 text-sm whitespace-nowrap focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${status === "loading" ? "opacity-70 cursor-not-allowed" : ""}`}>
               {status === "loading" ? "Subscribing..." : "Subscribe Free"}
             </button>
           </div>
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ function SignupCTA() {
 
           <p className="font-body text-[#555] text-xs mt-3 text-center">
             No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.{" "}
-            <Link href="/privacy" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+            <Link href="/privacy" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
               Privacy Policy
             </Link>
           </p>
@@ -419,9 +419,9 @@ export default function NewsletterArchivePage() {
                 <button
                   key={topic}
                   onClick={() => setSelectedTopic(topic)}
-                  className={`font-body text-xs px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm border transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
+                  className={`font-body text-xs px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm border transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
                     selectedTopic === topic
-                      ? "bg-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6] text-white"
+                      ? "bg-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800] text-white"
                       : "bg-transparent border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:border-[#555] hover:text-[#ccc]"
                   }`}
                   aria-pressed={selectedTopic === topic}>
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ export default function NewsletterArchivePage() {
               {hasActiveFilters && (
                 <button
                   onClick={handleClearFilters}
-                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#60a5fa] transition-colors underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffd25a] transition-colors underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                   Clear filters
                 </button>
               )}
@@ -498,7 +498,7 @@ export default function NewsletterArchivePage() {
                 <p className="font-body text-red-400 text-sm mb-3">{error}</p>
                 <button
                   onClick={fetchArchive}
-                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                   Try again
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -521,7 +521,7 @@ export default function NewsletterArchivePage() {
                 </p>
                 <button
                   onClick={handleClearFilters}
-                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#ffb800] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                   Clear all filters
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -555,9 +555,9 @@ export default function NewsletterArchivePage() {
                   <li key={topic}>
                     <button
                       onClick={() => setSelectedTopic(topic)}
-                      className={`w-full text-left font-body text-sm py-1.5 px-2 rounded-sm transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
+                      className={`w-full text-left font-body text-sm py-1.5 px-2 rounded-sm transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
                         selectedTopic === topic
-                          ? "text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#3b82f6]/10"
+                          ? "text-[#ffb800] bg-[#ffb800]/10"
                           : "text-[#888] hover:text-[#ccc] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
                       }`}>
                       {topic}
@@ -578,9 +578,9 @@ export default function NewsletterArchivePage() {
                     <li key={year}>
                       <button
                         onClick={() => { setSelectedYear(String(year)); setSelectedMonth(""); }}
-                        className={`w-full text-left font-body text-sm py-1.5 px-2 rounded-sm transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
+                        className={`w-full text-left font-body text-sm py-1.5 px-2 rounded-sm transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
                           selectedYear === String(year)
-                            ? "text-[#3b82f6] bg-[#3b82f6]/10"
+                            ? "text-[#ffb800] bg-[#ffb800]/10"
                             : "text-[#888] hover:text-[#ccc] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]"
                         }`}>
                         {year}
diff --git a/src/app/privacy/page.tsx b/src/app/privacy/page.tsx
index bd61ae4..ceff699 100644
--- a/src/app/privacy/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/privacy/page.tsx
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ export default function PrivacyPage() {
               <li><strong className="text-[#ccc]">Opt-out (CCPA):</strong> California residents may opt out of the sale of personal information</li>
               <li><strong className="text-[#ccc]">Unsubscribe:</strong> Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link</li>
             </ul>
-            <p className="mt-3">To exercise any of these rights, contact us at <a href="mailto:privacy@avbeat.com" className="text-[#3b82f6] underline hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">privacy@avbeat.com</a>. We will respond within 30 days.</p>
+            <p className="mt-3">To exercise any of these rights, contact us at <a href="mailto:privacy@avbeat.com" className="text-[#ffb800] underline hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">privacy@avbeat.com</a>. We will respond within 30 days.</p>
           </section>
 
           <section aria-labelledby="section-6">
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ export default function PrivacyPage() {
             <address className="not-italic mt-3 space-y-1 text-[#999]">
               <p><strong className="text-[#ccc]">Relevant Media Properties, LLC</strong></p>
               <p>Privacy Officer</p>
-              <p>Email: <a href="mailto:privacy@avbeat.com" className="text-[#3b82f6] underline hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">privacy@avbeat.com</a></p>
+              <p>Email: <a href="mailto:privacy@avbeat.com" className="text-[#ffb800] underline hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">privacy@avbeat.com</a></p>
             </address>
           </section>
 
diff --git a/src/app/profile/[userId]/page.tsx b/src/app/profile/[userId]/page.tsx
index 6c27394..577f67c 100644
--- a/src/app/profile/[userId]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/profile/[userId]/page.tsx
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ function Avatar({ name, size = 'lg' }: { name: string; size?: 'sm' | 'lg' }) {
     .join('')
     .toUpperCase()
     .slice(0, 2);
-  const colors = ['#1e3a5f', '#1a3a2a', '#3a1a1a', '#2a1a3a', '#1a2a3a'];
+  const colors = ['#4a3500', '#1a3a2a', '#3a1a1a', '#2a1a3a', '#1a2a3a'];
   const colorIdx = name.charCodeAt(0) % colors.length;
   const sizeClass = size === 'lg' ? 'w-20 h-20 text-2xl' : 'w-9 h-9 text-xs';
   return (
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ function ReputationBadge({ rep }: { rep: number }) {
   let color = 'text-[#888] border-[#333]';
   if (rep >= 1000) { label = 'Expert'; color = 'text-yellow-400 border-yellow-700'; }
   else if (rep >= 500) { label = 'Veteran'; color = 'text-purple-400 border-purple-700'; }
-  else if (rep >= 200) { label = 'Contributor'; color = 'text-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6]/50'; }
+  else if (rep >= 200) { label = 'Contributor'; color = 'text-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800]/50'; }
   else if (rep >= 50) { label = 'Member'; color = 'text-green-400 border-green-700'; }
   return (
     <span className={`font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-2 py-0.5 border rounded-sm ${color}`}>
@@ -130,9 +130,9 @@ const BADGE_CONFIG: Record<string, { label: string; icon: React.ReactNode; color
         <path d="M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z" />
       </svg>
     ),
-    color: 'text-[#3b82f6]',
-    bg: 'bg-[#1e3a5f]/40',
-    border: 'border-[#3b82f6]/40',
+    color: 'text-[#ffb800]',
+    bg: 'bg-[#4a3500]/40',
+    border: 'border-[#ffb800]/40',
     description: 'Active community contributor',
   },
   mentor: {
@@ -362,7 +362,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
         <Header />
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-16 text-center">
           <p className="font-body text-[#888] text-sm">{error || 'User not found.'}</p>
-          <Link href="/forum" className="mt-4 inline-block font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">
+          <Link href="/forum" className="mt-4 inline-block font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">
             ← Back to Forum
           </Link>
         </div>
@@ -387,9 +387,9 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
       <div className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border-b border-[#1e1e1e]">
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-2.5">
           <nav aria-label="Breadcrumb" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
-            <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Home</Link>
             <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
-            <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
+            <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
             <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
             <span className="text-[#888]">{profile.full_name || 'User Profile'}</span>
           </nav>
@@ -415,8 +415,8 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                       disabled={followLoading}
                       className={`font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-4 py-1.5 rounded-sm border transition-colors disabled:opacity-60 ${
                         followData.isFollowing
-                          ? 'bg-[#1e3a5f] text-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6]/50 hover:bg-red-900/30 hover:text-red-400 hover:border-red-700/50'
-                          : 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white border-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb]'
+                          ? 'bg-[#4a3500] text-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800]/50 hover:bg-red-900/30 hover:text-red-400 hover:border-red-700/50'
+                          : 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white border-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700]'
                       }`}
                     >
                       {followLoading ? '...' : followData.isFollowing ? 'Following' : '+ Follow'}
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                   {currentUserId === userId && (
                     <Link
                       href="/account"
-                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] px-3 py-1 rounded-sm transition-colors"
+                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#ffb800] px-3 py-1 rounded-sm transition-colors"
                     >
                       Edit Profile
                     </Link>
@@ -449,7 +449,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                       href={profile.website.startsWith('http') ? profile.website : `https://${profile.website}`}
                       target="_blank"
                       rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                      className="flex items-center gap-1 hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors"
+                      className="flex items-center gap-1 hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors"
                     >
                       <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                         <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" />
@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
             {/* Reputation & Stats Row */}
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-4 lg:grid-cols-6 gap-3 mt-6 pt-5 border-t border-[#2a2a2a]">
               <div className="text-center">
-                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#3b82f6]">{(profile.reputation || 0).toLocaleString()}</div>
+                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#ffb800]">{(profile.reputation || 0).toLocaleString()}</div>
                 <div className="font-body text-xs text-[#666] uppercase tracking-wider mt-0.5">Reputation</div>
               </div>
               <div className="text-center">
@@ -493,11 +493,11 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                 <div className="font-body text-xs text-[#666] uppercase tracking-wider mt-0.5">Upvotes</div>
               </div>
               <div className="text-center cursor-pointer" onClick={() => setActiveTab('followers')}>
-                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">{followData.followerCount}</div>
+                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">{followData.followerCount}</div>
                 <div className="font-body text-xs text-[#666] uppercase tracking-wider mt-0.5">Followers</div>
               </div>
               <div className="text-center cursor-pointer" onClick={() => setActiveTab('following')}>
-                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">{followData.followingCount}</div>
+                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">{followData.followingCount}</div>
                 <div className="font-body text-xs text-[#666] uppercase tracking-wider mt-0.5">Following</div>
               </div>
             </div>
@@ -511,7 +511,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                 onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab.id)}
                 className={`font-body text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-5 py-3 border-b-2 transition-colors flex items-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap ${
                   activeTab === tab.id
-                    ? 'border-[#3b82f6] text-[#3b82f6]'
+                    ? 'border-[#ffb800] text-[#ffb800]'
                     : 'border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -549,17 +549,17 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                       <div key={thread.id} className="group">
                         <Link
                           href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug"
+                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug"
                         >
                           {thread.title}
                         </Link>
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mt-1 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
                           {thread.forum_categories && (
-                            <Link href={`/forum/${thread.forum_categories.slug}`} className="text-[#3b82f6]/70 hover:text-[#3b82f6]">
+                            <Link href={`/forum/${thread.forum_categories.slug}`} className="text-[#ffb800]/70 hover:text-[#ffb800]">
                               {thread.forum_categories.name}
                             </Link>
                           )}
-                          <span className={`font-semibold ${(thread.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#3b82f6]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
+                          <span className={`font-semibold ${(thread.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#ffb800]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
                             {(thread.vote_score || 0) > 0 ? '+' : ''}{thread.vote_score || 0} pts
                           </span>
                           <span>{thread.reply_count || 0} replies</span>
@@ -585,7 +585,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                         <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-1">
                           <Link
                             href={`/forum/${cat.slug}`}
-                            className="font-body text-xs font-semibold text-[#aaa] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors"
+                            className="font-body text-xs font-semibold text-[#aaa] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors"
                           >
                             {cat.name}
                           </Link>
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                         </div>
                         <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#2a2a2a] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
                           <div
-                            className="h-full bg-[#3b82f6] rounded-full transition-all duration-500"
+                            className="h-full bg-[#ffb800] rounded-full transition-all duration-500"
                             style={{ width: `${(cat.count / maxCategoryCount) * 100}%` }}
                           />
                         </div>
@@ -621,7 +621,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                       .map((entry, idx) => (
                         <div key={idx} className="flex items-start gap-3 py-2 border-b border-[#1e1e1e] last:border-0">
                           <span className={`font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5 ${
-                            entry.type === 'thread' ? 'bg-[#1e3a5f] text-[#3b82f6]' : 'bg-[#1a2a1a] text-green-400'
+                            entry.type === 'thread' ? 'bg-[#4a3500] text-[#ffb800]' : 'bg-[#1a2a1a] text-green-400'
                           }`}>
                             {entry.type === 'thread' ? 'Thread' : 'Reply'}
                           </span>
@@ -629,7 +629,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                             {entry.type === 'thread' ? (
                               <Link
                                 href={`/forum/thread/${(entry.item as ForumThread).id}`}
-                                className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-1"
+                                className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-1"
                               >
                                 {(entry.item as ForumThread).title}
                               </Link>
@@ -637,7 +637,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                               <div>
                                 <Link
                                   href={`/forum/thread/${(entry.item as ForumReply).thread_id}`}
-                                  className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-1"
+                                  className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-1"
                                 >
                                   Re: {(entry.item as ForumReply).forum_threads?.title || 'Thread'}
                                 </Link>
@@ -671,14 +671,14 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                           <Link
                             href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                            className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2"
+                            className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2"
                           >
                             {thread.title}
                           </Link>
                           <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#555] line-clamp-1 mt-1">{thread.body}</p>
                           <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-3 mt-2 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
                             {thread.forum_categories && (
-                              <Link href={`/forum/${thread.forum_categories.slug}`} className="text-[#3b82f6]/70 hover:text-[#3b82f6]">
+                              <Link href={`/forum/${thread.forum_categories.slug}`} className="text-[#ffb800]/70 hover:text-[#ffb800]">
                                 {thread.forum_categories.name}
                               </Link>
                             )}
@@ -688,7 +688,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                           </div>
                         </div>
                         <div className="text-right flex-shrink-0">
-                          <div className={`font-heading text-lg font-bold ${(thread.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#3b82f6]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
+                          <div className={`font-heading text-lg font-bold ${(thread.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#ffb800]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
                             {(thread.vote_score || 0) > 0 ? '+' : ''}{thread.vote_score || 0}
                           </div>
                           <div className="font-body text-xs text-[#555]">score</div>
@@ -714,13 +714,13 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                     <div key={reply.id} className="p-4 hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] transition-colors">
                       <Link
                         href={`/forum/thread/${reply.thread_id}`}
-                        className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#3b82f6]/70 hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors mb-1 block"
+                        className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#ffb800]/70 hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors mb-1 block"
                       >
                         Re: {reply.forum_threads?.title || 'Thread'}
                       </Link>
                       <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#aaa] line-clamp-3 leading-relaxed">{reply.body}</p>
                       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mt-2 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
-                        <span className={`font-semibold ${(reply.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#3b82f6]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
+                        <span className={`font-semibold ${(reply.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#ffb800]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
                           {(reply.vote_score || 0) > 0 ? '+' : ''}{reply.vote_score || 0} pts
                         </span>
                         <span>{timeAgo(reply.created_at)}</span>
@@ -782,7 +782,7 @@ function FollowUserList({
           <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
             <Link
               href={`/profile/${u.id}`}
-              className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors"
+              className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors"
             >
               {u.full_name || 'Anonymous User'}
             </Link>
@@ -796,7 +796,7 @@ function FollowUserList({
             {currentUserId && currentUserId !== u.id && (
               <Link
                 href={`/profile/${u.id}`}
-                className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] px-3 py-1 rounded-sm transition-colors"
+                className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#ffb800] px-3 py-1 rounded-sm transition-colors"
               >
                 View
               </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/reading-list/page.tsx b/src/app/reading-list/page.tsx
index 2514af8..584b451 100644
--- a/src/app/reading-list/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/reading-list/page.tsx
@@ -120,8 +120,8 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
       <aside className="float-right ml-6 mb-6 hidden lg:block max-w-[300px]"><SidebarAdStack /></aside>
         {/* Toast */}
         {toast && (
-          <div className="fixed bottom-6 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 z-50 bg-[#1a2535] border border-[#3b82f6] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-sm shadow-lg flex items-center gap-2">
-            <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#3b82f6" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
+          <div className="fixed bottom-6 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 z-50 bg-[#1a1208] border border-[#ffb800] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-sm shadow-lg flex items-center gap-2">
+            <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#ffb800" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
               <polyline points="20 6 9 17 4 12" />
             </svg>
             {toast}
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
         <div className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border-b border-[#1e1e1e]">
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-2.5">
             <nav aria-label="Breadcrumb" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
-              <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+              <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Home</Link>
               <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
               <span className="text-[#888]">Reading List</span>
             </nav>
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
           {/* Title Row */}
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-8 pb-4 border-b border-[#2a2a2a]">
             <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-              <svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#3b82f6" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
+              <svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#ffb800" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                 <path d="M19 21l-7-5-7 5V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z" />
               </svg>
               <h1 className="font-heading text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-[#e8e8e8]">Reading List</h1>
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
             {savedArticles.length > 0 && (
               <button
                 onClick={handleClearAll}
-                className="font-body text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors uppercase tracking-wide focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+                className="font-body text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors uppercase tracking-wide focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
                 Clear All
               </button>
             )}
@@ -246,12 +246,12 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
                       <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-3">
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                           {item.articleCategory && (
-                            <span className="inline-block font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] mb-1">
+                            <span className="inline-block font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] mb-1">
                               {item.articleCategory}
                             </span>
                           )}
                           <Link href={`/articles/${item.articleSlug}`}>
-                            <h2 className="font-heading text-sm md:text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors leading-snug line-clamp-2 mb-1">
+                            <h2 className="font-heading text-sm md:text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors leading-snug line-clamp-2 mb-1">
                               {item.articleTitle}
                             </h2>
                           </Link>
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
                           onClick={() => handleRemove(item.id, item.articleSlug)}
                           disabled={removingId === item.id}
                           aria-label={`Remove "${item.articleTitle}" from reading list`}
-                          className="flex-shrink-0 w-7 h-7 flex items-center justify-center text-[#444] hover:text-red-400 hover:bg-[#2a1a1a] rounded-sm transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] disabled:opacity-50">
+                          className="flex-shrink-0 w-7 h-7 flex items-center justify-center text-[#444] hover:text-red-400 hover:bg-[#2a1a1a] rounded-sm transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] disabled:opacity-50">
                           {removingId === item.id ? (
                             <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="animate-spin" aria-hidden="true">
                               <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" strokeOpacity="0.25" />
@@ -304,7 +304,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
                     </span>
                     <Link
                       href={`/articles/${item.articleSlug}`}
-                      className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#2563eb] transition-colors">
+                      className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#d99700] transition-colors">
                       Read Article →
                     </Link>
                   </div>
diff --git a/src/app/register/page.tsx b/src/app/register/page.tsx
index aee38a1..d73eaed 100644
--- a/src/app/register/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/register/page.tsx
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
       <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#111111]">
         <Header />
         <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-24">
-          <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#3b82f6] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#ffb800] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
         </div>
         <Footer />
       </div>
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
       <div className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border-b border-[#1e1e1e]">
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-2.5">
           <nav aria-label="Breadcrumb" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
-            <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Home</Link>
             <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
             <span className="text-[#888]">Create Account</span>
           </nav>
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
             <form onSubmit={handleRegister} className="space-y-5" noValidate>
               {/* Error */}
               {error && (
-                <div className="bg-[#1a0a0a] border border-[#cc0000] text-[#ff6b6b] font-body text-sm px-4 py-3 rounded-sm flex items-start gap-2">
+                <div className="bg-[#1a0a0a] border border-[#d60701] text-[#ff6b6b] font-body text-sm px-4 py-3 rounded-sm flex items-start gap-2">
                   <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2.5" className="mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" aria-hidden="true">
                     <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" /><line x1="15" y1="9" x2="9" y2="15" /><line x1="9" y1="9" x2="15" y2="15" />
                   </svg>
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
                   onChange={(e) => setFullName(e.target.value)}
                   placeholder="Jane Smith"
                   disabled={loading}
-                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                 />
               </div>
 
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
                   onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
                   placeholder="you@example.com"
                   disabled={loading}
-                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                 />
               </div>
 
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
                   onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
                   placeholder="Min. 6 characters"
                   disabled={loading}
-                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                 />
               </div>
 
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
                   onChange={(e) => setConfirmPassword(e.target.value)}
                   placeholder="Re-enter password"
                   disabled={loading}
-                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                 />
               </div>
 
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
               <button
                 type="submit"
                 disabled={loading}
-                className="w-full h-10 bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-sm transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
+                className="w-full h-10 bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-sm transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
                 {loading ? (
                   <>
                     <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-white border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
             {/* Login Link */}
             <Link
               href="/login"
-              className="block w-full h-10 border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#3b82f6] text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-sm transition-colors flex items-center justify-center">
+              className="block w-full h-10 border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:border-[#ffb800] text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] font-body text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-sm transition-colors flex items-center justify-center">
               Sign In
             </Link>
           </div>
diff --git a/src/app/search/page.tsx b/src/app/search/page.tsx
index 2630157..d064c91 100644
--- a/src/app/search/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/search/page.tsx
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ export default async function SearchPage({ searchParams }: SearchPageProps) {
         {query && results.length === 0 && (
           <div className="py-16 text-center">
             <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-sm mb-3">No articles match your search.</p>
-            <Link href="/news" className="text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-body hover:underline">
+            <Link href="/news" className="text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-body hover:underline">
               Browse all news →
             </Link>
           </div>
@@ -77,11 +77,11 @@ export default async function SearchPage({ searchParams }: SearchPageProps) {
                 </div>
                 <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1.5">
-                    <span className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                    <span className="text-[#ffb800] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                       {article.category || "NEWS"}
                     </span>
                   </div>
-                  <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-base font-bold leading-snug mb-2 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2">
+                  <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-base font-bold leading-snug mb-2 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2">
                     {article.title || "Untitled"}
                   </h2>
                   <p className="text-[#777] font-body text-sm leading-relaxed line-clamp-2">
diff --git a/src/app/technology/page.tsx b/src/app/technology/page.tsx
index c426788..b7da479 100644
--- a/src/app/technology/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/technology/page.tsx
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
             <span className="section-label">Technology</span>
             <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#2a2a2a]" />
             {filter && (
-              <Link href="/technology" className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-[11px] underline">
+              <Link href="/technology" className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#ffb800] font-body text-[11px] underline">
                 clear filter
               </Link>
             )}
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
               href="/technology"
               className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all ${
                 !filterSlug
-                  ? "bg-[#3b82f6]/20 text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#3b82f6]/50"
+                  ? "bg-[#ffb800]/20 text-[#ffb800] border border-[#ffb800]/50"
                   : "bg-[#111] text-[#888] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:text-[#ccc]"
               }`}>
               All
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
                   href={`/technology?category=${slug}`}
                   className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all ${
                     isActive
-                      ? "bg-[#3b82f6]/20 text-[#3b82f6] border border-[#3b82f6]/50"
+                      ? "bg-[#ffb800]/20 text-[#ffb800] border border-[#ffb800]/50"
                       : "bg-[#111] text-[#888] border border-[#2a2a2a] hover:text-[#ccc]"
                   }`}>
                   {def.title}
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
               No articles found{filter ? ` for "${filter.title}"` : ""}.
             </p>
             {filter && (
-              <Link href="/technology" className="inline-block mt-3 text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
+              <Link href="/technology" className="inline-block mt-3 text-[#ffb800] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
                 ← Back to all technology coverage
               </Link>
             )}
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
           <div className="mb-10">
             <Link
               href={`/articles/${articles[0].slug}`}
-              className="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#222] overflow-hidden group hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors p-5">
+              className="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#222] overflow-hidden group hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors p-5">
               <div className="flex-shrink-0 relative w-full md:w-[320px] h-[200px] md:h-[200px] overflow-hidden rounded-sm">
                 <AppImage
                   src={articles[0].image}
@@ -157,13 +157,13 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
               </div>
               <div className="flex-1">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-2">
-                  <span className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">{articles[0].category}</span>
+                  <span className="text-[#ffb800] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">{articles[0].category}</span>
                   <span className="text-[#444] text-[10px]">·</span>
                   <span className="text-[#555] font-body text-[11px]">{articles[0].date}</span>
                   <span className="text-[#444] text-[10px]">·</span>
                   <span className="text-[#555] font-body text-[11px]">{articles[0].readTime}</span>
                 </div>
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xl font-bold leading-tight mb-3 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xl font-bold leading-tight mb-3 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
                   {articles[0].title}
                 </h2>
                 <p className="text-[#777] font-body text-sm leading-relaxed mb-4">{articles[0].excerpt}</p>
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
             <Link
               key={article.slug}
               href={`/articles/${article.slug}`}
-              className="flex gap-4 bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-4 group hover:border-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+              className="flex gap-4 bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-4 group hover:border-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
               <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-[120px] h-[80px] relative overflow-hidden rounded-sm">
                 <AppImage
                   src={article.image}
@@ -197,11 +197,11 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
               </div>
               <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
-                  <span className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">{article.category}</span>
+                  <span className="text-[#ffb800] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">{article.category}</span>
                   <span className="text-[#444] text-[9px]">·</span>
                   <span className="text-[#555] font-body text-[10px]">{article.readTime}</span>
                 </div>
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold leading-snug mb-1 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors line-clamp-2">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold leading-snug mb-1 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors line-clamp-2">
                   {article.title}
                 </h2>
                 {article.category !== "Featured" && (
diff --git a/src/app/terms/page.tsx b/src/app/terms/page.tsx
index b374b62..3dae48c 100644
--- a/src/app/terms/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/terms/page.tsx
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ export default function TermsPage() {
           </section>
           <section>
             <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0f0] text-xl font-bold mb-3">7. Contact</h2>
-            <p>Questions about these Terms? Contact us at <a href="mailto:legal@avbeat.com" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">legal@avbeat.com</a>.</p>
+            <p>Questions about these Terms? Contact us at <a href="mailto:legal@avbeat.com" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">legal@avbeat.com</a>.</p>
           </section>
         </div>
       </main>
diff --git a/src/components/AISuggestedArticles.tsx b/src/components/AISuggestedArticles.tsx
index 59a4173..c3c6bc7 100644
--- a/src/components/AISuggestedArticles.tsx
+++ b/src/components/AISuggestedArticles.tsx
@@ -103,16 +103,16 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
         {/* Header */}
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#3b82f6]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#ffb800]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M9.663 17h4.673M12 3v1m6.364 1.636l-.707.707M21 12h-1M4 12H3m3.343-5.657l-.707-.707m2.828 9.9a5 5 0 117.072 0l-.347.346A3.5 3.5 0 0114.5 20h-5a3.5 3.5 0 01-2.47-1.024l-.347-.346z" />
             </svg>
-            <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest">
+            <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest">
               AI Picks For You
             </h3>
           </div>
           <button
             onClick={() => setShowTopicPicker(!showTopicPicker)}
-            className="text-[10px] font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors flex items-center gap-1"
+            className="text-[10px] font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors flex items-center gap-1"
           >
             <svg className="w-3 h-3" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M12 6V4m0 2a2 2 0 100 4m0-4a2 2 0 110 4m-6 8a2 2 0 100-4m0 4a2 2 0 110-4m0 4v2m0-6V4m6 6v10m6-2a2 2 0 100-4m0 4a2 2 0 110-4m0 4v2m0-6V4" />
@@ -132,8 +132,8 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
                   onClick={() => toggleInterest(topic)}
                   className={`px-2 py-0.5 text-[10px] font-body rounded-sm border transition-colors ${
                     interests.includes(topic)
-                      ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6] text-white'
-                      : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6]'
+                      ? 'bg-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800] text-white'
+                      : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800]'
                   }`}
                 >
                   {topic}
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
             </div>
             <button
               onClick={handleApplyTopics}
-              className="text-[10px] font-body bg-[#3b82f6] text-white px-3 py-1 rounded-sm hover:bg-[#2563eb] transition-colors"
+              className="text-[10px] font-body bg-[#ffb800] text-white px-3 py-1 rounded-sm hover:bg-[#d99700] transition-colors"
             >
               Update Suggestions
             </button>
@@ -180,10 +180,10 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
                   />
                 </div>
                 <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                  <p className="text-[#3b82f6] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-0.5">
+                  <p className="text-[#ffb800] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-0.5">
                     {article.category}
                   </p>
-                  <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-semibold leading-snug line-clamp-2 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+                  <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-semibold leading-snug line-clamp-2 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
                     {article.title}
                   </p>
                 </div>
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
       <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#3b82f6]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#ffb800]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M9.663 17h4.673M12 3v1m6.364 1.636l-.707.707M21 12h-1M4 12H3m3.343-5.657l-.707-.707m2.828 9.9a5 5 0 117.072 0l-.347.346A3.5 3.5 0 0114.5 20h-5a3.5 3.5 0 01-2.47-1.024l-.347-.346z" />
             </svg>
             <span className="section-label">AI Picks For You</span>
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
         </div>
         <button
           onClick={() => setShowTopicPicker(!showTopicPicker)}
-          className="text-[11px] font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors flex items-center gap-1 ml-4 shrink-0"
+          className="text-[11px] font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors flex items-center gap-1 ml-4 shrink-0"
         >
           <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M12 6V4m0 2a2 2 0 100 4m0-4a2 2 0 110 4m-6 8a2 2 0 100-4m0 4a2 2 0 110-4m0 4v2m0-6V4m6 6v10m6-2a2 2 0 100-4m0 4a2 2 0 110-4m0 4v2m0-6V4" />
@@ -232,8 +232,8 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
                 onClick={() => toggleInterest(topic)}
                 className={`px-2.5 py-1 text-[11px] font-body rounded-sm border transition-colors ${
                   interests.includes(topic)
-                    ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] border-[#3b82f6] text-white'
-                    : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#3b82f6] hover:text-[#3b82f6]'
+                    ? 'bg-[#ffb800] border-[#ffb800] text-white'
+                    : 'bg-[#1a1a1a] border-[#2a2a2a] text-[#888] hover:border-[#ffb800] hover:text-[#ffb800]'
                 }`}
               >
                 {topic}
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
           </div>
           <button
             onClick={handleApplyTopics}
-            className="text-xs font-body bg-[#3b82f6] text-white px-4 py-1.5 rounded-sm hover:bg-[#2563eb] transition-colors"
+            className="text-xs font-body bg-[#ffb800] text-white px-4 py-1.5 rounded-sm hover:bg-[#d99700] transition-colors"
           >
             Update Suggestions
           </button>
@@ -280,11 +280,11 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
                   sizes="(max-width: 768px) 50vw, 25vw"
                 />
                 <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-black/60 to-transparent" />
-                <span className="absolute bottom-2 left-2 text-[9px] font-body font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#3b82f6] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
+                <span className="absolute bottom-2 left-2 text-[9px] font-body font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#ffb800] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
                   {article.category}
                 </span>
               </div>
-              <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-semibold leading-snug line-clamp-2 group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">
+              <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-semibold leading-snug line-clamp-2 group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">
                 {article.title}
               </h3>
               <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-[11px] mt-1">{article.readTime}</p>
diff --git a/src/components/AboutDropdown.tsx b/src/components/AboutDropdown.tsx
index 8c462d4..df528fe 100644
--- a/src/components/AboutDropdown.tsx
+++ b/src/components/AboutDropdown.tsx
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ export default function AboutDropdown() {
         onClick={() => setOpen((v) => !v)}
         aria-haspopup="true"
         aria-expanded={open}
-        className="bb-browse-item gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+        className="bb-browse-item gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
       >
         <span>ABOUT</span>
         <span aria-hidden="true" className="text-[10px]">▾</span>
diff --git a/src/components/ArticleComments.tsx b/src/components/ArticleComments.tsx
index 6c7c5d3..35d1c2f 100644
--- a/src/components/ArticleComments.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ArticleComments.tsx
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ export default function ArticleComments({ articleSlug }: Props) {
           {replyTo && (
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2 text-xs text-[#888]">
               <span>Replying to comment…</span>
-              <button onClick={() => setReplyTo(null)} className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline">Cancel reply</button>
+              <button onClick={() => setReplyTo(null)} className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline">Cancel reply</button>
             </div>
           )}
           <textarea
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ export default function ArticleComments({ articleSlug }: Props) {
             onChange={(e) => setBody(e.target.value)}
             placeholder={replyTo ? "Write your reply…" : "Share your take on this story…"}
             rows={3}
-            className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-white text-sm font-body p-2 resize-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]"
+            className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#252525] rounded text-white text-sm font-body p-2 resize-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]"
           />
           {error && <p className="text-[11px] text-red-400 mt-1">{error}</p>}
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between mt-2">
@@ -179,27 +179,27 @@ export default function ArticleComments({ articleSlug }: Props) {
             <button
               onClick={submit}
               disabled={submitting || !body.trim()}
-              className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body text-xs font-semibold px-4 py-1.5 rounded transition-colors"
+              className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body text-xs font-semibold px-4 py-1.5 rounded transition-colors"
             >
               {submitting ? "Posting…" : replyTo ? "Post reply" : "Post comment"}
             </button>
           </div>
         </div>
       ) : (
-        <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-[#0d1520] to-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded-md p-5 mb-6 text-center">
+        <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-[#0d1520] to-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#4a3500] rounded-md p-5 mb-6 text-center">
           <p className="text-white font-body text-sm mb-3">
             Sign in to join the discussion. Vote, reply, and follow industry conversations.
           </p>
           <div className="flex gap-3 justify-center">
             <Link
               href={`/forum/login?next=${encodeURIComponent(typeof window !== "undefined" ? window.location.pathname : "")}`}
-              className="bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white font-body text-xs font-semibold px-5 py-2 rounded"
+              className="bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white font-body text-xs font-semibold px-5 py-2 rounded"
             >
               Sign in
             </Link>
             <Link
               href={`/forum/register?next=${encodeURIComponent(typeof window !== "undefined" ? window.location.pathname : "")}`}
-              className="border border-[#3b82f6] text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#3b82f6]/10 font-body text-xs font-semibold px-5 py-2 rounded"
+              className="border border-[#ffb800] text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#ffb800]/10 font-body text-xs font-semibold px-5 py-2 rounded"
             >
               Create account
             </Link>
@@ -250,14 +250,14 @@ function CommentItem({
           /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
           <img src={comment.author_avatar_url} alt="" className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1a1a1a] object-cover flex-shrink-0" />
         ) : (
-          <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1a2535] text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-bold flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+          <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1a1208] text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-bold flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
             {(comment.author_display_name || "?").trim().charAt(0).toUpperCase()}
           </div>
         )}
         <div className="text-sm font-semibold text-white">
           {comment.author_display_name || "Member"}
           {comment.is_ai_seeded && (
-            <span className="ml-1.5 text-[9px] uppercase tracking-widest bg-[#1e3a5f] text-[#60a5fa] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">AI</span>
+            <span className="ml-1.5 text-[9px] uppercase tracking-widest bg-[#4a3500] text-[#ffd25a] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">AI</span>
           )}
         </div>
         <span className="text-[11px] text-[#666]">· {timeAgo(comment.created_at)}</span>
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ function CommentItem({
           </button>
         </div>
         {canInteract && (
-          <button onClick={() => onReply(comment.id)} className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:underline text-[11px]">
+          <button onClick={() => onReply(comment.id)} className="text-[#ffb800] hover:underline text-[11px]">
             Reply
           </button>
         )}
diff --git a/src/components/AskBBAI.tsx b/src/components/AskBBAI.tsx
index e46f21c..73d6d7b 100644
--- a/src/components/AskBBAI.tsx
+++ b/src/components/AskBBAI.tsx
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ function linkifyMarkdown(s: string): string {
   let out = escapeHtml(s);
   out = out.replace(
     /\[([^\]]+)\]\(([^)]+)\)/g,
-    '<a href="$2" class="text-[#60a5fa] hover:underline">$1</a>'
+    '<a href="$2" class="text-[#ffd25a] hover:underline">$1</a>'
   );
   out = out.replace(/\n/g, "<br/>");
   return out;
diff --git a/src/components/CompaniesInThisStory.tsx b/src/components/CompaniesInThisStory.tsx
index 45ad610..1edd087 100644
--- a/src/components/CompaniesInThisStory.tsx
+++ b/src/components/CompaniesInThisStory.tsx
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ export default async function CompaniesInThisStory({ slugs }: { slugs: string[]
 
   return (
     <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-5">
-      <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+      <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
         Companies in this story
       </h3>
       <ul className="space-y-3">
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ export default async function CompaniesInThisStory({ slugs }: { slugs: string[]
               )}
               <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-1 flex-wrap">
-                  <span className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold group-hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors truncate">
+                  <span className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold group-hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors truncate">
                     {t.name}
                   </span>
                 </div>
diff --git a/src/components/CompanyMentionsHover.tsx b/src/components/CompanyMentionsHover.tsx
index 46e2f18..3cda614 100644
--- a/src/components/CompanyMentionsHover.tsx
+++ b/src/components/CompanyMentionsHover.tsx
@@ -112,12 +112,12 @@ export default function CompanyMentionsHover() {
               /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
               <img src={preview.logoUrl} alt="" className="w-12 h-12 rounded bg-white p-1 object-contain flex-shrink-0" loading="lazy" />
             ) : (
-              <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded bg-[#1a2535] flex items-center justify-center text-[#3b82f6] font-bold flex-shrink-0">
+              <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded bg-[#1a1208] flex items-center justify-center text-[#ffb800] font-bold flex-shrink-0">
                 {(preview.name || "?").trim().charAt(0).toUpperCase()}
               </div>
             )}
             <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
-              <Link href={`/manufacturers/${preview.slug}`} className="font-semibold text-white hover:text-[#3b82f6] block truncate">
+              <Link href={`/manufacturers/${preview.slug}`} className="font-semibold text-white hover:text-[#ffb800] block truncate">
                 {preview.name}
               </Link>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-1 flex-wrap text-[10px]">
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ export default function CompanyMentionsHover() {
               <ul className="space-y-1">
                 {preview.stories.slice(0, 3).map((s) => (
                   <li key={s.slug}>
-                    <Link href={`/news/${s.slug}`} className="text-xs text-[#60a5fa] hover:text-[#93c5fd] hover:underline line-clamp-2">
+                    <Link href={`/news/${s.slug}`} className="text-xs text-[#ffd25a] hover:text-[#93c5fd] hover:underline line-clamp-2">
                       {s.title}
                     </Link>
                     {s.date && <span className="text-[10px] text-[#666] ml-1">· {new Date(s.date).toISOString().slice(0, 10)}</span>}
@@ -156,11 +156,11 @@ export default function CompanyMentionsHover() {
           )}
 
           <div className="border-t border-[#2a3a50] mt-3 pt-2 flex items-center justify-between">
-            <Link href={`/manufacturers/${preview.slug}`} className="text-xs font-semibold text-[#60a5fa] hover:text-[#93c5fd] hover:underline">
+            <Link href={`/manufacturers/${preview.slug}`} className="text-xs font-semibold text-[#ffd25a] hover:text-[#93c5fd] hover:underline">
               Full profile →
             </Link>
             {preview.website && (
-              <a href={preview.website} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[10px] text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6]">
+              <a href={preview.website} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[10px] text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800]">
                 {preview.website.replace(/^https?:\/\//, "").replace(/\/$/, "")} ↗
               </a>
             )}
diff --git a/src/components/CookieConsent.tsx b/src/components/CookieConsent.tsx
index 689ffff..9685000 100644
--- a/src/components/CookieConsent.tsx
+++ b/src/components/CookieConsent.tsx
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ export default function CookieConsent() {
             <strong className="text-white">Accept All</strong>, you consent to our use of cookies.{" "}
             <Link
               href="/privacy"
-              className="text-[#3b82f6] underline hover:text-blue-400 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors"
+              className="text-[#ffb800] underline hover:text-blue-400 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors"
             >
               Privacy Policy
             </Link>
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ export default function CookieConsent() {
           <button
             type="button"
             onClick={handleDecline}
-            className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body font-bold text-[#888] border border-[#333] rounded hover:border-[#555] hover:text-[#aaa] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#0d1117]"
+            className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body font-bold text-[#888] border border-[#333] rounded hover:border-[#555] hover:text-[#aaa] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#0d1117]"
             aria-label="Decline non-essential cookies"
           >
             Decline
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ export default function CookieConsent() {
             ref={acceptRef}
             type="button"
             onClick={handleAccept}
-            className="px-5 py-2 text-sm font-body font-bold text-white bg-[#3b82f6] rounded hover:bg-blue-500 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-offset-2 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#0d1117]"
+            className="px-5 py-2 text-sm font-body font-bold text-white bg-[#ffb800] rounded hover:bg-blue-500 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-offset-2 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#0d1117]"
             aria-label="Accept all cookies"
           >
             Accept All
diff --git a/src/components/DualSpeedTicker.tsx b/src/components/DualSpeedTicker.tsx
index f470b18..289fce4 100644
--- a/src/components/DualSpeedTicker.tsx
+++ b/src/components/DualSpeedTicker.tsx
@@ -111,14 +111,14 @@ export default function DualSpeedTicker() {
     <aside className="bbt-root" aria-label="News + forum live ticker">
       <Row
         label="INDUSTRY NEWS"
-        labelColor="#00ff9f"
+        labelColor="#ff4035"
         glowColor="rgba(0,255,159,0.55)"
         durationSec={228}
         items={beat}
       />
       <Row
         label="RECENT FORUM POSTS"
-        labelColor="#00d4ff"
+        labelColor="#ffd25a"
         glowColor="rgba(0,212,255,0.55)"
         durationSec={206}
         items={forum}
diff --git a/src/components/EventsDropdown.tsx b/src/components/EventsDropdown.tsx
index 23d10f7..96c777d 100644
--- a/src/components/EventsDropdown.tsx
+++ b/src/components/EventsDropdown.tsx
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ export default function EventsDropdown() {
         onClick={() => setOpen((v) => !v)}
         aria-haspopup="true"
         aria-expanded={open}
-        className="bb-browse-item gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+        className="bb-browse-item gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
       >
         <span>Show coverage</span>
         <span aria-hidden="true" className="text-[10px]">▾</span>
diff --git a/src/components/FeaturedBentoFromDb.tsx b/src/components/FeaturedBentoFromDb.tsx
index 7985e63..23333fb 100644
--- a/src/components/FeaturedBentoFromDb.tsx
+++ b/src/components/FeaturedBentoFromDb.tsx
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ export default async function FeaturedBento() {
           {heroAd ? (
             <AdImage ad={heroAd} priority />
           ) : (
-            <div className="w-[300px] h-[600px] bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#1e3a5f] rounded flex items-center justify-center text-[#888] text-xs uppercase tracking-widest">
+            <div className="w-[300px] h-[600px] bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#4a3500] rounded flex items-center justify-center text-[#888] text-xs uppercase tracking-widest">
               Premium Sponsorship
             </div>
           )}
diff --git a/src/components/Footer.tsx b/src/components/Footer.tsx
index 278c5be..2552ca9 100644
--- a/src/components/Footer.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Footer.tsx
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ export default function Footer() {
         <div className="border-t border-[#222] pt-8 pb-6 grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-8">
           {footerColumns?.map((col) =>
           <div key={col?.heading}>
-              <h4 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#3b82f6]/20">
+              <h4 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#ffb800]/20">
                 {col?.heading}
               </h4>
               <ul className="space-y-2">
@@ -87,13 +87,13 @@ export default function Footer() {
                   href={link?.href}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="footer-link font-body text-sm text-[#777777] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors leading-relaxed inline-block">
+                  className="footer-link font-body text-sm text-[#777777] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors leading-relaxed inline-block">
                         {link?.label}
                       </a> :
 
                 <Link
                   href={link?.href}
-                  className="footer-link font-body text-sm text-[#777777] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors leading-relaxed inline-block">
+                  className="footer-link font-body text-sm text-[#777777] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors leading-relaxed inline-block">
                         {link?.label}
                       </Link>
                 }
@@ -121,32 +121,32 @@ export default function Footer() {
 
           <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
             <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/avbeat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="AV Beat on LinkedIn"
-            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors social-icon">
+            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors social-icon">
               <LinkedInIcon size={17} />
             </a>
             <a href="https://instagram.com/avbeat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="AV Beat on Instagram"
-            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors social-icon">
+            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors social-icon">
               <InstagramIcon size={17} />
             </a>
             <a href="https://twitter.com/avbeat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="AV Beat on Twitter/X"
-            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors social-icon">
+            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors social-icon">
               <TwitterXIcon size={17} />
             </a>
             <a href="https://facebook.com/avbeat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="AV Beat on Facebook"
-            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors social-icon">
+            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors social-icon">
               <FacebookIcon size={17} />
             </a>
           </div>
 
           <div className="flex items-center gap-4 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
-            <Link href="/privacy" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Privacy Policy</Link>
-            <Link href="/terms" className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors">Terms of Service</Link>
+            <Link href="/privacy" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Privacy Policy</Link>
+            <Link href="/terms" className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors">Terms of Service</Link>
             <span>
               © 2026 <a
                 href="https://www.relevantmediaproperties.com/"
                 target="_blank"
                 rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                className="hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors underline-offset-2 hover:underline">
+                className="hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors underline-offset-2 hover:underline">
                 Relevant Media Properties
               </a>. All rights reserved.
             </span>
diff --git a/src/components/Header.tsx b/src/components/Header.tsx
index c3dedd8..670ed4b 100644
--- a/src/components/Header.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Header.tsx
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ export default function Header() {
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between h-[96px] gap-4">
               {/* Logo */}
-              <Link href="/home-page" className="flex-shrink-0 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#111]">
+              <Link href="/home-page" className="flex-shrink-0 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#111]">
                 <AppImage
                   src="/assets/images/logo.svg"
                   alt="AV Beat logo"
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                 <Link
                   href="/reading-list"
                   aria-label="Reading List"
-                  className="flex items-center text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#111]">
+                  className="flex items-center text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#111]">
                   <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                     <path d="M19 21l-7-5-7 5V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z" />
                   </svg>
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ export default function Header() {
               {/* Mobile Hamburger */}
               <button
                 ref={hamburgerRef}
-                className="lg:hidden p-2 text-[#cccccc] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="lg:hidden p-2 text-[#cccccc] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
                 onClick={() => setMobileOpen(!mobileOpen)}
                 aria-label={mobileOpen ? "Close menu" : "Open menu"}
                 aria-expanded={mobileOpen}
@@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                       key={link?.label}
                       href={link?.href}
                       ref={(el) => { navLinksRef.current[i] = el; }}
-                      className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-accent hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+                      className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-accent hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
                       onClick={() => setMobileOpen(false)}>
                       {link?.label}
                     </Link>
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                   {/* Reading List mobile link */}
                   <Link
                     href="/reading-list"
-                    className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-accent hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] flex items-center gap-2"
+                    className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-accent hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] flex items-center gap-2"
                     onClick={() => setMobileOpen(false)}>
                     <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                       <path d="M19 21l-7-5-7 5V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z" />
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                   {currentUserId && (
                     <Link
                       href="/account"
-                      className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] flex items-center gap-2"
+                      className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] flex items-center gap-2"
                       onClick={() => setMobileOpen(false)}>
                       <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                         <path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2" /><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4" />
@@ -350,7 +350,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                   {isAdmin && (
                     <Link
                       href="/admin/import"
-                      className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] flex items-center gap-2"
+                      className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] flex items-center gap-2"
                       onClick={() => setMobileOpen(false)}>
                       <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                         <path d="M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4" /><polyline points="7 10 12 15 17 10" /><line x1="12" y1="15" x2="12" y2="3" />
@@ -364,14 +364,14 @@ export default function Header() {
                     .filter((n) => n.dropdown && n.dropdown.length > 0)
                     .map((section) => (
                       <div key={section.label} className="border-b border-[#222]">
-                        <div className="px-2 py-2 text-[10px] font-body font-bold text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-widest bg-[#0d0d0d]">
+                        <div className="px-2 py-2 text-[10px] font-body font-bold text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-widest bg-[#0d0d0d]">
                           {section.label}
                         </div>
                         {section.dropdown!.map((link) => (
                           <Link
                             key={link.href + link.label}
                             href={link.href}
-                            className="px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#888] hover:text-accent hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] block transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+                            className="px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#888] hover:text-accent hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] block transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
                             onClick={() => setMobileOpen(false)}>
                             {link.label}
                           </Link>
@@ -399,7 +399,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                       type="button"
                       onClick={submitSearch}
                       aria-label="Submit search"
-                      className="absolute right-2.5 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 text-[#666] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors cursor-pointer"
+                      className="absolute right-2.5 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 text-[#666] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors cursor-pointer"
                     >
                       <SearchIcon size={13} strokeWidth={1.75} />
                     </button>
@@ -416,24 +416,24 @@ export default function Header() {
           wrapper so it scrolls off, with a hairline separator below to keep
           it visually distinct from the browse bar. */}
       <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
-        <div className="bg-[#1a2535] border-b border-[#2a3a50] h-8 flex items-center justify-between px-4">
+        <div className="bg-[#1a1208] border-b border-[#2a3a50] h-8 flex items-center justify-between px-4">
           <p className="text-[#999999] text-xs font-body hidden sm:block">
             News & Intelligence for Pro AV, Live Production & Display Tech
           </p>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 ml-auto">
             <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/avbeat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="AV Beat on LinkedIn"
-              className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors social-icon">
+              className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors social-icon">
               <LinkedInIcon size={14} />
             </a>
             <a href="https://instagram.com/avbeat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="AV Beat on Instagram"
-              className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors social-icon">
+              className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors social-icon">
               <InstagramIcon size={14} />
             </a>
             <a href="https://facebook.com/avbeat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="AV Beat on Facebook"
-              className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors social-icon">
+              className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors social-icon">
               <FacebookIcon size={14} />
             </a>
-            <a href="/rss" aria-label="AV Beat RSS Feed" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors social-icon">
+            <a href="/rss" aria-label="AV Beat RSS Feed" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors social-icon">
               <RssIcon size={14} />
             </a>
             <div className="w-px h-3.5 bg-[#333] mx-1" />
@@ -442,7 +442,7 @@ export default function Header() {
             <div className="w-px h-3.5 bg-[#333] mx-1" />
             {currentUserId ? (
               <>
-                <Link href="/account" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/account" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   My Profile
                 </Link>
                 <button
@@ -452,33 +452,33 @@ export default function Header() {
                     await supabase.auth.signOut();
                     window.location.href = '/forum';
                   }}
-                  className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider"
+                  className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider"
                 >
                   Log Out
                 </button>
               </>
             ) : (
               <>
-                <Link href="/forum/login" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/forum/login" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Sign In
                 </Link>
-                <Link href="/forum/register" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 focus:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/forum/register" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 focus:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Join
                 </Link>
               </>
             )}
             {isAdmin && (
               <>
-                <Link href="/admin/import" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/admin/import" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   WP Import
                 </Link>
-                <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Articles
                 </Link>
-                <Link href="/dashboard/editorial" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/dashboard/editorial" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Editorial
                 </Link>
-                <Link href="/admin/newsletter" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/admin/newsletter" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Newsletter
                 </Link>
 
@@ -487,7 +487,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                   <button
                     type="button"
                     aria-haspopup="true"
-                    className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider inline-flex items-center gap-1">
+                    className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider inline-flex items-center gap-1">
                     Tools
                     <svg width="9" height="9" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
                       <polyline points="6 9 12 15 18 9" />
@@ -497,25 +497,25 @@ export default function Header() {
                     role="menu"
                     aria-label="Admin tools"
                     className="absolute right-0 top-full min-w-[200px] bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] shadow-xl rounded-sm py-1 opacity-0 invisible translate-y-1 group-hover/tools:opacity-100 group-hover/tools:visible group-hover/tools:translate-y-0 group-focus-within/tools:opacity-100 group-focus-within/tools:visible group-focus-within/tools:translate-y-0 transition-all duration-150 z-50">
-                    <Link href="/admin/users" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Users</Link>
-                    <Link href="/admin/analytics" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Analytics</Link>
-                    <Link href="/admin/audit-log" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Audit Log</Link>
-                    <Link href="/admin/notifications" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Notifications</Link>
-                    <Link href="/admin/forum-seed" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Forum Seed</Link>
-                    <Link href="/admin/company-tracker" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Company Tracker</Link>
-                    <Link href="/dashboard/show-calendar" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Show Calendar</Link>
-                    <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-blue-300 uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">AI Console</Link>
-                    <Link href="/admin/banned-terms" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#3b82f6] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Banned Terms</Link>
+                    <Link href="/admin/users" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Users</Link>
+                    <Link href="/admin/analytics" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Analytics</Link>
+                    <Link href="/admin/audit-log" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Audit Log</Link>
+                    <Link href="/admin/notifications" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Notifications</Link>
+                    <Link href="/admin/forum-seed" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Forum Seed</Link>
+                    <Link href="/admin/company-tracker" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Company Tracker</Link>
+                    <Link href="/dashboard/show-calendar" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Show Calendar</Link>
+                    <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-blue-300 uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">AI Console</Link>
+                    <Link href="/admin/banned-terms" role="menuitem" className="block px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#bbb] hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] hover:text-[#ffb800] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#1a1a1a] focus-visible:text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Banned Terms</Link>
                   </div>
                 </div>
-                <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#3b82f6] hover:text-blue-300 focus:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#ffb800] hover:text-blue-300 focus:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Dashboard
                 </Link>
               </>
             )}
             {/* Inline Email Subscription Form */}
             {subStatus === "success" ? (
-              <span className="text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-body font-bold whitespace-nowrap">{subMessage}</span>
+              <span className="text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-body font-bold whitespace-nowrap">{subMessage}</span>
             ) : (
               <form onSubmit={handleSubscribe} className="flex items-center gap-1" aria-label="Newsletter subscription">
                 <input
@@ -525,12 +525,12 @@ export default function Header() {
                   placeholder="your@email.com"
                   aria-label="Email address for newsletter"
                   disabled={subStatus === "loading"}
-                  className="h-5 px-2 text-[11px] bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#2a3a50] text-[#ccc] placeholder-[#555] rounded focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] w-32 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors"
+                  className="h-5 px-2 text-[11px] bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#2a3a50] text-[#ccc] placeholder-[#555] rounded focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] w-32 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors"
                 />
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={subStatus === "loading"}
-                  className="h-5 px-2.5 text-[11px] font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white rounded disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors whitespace-nowrap focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-white focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="h-5 px-2.5 text-[11px] font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white rounded disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors whitespace-nowrap focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-white focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#ffb800]"
                 >
                   {subStatus === "loading" ? "..." : "Subscribe"}
                 </button>
diff --git a/src/components/LanguageSwitcher.tsx b/src/components/LanguageSwitcher.tsx
index 3c3dc60..3ef8eee 100644
--- a/src/components/LanguageSwitcher.tsx
+++ b/src/components/LanguageSwitcher.tsx
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ export default function LanguageSwitcher({ currentLang, onLanguageChange, compac
     <div ref={dropdownRef} className="relative z-[100]">
       <button
         onClick={() => setIsOpen(!isOpen)}
-        className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+        className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#1a1a1a] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
         aria-label={`Language: ${currentLangData.name}. Click to change.`}
         aria-expanded={isOpen}
         aria-haspopup="listbox"
@@ -184,14 +184,14 @@ export default function LanguageSwitcher({ currentLang, onLanguageChange, compac
               onClick={() => handleSelect(lang.code)}
               className={`w-full flex items-center gap-2.5 px-3 py-2 text-xs transition-colors text-left ${
                 activeLang === lang.code
-                  ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]/10 text-[#3b82f6]'
+                  ? 'bg-[#ffb800]/10 text-[#ffb800]'
                   : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#1a1a1a]'
               }`}
             >
               <span className="text-sm">{lang.flag}</span>
               <span>{lang.nativeName}</span>
               {activeLang === lang.code && (
-                <svg className="w-3 h-3 ml-auto text-[#3b82f6]" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
+                <svg className="w-3 h-3 ml-auto text-[#ffb800]" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
                   <path fillRule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clipRule="evenodd" />
                 </svg>
               )}
diff --git a/src/components/NotificationCenter.tsx b/src/components/NotificationCenter.tsx
index 2f5b911..7493878 100644
--- a/src/components/NotificationCenter.tsx
+++ b/src/components/NotificationCenter.tsx
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ export default function NotificationCenter() {
         aria-label={`Notifications${unreadCount > 0 ? `, ${unreadCount} unread` : ""}`}
         aria-expanded={open}
         aria-haspopup="true"
-        className="relative flex items-center justify-center w-7 h-7 text-[#888] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#111]"
+        className="relative flex items-center justify-center w-7 h-7 text-[#888] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#111]"
       >
         <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
           <path d="M18 8A6 6 0 0 0 6 8c0 7-3 9-3 9h18s-3-2-3-9" />
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ export default function NotificationCenter() {
         {unreadCount > 0 && (
           <span
             aria-hidden="true"
-            className="absolute -top-1 -right-1 min-w-[16px] h-4 px-0.5 flex items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6] text-white text-[9px] font-bold leading-none"
+            className="absolute -top-1 -right-1 min-w-[16px] h-4 px-0.5 flex items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-[#ffb800] text-white text-[9px] font-bold leading-none"
           >
             {unreadCount > 99 ? "99+" : unreadCount}
           </span>
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ export default function NotificationCenter() {
               {notifications.length > 0 && (
                 <button
                   onClick={dismissAll}
-                  className="text-[10px] text-[#666] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors uppercase tracking-wide font-bold focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+                  className="text-[10px] text-[#666] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors uppercase tracking-wide font-bold focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
                 >
                   Clear all
                 </button>
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ export default function NotificationCenter() {
               <button
                 onClick={() => setOpen(false)}
                 aria-label="Close notifications"
-                className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ccc] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+                className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ccc] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
               >
                 <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                   <line x1="18" y1="6" x2="6" y2="18" /><line x1="6" y1="6" x2="18" y2="18" />
@@ -287,9 +287,9 @@ function FilterTabs({ notifications }: { notifications: Notification[] }) {
             <button
               key={tab.key}
               onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab.key)}
-              className={`flex-shrink-0 px-3 py-2 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wide transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6] ${
+              className={`flex-shrink-0 px-3 py-2 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wide transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800] ${
                 activeTab === tab.key
-                  ? "text-[#3b82f6] border-b-2 border-[#3b82f6]"
+                  ? "text-[#ffb800] border-b-2 border-[#ffb800]"
                   : "text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]"
               }`}
             >
@@ -359,7 +359,7 @@ function NotificationItem({ notification: n }: { notification: Notification }) {
           <button
             onClick={handleDismiss}
             aria-label="Dismiss notification"
-            className="flex-shrink-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 text-[#444] hover:text-[#888] transition-all focus:outline-none focus:opacity-100 focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]"
+            className="flex-shrink-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 text-[#444] hover:text-[#888] transition-all focus:outline-none focus:opacity-100 focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]"
           >
             <svg width="11" height="11" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
               <line x1="18" y1="6" x2="6" y2="18" /><line x1="6" y1="6" x2="18" y2="18" />
@@ -370,7 +370,7 @@ function NotificationItem({ notification: n }: { notification: Notification }) {
           <span className={`text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wide ${cfg.color}`}>{cfg.label}</span>
           <span className="text-[9px] text-[#444]">{timeAgo(n.created_at)}</span>
           {!n.is_read && (
-            <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#3b82f6] flex-shrink-0" aria-label="Unread" />
+            <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#ffb800] flex-shrink-0" aria-label="Unread" />
           )}
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ function NotificationItem({ notification: n }: { notification: Notification }) {
 
   if (n.link) {
     return (
-      <Link href={n.link} className="block focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#3b82f6]">
+      <Link href={n.link} className="block focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#ffb800]">
         {content}
       </Link>
     );
diff --git a/src/components/RichTextEditor.tsx b/src/components/RichTextEditor.tsx
index fb4de37..203aea2 100644
--- a/src/components/RichTextEditor.tsx
+++ b/src/components/RichTextEditor.tsx
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ const ToolbarButton = ({
     title={title}
     className={`p-1.5 rounded transition-colors text-sm ${
       active
-        ? 'bg-[#3b82f6] text-white'
+        ? 'bg-[#ffb800] text-white'
         : 'text-[#888] hover:text-[#cccccc] hover:bg-[#252525]'
     }`}
   >
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ export default function RichTextEditor({ value, onChange, placeholder = 'Start w
       Color,
       TextAlign.configure({ types: ['heading', 'paragraph'] }),
       Image.configure({ inline: false, allowBase64: true }),
-      Link.configure({ openOnClick: false, HTMLAttributes: { class: 'text-[#3b82f6] underline' } }),
+      Link.configure({ openOnClick: false, HTMLAttributes: { class: 'text-[#ffb800] underline' } }),
       Placeholder.configure({ placeholder }),
     ],
     content: value,
diff --git a/src/components/SponsorLogoStrip.tsx b/src/components/SponsorLogoStrip.tsx
index c1a3f5d..cd62a5c 100644
--- a/src/components/SponsorLogoStrip.tsx
+++ b/src/components/SponsorLogoStrip.tsx
@@ -70,11 +70,11 @@ export default async function SponsorLogoStrip() {
   return (
     <section className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-6 border-t border-b border-[#1a1a1a]" aria-label="Content partners">
       <div className="flex items-center gap-4 mb-3">
-        <span className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#3b82f6] font-bold">
+        <span className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#ffb800] font-bold">
           Content Partners
         </span>
         <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#1a1a1a]" />
-        <Link href="/advertise" className="text-[10px] text-[#666] hover:text-[#3b82f6] font-mono">
+        <Link href="/advertise" className="text-[10px] text-[#666] hover:text-[#ffb800] font-mono">
           Advertise →
         </Link>
       </div>
diff --git a/src/components/admin/RmpAdminNav.tsx b/src/components/admin/RmpAdminNav.tsx
index c1e81d7..bae11ed 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/RmpAdminNav.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/RmpAdminNav.tsx
@@ -65,8 +65,8 @@ export function RmpAdminNav() {
   });
 
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1a2535] rounded-lg p-3 space-y-1">
-      <p className="text-xs font-bold text-[#3b82f6] uppercase tracking-wider px-2 pb-1">RMP Operations</p>
+    <div className="bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1a1208] rounded-lg p-3 space-y-1">
+      <p className="text-xs font-bold text-[#ffb800] uppercase tracking-wider px-2 pb-1">RMP Operations</p>
       {RMP_NAV.map(section => {
         const isOpen = openSection === section.label;
         const isActive = pathname.startsWith(section.href);
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ export function RmpAdminNav() {
           <div key={section.label}>
             <button
               onClick={() => setOpenSection(isOpen ? null : section.label)}
-              className={`w-full flex items-center justify-between px-2 py-1.5 rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors ${isActive ? 'bg-[#1a2535] text-[#3b82f6]' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#111]'}`}
+              className={`w-full flex items-center justify-between px-2 py-1.5 rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors ${isActive ? 'bg-[#1a1208] text-[#ffb800]' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#111]'}`}
             >
               <span className="flex items-center gap-2">
                 <span>{section.icon}</span>
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ export function RmpAdminNav() {
                   <Link
                     key={item.href}
                     href={item.href}
-                    className={`block px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs transition-colors ${pathname === item.href ? 'bg-[#3b82f6]/10 text-[#3b82f6]' : 'text-[#666] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#111]'}`}
+                    className={`block px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs transition-colors ${pathname === item.href ? 'bg-[#ffb800]/10 text-[#ffb800]' : 'text-[#666] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#111]'}`}
                   >
                     {item.label}
                   </Link>
@@ -106,13 +106,13 @@ export function RmpAdminNav() {
 export function RmpAdminNavLinks() {
   return (
     <>
-      <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+      <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
         Accounting
       </Link>
-      <Link href="/admin/adops" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+      <Link href="/admin/adops" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
         Ad Ops
       </Link>
-      <Link href="/admin/email" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#3b82f6] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+      <Link href="/admin/email" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#ffb800] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
         Email
       </Link>
     </>
diff --git a/src/components/adops/RoleGate.tsx b/src/components/adops/RoleGate.tsx
index ec07a0f..64c7e84 100644
--- a/src/components/adops/RoleGate.tsx
+++ b/src/components/adops/RoleGate.tsx
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ export function IOBannerUploadGate({ children, onIOSelected }: { children: React
         {ios.length === 0 ? (
           <p className="text-xs text-red-400">Banner upload requires an active Insertion Order. No active IOs found.</p>
         ) : (
-          <select onChange={e => handleSelect(e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#3b82f6]">
+          <select onChange={e => handleSelect(e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#252525] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ffb800]">
             <option value="">Select IO…</option>
             {ios.map((io: any) => (
               <option key={io.id} value={io.id}>
diff --git a/src/components/auth/SocialAuthButtons.tsx b/src/components/auth/SocialAuthButtons.tsx
index efa4c49..34df775 100644
--- a/src/components/auth/SocialAuthButtons.tsx
+++ b/src/components/auth/SocialAuthButtons.tsx
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export default function SocialAuthButtons({ next = "/forum" }: { next?: string }
             type="button"
             disabled={!!busy}
             onClick={() => oauth(p.id)}
-            className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#3b82f6] text-white text-xs font-semibold py-2 px-3 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center gap-2 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors"
+            className="bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-[#252525] hover:border-[#ffb800] text-white text-xs font-semibold py-2 px-3 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center gap-2 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors"
           >
             <span className="text-base leading-none">{p.icon}</span>
             <span>{busy === p.id ? "Redirecting…" : p.label}</span>
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ export default function SocialAuthButtons({ next = "/forum" }: { next?: string }
           <button
             type="submit"
             disabled={busy === "magic" || !email.trim()}
-            className="w-full bg-[#3b82f6] hover:bg-[#2563eb] text-white text-xs font-semibold py-1.5 rounded disabled:opacity-50"
+            className="w-full bg-[#ffb800] hover:bg-[#d99700] text-white text-xs font-semibold py-1.5 rounded disabled:opacity-50"
           >
             {busy === "magic" ? "Sending…" : "Send login link"}
           </button>
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ export default function SocialAuthButtons({ next = "/forum" }: { next?: string }
         <button
           type="button"
           onClick={() => setShowMagic(true)}
-          className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-dashed border-[#3b82f6]/50 hover:border-[#3b82f6] text-[#3b82f6] text-xs font-semibold py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+          className="w-full bg-[#0d0d0d] border border-dashed border-[#ffb800]/50 hover:border-[#ffb800] text-[#ffb800] text-xs font-semibold py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
         >
           📧 Email me a one-time login link (no password)
         </button>
diff --git a/src/styles/redesign-tokens.css b/src/styles/redesign-tokens.css
index aed10d3..e6348af 100644
--- a/src/styles/redesign-tokens.css
+++ b/src/styles/redesign-tokens.css
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
   /* AI accent (blue) — same hue as --color-accent but exposed via the
      spec name --color-text-info so the redesign components can reference
      it without coupling to the existing --color-accent. */
-  --color-text-info: #60a5fa;
-  --color-text-info-strong: #3b82f6;
+  --color-text-info: #ffd25a;
+  --color-text-info-strong: #ffb800;
 
   /* Backgrounds */
   --color-background-primary: #0a0a0a;
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
   width: 6px;
   height: 6px;
   border-radius: 50%;
-  background: var(--color-text-info, #60a5fa);
+  background: var(--color-text-info, #ffd25a);
   animation: bb-pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
 }
 
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
   position: absolute;
   inset: 0;
   border-radius: 50%;
-  border: 2px solid var(--color-text-info, #60a5fa);
+  border: 2px solid var(--color-text-info, #ffd25a);
   animation: bb-ring 1.8s infinite ease-out;
   pointer-events: none;
 }
@@ -127,24 +127,24 @@
   font-weight: 700;
   letter-spacing: 0.22em;
   text-transform: uppercase;
-  color: #00ff9f;
+  color: #ff4035;
   flex-shrink: 0;
   padding-right: 12px;
   border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
 }
-.bb-tick-label--cyan { color: #00d4ff; }
+.bb-tick-label--cyan { color: #ffd25a; }
 
 .bb-tick-pulse {
   display: inline-block;
   width: 6px;
   height: 6px;
   border-radius: 50%;
-  background: #00ff9f;
+  background: #ff4035;
   box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,255,159,0.7);
   animation: bb-tick-blink 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
 }
 .bb-tick-pulse--cyan {
-  background: #00d4ff;
+  background: #ffd25a;
   box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,212,255,0.7);
 }
 @keyframes bb-tick-blink {
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@
   margin-right: 6px;
 }
 .bb-tick-code {
-  color: #00ff9f;
+  color: #ff4035;
   font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
   font-size: 11px;
   font-weight: 700;
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
   background: rgba(0,255,159,0.06);
 }
 .bb-tick-code--cyan {
-  color: #00d4ff;
+  color: #ffd25a;
   border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
   background: rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
 }
diff --git a/src/styles/tailwind.css b/src/styles/tailwind.css
index 8c77600..8b4f297 100644
--- a/src/styles/tailwind.css
+++ b/src/styles/tailwind.css
@@ -5,18 +5,18 @@
 :root {
   --color-primary: #0d0d0d;
   --color-secondary: #161616;
-  --color-accent: #3b82f6;
-  --color-accent-dark: #2563eb;
-  --color-accent-muted: #1e3a5f;
-  --color-accent-red: #cc0000;
-  --color-accent-red-dark: #aa0000;
+  --color-accent: #ffb800;
+  --color-accent-dark: #d99700;
+  --color-accent-muted: #4a3500;
+  --color-accent-red: #d60701;
+  --color-accent-red-dark: #a30501;
   --color-bg: #111111;
   --color-card: #1a1a1a;
   --color-foreground: #e8e8e8;
   --color-muted: #888888;
   --color-border: #2a2a2a;
-  --color-top-bar: #1a2535;
-  --color-sub-nav: #161c28;
+  --color-top-bar: #1a1208;
+  --color-sub-nav: #161310;
   /* --font-serif and --font-sans are injected on <html> by next/font/google
      (Lora + Inter) in src/app/layout.tsx. The system-font tails are real
      fallbacks for the brief window before the self-hosted face is ready. */
@@ -516,7 +516,7 @@ h1, h2, h3 {
 }
 /* Under neon scope: green→cyan gradient with dark-gray text (matches other CTAs) */
 .bb-neon .read-more {
-  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00ff9f 0%, #00d4ff 100%);
+  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4035 0%, #ffd25a 100%);
   color: #1a1a1a;
   font-weight: 900;
   text-shadow: none;
@@ -844,12 +844,12 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 .ProseMirror ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin: 0.5rem 0; }
 .ProseMirror ol { list-style: decimal; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin: 0.5rem 0; }
 .ProseMirror li { margin: 0.25rem 0; }
-.ProseMirror blockquote { border-left: 3px solid #3b82f6; padding-left: 1rem; margin: 0.75rem 0; color: #888; font-style: italic; }
+.ProseMirror blockquote { border-left: 3px solid #ffb800; padding-left: 1rem; margin: 0.75rem 0; color: #888; font-style: italic; }
 .ProseMirror pre { background: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #252525; border-radius: 6px; padding: 1rem; overflow-x: auto; margin: 0.75rem 0; }
-.ProseMirror code { background: #1a1a1a; border-radius: 3px; padding: 0.15em 0.4em; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 0.875em; color: #3b82f6; }
+.ProseMirror code { background: #1a1a1a; border-radius: 3px; padding: 0.15em 0.4em; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 0.875em; color: #ffb800; }
 .ProseMirror pre code { background: none; padding: 0; color: #cccccc; }
 .ProseMirror hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #252525; margin: 1.25rem 0; }
-.ProseMirror a { color: #3b82f6; text-decoration: underline; }
+.ProseMirror a { color: #ffb800; text-decoration: underline; }
 .ProseMirror img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; margin: 0.75rem 0; }
 .ProseMirror strong { font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
 .ProseMirror em { font-style: italic; }
@@ -1249,7 +1249,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   font-weight: 700;
   letter-spacing: 0.2em;
   text-transform: uppercase;
-  color: #3b82f6;
+  color: #ffb800;
   margin-bottom: 14px;
 }
 .bb-modal-eyebrow-dot {
@@ -1257,7 +1257,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   width: 7px;
   height: 7px;
   border-radius: 50%;
-  background: #3b82f6;
+  background: #ffb800;
   box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59,130,246,0.65);
   animation: bb-modal-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
 }
@@ -1306,7 +1306,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   transition: border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
 }
 .bb-modal-input:focus {
-  border-color: #3b82f6;
+  border-color: #ffb800;
   background: rgba(59,130,246,0.06);
   box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,0.18);
 }
@@ -1342,7 +1342,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   border: 1px solid transparent;
 }
 .bb-modal-btn-primary {
-  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #3b82f6 0%, #2563eb 100%);
+  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffb800 0%, #d99700 100%);
   color: #ffffff;
   box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.28);
 }
@@ -1389,7 +1389,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   display: inline-flex;
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: center;
-  color: #3b82f6;
+  color: #ffb800;
 }
 .bb-modal-success-title {
   font-family: var(--font-heading);
@@ -1411,41 +1411,41 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 
 /* ─── Neon homepage palette ─────────────────────────────────────────
    Scoped to the homepage via `.bb-neon` on the root <div>. CSS-only
-   recolor: maps the existing blue accents (#3b82f6 / #60a5fa) to the
+   recolor: maps the existing blue accents (#ffb800 / #ffd25a) to the
    ticker's emerald + cyan, with subtle glows. No layout changes. */
 .bb-neon {
-  --color-accent: #00ff9f;
-  --color-accent-dark: #00d4ff;
+  --color-accent: #ff4035;
+  --color-accent-dark: #ffd25a;
   --color-accent-muted: rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.18);
-  --color-text-info: #00d4ff;
-  --color-text-info-strong: #00ff9f;
+  --color-text-info: #ffd25a;
+  --color-text-info-strong: #ff4035;
 }
 
 /* Section headings — emerald with subtle glow */
 .bb-neon h2,
 .bb-neon h3.font-heading,
 .bb-neon .font-heading.section-title {
-  color: #00ff9f;
+  color: #ff4035;
   text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.35);
   letter-spacing: -0.01em;
 }
 
 /* Existing blue text → cyan */
-.bb-neon .text-\[\#3b82f6\] {
-  color: #00d4ff !important;
+.bb-neon .text-\[\#ffb800\] {
+  color: #ffd25a !important;
   text-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
 }
-.bb-neon .text-\[\#60a5fa\] {
-  color: #00d4ff !important;
+.bb-neon .text-\[\#ffd25a\] {
+  color: #ffd25a !important;
 }
 .bb-neon a:not(.bbt-item):not(.bbt-label):hover {
-  color: #00d4ff;
+  color: #ffd25a;
   text-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
 }
 
 /* Borders previously blue → neon-tinted, subtle */
-.bb-neon .border-\[\#3b82f6\],
-.bb-neon .border-\[\#1e3a5f\] {
+.bb-neon .border-\[\#ffb800\],
+.bb-neon .border-\[\#4a3500\] {
   border-color: rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.35) !important;
 }
 
@@ -1467,26 +1467,26 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 /* Buttons previously blue → emerald→cyan gradient with dark text inverted.
    Use the same dark gray as the card backgrounds (#1a1a1a) so the button
    reads as a brand-color "chip" punching out the panel. */
-.bb-neon .bg-\[\#3b82f6\],
-.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#3b82f6\],
-.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#3b82f6\] {
-  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00ff9f 0%, #00d4ff 100%) !important;
+.bb-neon .bg-\[\#ffb800\],
+.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#ffb800\],
+.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#ffb800\] {
+  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4035 0%, #ffd25a 100%) !important;
   color: #1a1a1a !important;
   font-weight: 800 !important;
   text-shadow: none !important;
   box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.30);
   border: none;
 }
-.bb-neon .bg-\[\#3b82f6\] *,
-.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#3b82f6\] *,
-.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#3b82f6\] * {
+.bb-neon .bg-\[\#ffb800\] *,
+.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#ffb800\] *,
+.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#ffb800\] * {
   color: #1a1a1a !important;
   text-shadow: none !important;
 }
-.bb-neon .bg-\[\#3b82f6\]:hover,
-.bb-neon .hover\:bg-\[\#2563eb\]:hover,
-.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#3b82f6\]:hover,
-.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#3b82f6\]:hover {
+.bb-neon .bg-\[\#ffb800\]:hover,
+.bb-neon .hover\:bg-\[\#d99700\]:hover,
+.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#ffb800\]:hover,
+.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#ffb800\]:hover {
   background: linear-gradient(90deg, #14ffb0 0%, #4ee0ff 100%) !important;
   box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.45);
 }
@@ -1494,7 +1494,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 /* Subscribe button (.btn-subscribe is its own component class) — same
    neon background, dark gray text under the neon scope. */
 .bb-neon .btn-subscribe {
-  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00ff9f 0%, #00d4ff 100%) !important;
+  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4035 0%, #ffd25a 100%) !important;
   color: #1a1a1a !important;
   font-weight: 800 !important;
   text-shadow: none !important;
@@ -1515,13 +1515,13 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 }
 
 /* Category pills / tags / "AI" badges — cyan via attribute selector */
-.bb-neon [class*="bg-[#3b82f6]/"] {
+.bb-neon [class*="bg-[#ffb800]/"] {
   background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12) !important;
   border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35) !important;
 }
 
 /* Subscribe / newsletter accent boxes */
-.bb-neon .bg-\[\#1a2535\],
+.bb-neon .bg-\[\#1a1208\],
 .bb-neon .bg-\[\#0d1f35\] {
   background-color: #050a0a !important;
   border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.25);
@@ -1555,13 +1555,13 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 }
 
 /* Focus rings on interactive elements */
-.bb-neon .focus\:ring-\[\#3b82f6\]:focus,
-.bb-neon .focus-visible\:ring-\[\#3b82f6\]:focus-visible {
+.bb-neon .focus\:ring-\[\#ffb800\]:focus,
+.bb-neon .focus-visible\:ring-\[\#ffb800\]:focus-visible {
   --tw-ring-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.6) !important;
 }
-.bb-neon .focus\:border-\[\#3b82f6\]:focus,
-.bb-neon .focus-visible\:border-\[\#3b82f6\]:focus-visible {
-  border-color: #00d4ff !important;
+.bb-neon .focus\:border-\[\#ffb800\]:focus,
+.bb-neon .focus-visible\:border-\[\#ffb800\]:focus-visible {
+  border-color: #ffd25a !important;
 }
 
 /* ─── Article body — NYT/WaPo-classy typography ──────────────────────────
@@ -1614,7 +1614,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   line-height: 1.3;
 }
 .bb-article-prose blockquote {
-  border-left: 3px solid #00ff9f;
+  border-left: 3px solid #ff4035;
   padding: 0.4em 0 0.4em 1.2em;
   margin: 1.8em 0;
   font-style: italic;
@@ -1628,7 +1628,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   font-size: 54px;
   line-height: 0;
   vertical-align: -0.4em;
-  color: #00ff9f;
+  color: #ff4035;
   margin-right: 0.15em;
   opacity: 0.55;
 }
@@ -1641,8 +1641,8 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   transition: color 120ms ease, text-decoration-color 120ms ease;
 }
 .bb-article-prose a:hover {
-  color: #00d4ff;
-  text-decoration-color: #00d4ff;
+  color: #ffd25a;
+  text-decoration-color: #ffd25a;
 }
 .bb-article-prose figure {
   margin: 1.8em 0;
diff --git a/tailwind.config.js b/tailwind.config.js
index f79a651..119317b 100644
--- a/tailwind.config.js
+++ b/tailwind.config.js
@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ module.exports = {
       colors: {
         primary: '#0d0d0d',
         secondary: '#161616',
-        accent: '#3b82f6',
-        'accent-dark': '#2563eb',
-        'accent-muted': '#1e3a5f',
-        'accent-red': '#cc0000',
-        'accent-red-dark': '#aa0000',
+        accent: '#ffb800',
+        'accent-dark': '#d99700',
+        'accent-muted': '#4a3500',
+        'accent-red': '#d60701',
+        'accent-red-dark': '#a30501',
         background: '#111111',
         card: '#1a1a1a',
         foreground: '#e8e8e8',
@@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ module.exports = {
         border: '#2a2a2a',
         'navy-mid': '#1e1e1e',
         'navy-light': '#222222',
-        'ice-blue': '#1a2535',
-        'top-bar': '#1a2535',
-        'sub-nav': '#161c28',
+        'ice-blue': '#1a1208',
+        'top-bar': '#1a1208',
+        'sub-nav': '#161310',
       },
       fontFamily: {
         heading: ['Georgia', 'serif'],