diff --git a/src/app/about/contact/page.tsx b/src/app/about/contact/page.tsx
index e0f022a..80b5b1c 100644
--- a/src/app/about/contact/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/about/contact/page.tsx
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ export default function ContactPage() {
       <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-12 text-[#e5e7eb]">
         <div className="lg:grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr,300px] lg:gap-10">
           <main>
-            <header className="mb-8 border-b border-[#3a322b] pb-6">
+            <header className="mb-8 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] pb-6">
               <div className="text-[10px] font-mono uppercase tracking-[0.22em] text-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] mb-2">
                 AV Beat
               </div>
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ export default function ContactPage() {
 
             <ul className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
               {CONTACTS.map((c) => (
-                <li key={c.title} className="rounded border border-[#3a322b] bg-[#0b0f17] p-5 hover:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)]/60 transition-colors">
+                <li key={c.title} className="rounded border border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#0b0f17] p-5 hover:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)]/60 transition-colors">
                   <div className="text-[10px] font-mono uppercase tracking-[0.18em] text-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] mb-2">
                     {c.title}
                   </div>
diff --git a/src/app/about/page.tsx b/src/app/about/page.tsx
index 798091c..1afcc17 100644
--- a/src/app/about/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/about/page.tsx
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ export default function AboutPage() {
       <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-12 text-[#e5e7eb]">
         <div className="lg:grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr,300px] lg:gap-10">
           <main>
-            <header className="mb-8 border-b border-[#3a322b] pb-6">
+            <header className="mb-8 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] pb-6">
               <div className="text-[10px] font-mono uppercase tracking-[0.22em] text-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] mb-2">
                 AV Beat
               </div>
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ export default function AboutPage() {
 
 function Stat({ label, value }: { label: string; value: string }) {
   return (
-    <div className="rounded border border-[#3a322b] bg-[#0b0f17] p-4">
+    <div className="rounded border border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#0b0f17] p-4">
       <div className="font-serif text-3xl text-white">{value}</div>
       <div className="mt-1 text-[10px] font-mono uppercase tracking-[0.16em] text-[#6b7280]">
         {label}
diff --git a/src/app/about/team/page.tsx b/src/app/about/team/page.tsx
index 4042285..648edc5 100644
--- a/src/app/about/team/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/about/team/page.tsx
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ export default async function TeamPage() {
               <div className="absolute inset-0 opacity-[0.04] bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_at_top_right,#d60701,transparent_60%)]" aria-hidden />
               <div className="relative px-6 py-10 sm:px-10 sm:py-14">
                 <div className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-[10px] font-mono uppercase tracking-[0.22em] text-[#ff5a55] mb-3">
-                  <span className="w-6 h-px bg-[#D85A30]" />
+                  <span className="w-6 h-px bg-[#1D4ED8]" />
                   AV Beat &middot; editorial
                 </div>
                 <h1 className="font-serif text-4xl md:text-5xl lg:text-6xl font-bold tracking-tight leading-tight">
@@ -129,10 +129,10 @@ export default async function TeamPage() {
                   return (
                     <li
                       key={p.slug}
-                      className="group relative rounded-xl border border-[#1a1f2a] bg-[#0b0f17] p-5 hover:border-[#D85A30]/50 hover:shadow-[0_0_0_1px_rgba(214,7,1,0.15)] transition-all"
+                      className="group relative rounded-xl border border-[#1a1f2a] bg-[#0b0f17] p-5 hover:border-[#1D4ED8]/50 hover:shadow-[0_0_0_1px_rgba(214,7,1,0.15)] transition-all"
                     >
                       {/* Top accent */}
-                      <div className="absolute top-0 left-5 right-5 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-transparent via-[#D85A30]/40 to-transparent opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity" aria-hidden />
+                      <div className="absolute top-0 left-5 right-5 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-transparent via-[#1D4ED8]/40 to-transparent opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity" aria-hidden />
 
                       <div className="flex items-start gap-4">
                         {p.avatar_url ? (
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ export default async function TeamPage() {
                               alt={p.name}
                               width={96}
                               height={96}
-                              className="w-24 h-24 rounded-full border-2 border-[#1a1f2a] group-hover:border-[#D85A30]/40 transition-colors object-cover"
+                              className="w-24 h-24 rounded-full border-2 border-[#1a1f2a] group-hover:border-[#1D4ED8]/40 transition-colors object-cover"
                             />
                           </a>
                         ) : (
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ export default async function TeamPage() {
                             <h3 className="font-serif text-xl font-bold leading-tight">{p.name}</h3>
                           </a>
                           {(p.beat || p.slug === "ryan-salazar") && (
-                            <div className="inline-block mt-1.5 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm bg-[#D85A30]/10 border border-[#D85A30]/25 text-[10px] font-mono uppercase tracking-[0.12em] text-[#ff6b66]">
+                            <div className="inline-block mt-1.5 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm bg-[#1D4ED8]/10 border border-[#1D4ED8]/25 text-[10px] font-mono uppercase tracking-[0.12em] text-[#ff6b66]">
                               {displayBeat(p)}
                             </div>
                           )}
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ export default async function TeamPage() {
                   {ops.map((p) => (
                     <li
                       key={p.id}
-                      className="rounded-xl border border-[#1a1f2a] bg-[#0b0f17] p-5 flex gap-4 hover:border-[#D85A30]/40 transition-colors"
+                      className="rounded-xl border border-[#1a1f2a] bg-[#0b0f17] p-5 flex gap-4 hover:border-[#1D4ED8]/40 transition-colors"
                     >
                       {p.avatar_url ? (
                         <img
@@ -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-[#231d18] border border-[#F0A623]/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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#1D4ED8]/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 7a6e511..1af9d35 100644
--- a/src/app/account/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/account/page.tsx
@@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
 
   if (loading) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         <Header />
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-12">
           <div className="max-w-3xl mx-auto space-y-4">
@@ -298,21 +298,21 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
       <Header />
 
       {/* Toast */}
       {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-[#231d18] border-[#F0A623] text-[#e0e0e0]" :"bg-[#1a0a0a] border-[#D85A30] text-[#e0e0e0]"
+            toast.type === "success" ?"bg-[#FFFFFF] border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#e0e0e0]" :"bg-[#1a0a0a] border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#e0e0e0]"
           }`}>
           {toast.type === "success" ? (
-            <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#F0A623" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
+            <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#1D4ED8" 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="#D85A30" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
+            <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#1D4ED8" 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>
           )}
@@ -321,10 +321,10 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
       )}
 
       {/* Breadcrumb */}
-      <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#1e1e1e]">
+      <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Home</Link>
             <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
             <span className="text-[#888]">Account</span>
           </nav>
@@ -336,25 +336,25 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
           {/* Page Header */}
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-6">
             <div>
-              <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#FBEFE0]">Account Settings</h1>
+              <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#0F172A]">Account Settings</h1>
               <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#666] mt-1">{user?.email}</p>
             </div>
             <button
               onClick={handleSignOut}
-              className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#888] hover:text-[#D85A30] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#D85A30] px-4 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
+              className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] px-4 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
               Sign Out
             </button>
           </div>
 
           {/* Tabs */}
-          <div className="flex border-b border-[#3a322b] mb-6 overflow-x-auto scrollbar-none">
+          <div className="flex border-b border-[#DCE6F2] mb-6 overflow-x-auto scrollbar-none">
             {tabs.map((tab) => (
               <button
                 key={tab.id}
                 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-[#F0A623] text-[#F0A623]"
+                    ? "border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#1D4ED8]"
                     : "border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]"
                 }`}>
                 {tab.label}
@@ -365,8 +365,8 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
           {/* Profile Tab */}
           {activeTab === "profile" && (
             <form onSubmit={handleSaveProfile} className="space-y-5">
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6">
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-5 pb-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-5 pb-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                   Public Profile
                 </h2>
                 <div className="space-y-4">
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                       value={fullName}
                       onChange={(e) => setFullName(e.target.value)}
                       placeholder="Your full name"
-                      className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div>
@@ -416,15 +416,15 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={location}
                         onChange={(e) => setLocation(e.target.value)}
                         placeholder="City, Country"
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
                       />
                     </div>
                   </div>
                 </div>
               </div>
 
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6">
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-3 pb-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-3 pb-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                   Account Info
                 </h2>
                 <div>
@@ -435,7 +435,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     type="email"
                     value={user?.email || ""}
                     disabled
-                    className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#222] text-[#555] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm cursor-not-allowed"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#222] text-[#555] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm cursor-not-allowed"
                   />
                   <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#555] mt-1.5">Email cannot be changed here.</p>
                 </div>
@@ -445,7 +445,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={saving}
-                  className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#F0A623]">
+                  className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#1D4ED8]">
                   {saving ? "Saving..." : "Save Profile"}
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -456,8 +456,8 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
           {activeTab === "security" && (
             <div className="space-y-5">
               <form onSubmit={handleChangePassword}>
-                <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6">
-                  <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-5 pb-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+                <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6">
+                  <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-5 pb-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                     Change Password
                   </h2>
                   <div className="space-y-4">
@@ -471,7 +471,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         onChange={(e) => setNewPassword(e.target.value)}
                         placeholder="Enter new password"
                         minLength={6}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors placeholder-[#444]"
                       />
                     </div>
                   </div>
@@ -492,7 +492,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     <button
                       type="submit"
                       disabled={changingPassword || !newPassword || !confirmPassword}
-                      className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#F0A623]">
+                      className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#1D4ED8]">
                       {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-[#D85A30] border border-[#D85A30]/40 hover:border-[#D85A30] hover:bg-[#D85A30]/10 px-5 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
+                  className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/40 hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1D4ED8]/10 px-5 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
                   Sign Out of All Sessions
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -520,12 +520,12 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                 <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0]">
                   Saved Articles
                   {bookmarks.length > 0 && (
-                    <span className="ml-2 font-body text-xs text-[#666] bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
+                    <span className="ml-2 font-body text-xs text-[#666] bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
                       {bookmarks.length}
                     </span>
                   )}
                 </h2>
-                <Link href="/reading-list" className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#BA7517] transition-colors">
+                <Link href="/reading-list" className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors">
                   Full List →
                 </Link>
               </div>
@@ -533,37 +533,37 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
               {bookmarksLoading ? (
                 <div className="space-y-3">
                   {[1, 2, 3].map((i) => (
-                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-4 animate-pulse">
+                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-4 animate-pulse">
                       <div className="flex gap-3">
-                        <div className="w-20 h-14 bg-[#3a322b] rounded-sm flex-shrink-0" />
+                        <div className="w-20 h-14 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm flex-shrink-0" />
                         <div className="flex-1 space-y-2">
-                          <div className="h-3 bg-[#3a322b] rounded w-1/4" />
-                          <div className="h-4 bg-[#3a322b] rounded w-3/4" />
+                          <div className="h-3 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded w-1/4" />
+                          <div className="h-4 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded w-3/4" />
                         </div>
                       </div>
                     </div>
                   ))}
                 </div>
               ) : bookmarks.length === 0 ? (
-                <div className="text-center py-12 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm">
+                <div className="text-center py-12 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm">
                   <svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#444" strokeWidth="1.5" className="mx-auto mb-3" aria-hidden="true">
                     <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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#BA7517] transition-colors">
+                  <Link href="/news" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors">
                     Browse News →
                   </Link>
                 </div>
               ) : (
                 <div className="space-y-3">
                   {bookmarks.map((item) => (
-                    <div key={item.id} className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm hover:border-[#3a3a3a] transition-colors group">
+                    <div key={item.id} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm hover:border-[#3a3a3a] transition-colors group">
                       <div className="flex gap-3 p-4">
                         <Link href={`/articles/${item.article_slug}`} className="flex-shrink-0 w-20 h-14 overflow-hidden rounded-sm">
                           {item.article_image ? (
                             <AppImage src={item.article_image} alt={item.article_image_alt || item.article_title} width={80} height={56} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                           ) : (
-                            <div className="w-full h-full bg-[#3a322b] flex items-center justify-center">
+                            <div className="w-full h-full bg-[#DCE6F2] flex items-center justify-center">
                               <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#444" strokeWidth="1.5" aria-hidden="true">
                                 <rect x="3" y="3" width="18" height="18" rx="2" /><circle cx="8.5" cy="8.5" r="1.5" /><polyline points="21 15 16 10 5 21" />
                               </svg>
@@ -572,10 +572,10 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         </Link>
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                           {item.article_category && (
-                            <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#F0A623]">{item.article_category}</span>
+                            <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8]">{item.article_category}</span>
                           )}
                           <Link href={`/articles/${item.article_slug}`}>
-                            <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug mt-0.5">
+                            <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug mt-0.5">
                               {item.article_title}
                             </h3>
                           </Link>
@@ -605,7 +605,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                 <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0]">
                   Reading History
                   {history.length > 0 && (
-                    <span className="ml-2 font-body text-xs text-[#666] bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
+                    <span className="ml-2 font-body text-xs text-[#666] bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
                       {history.length}
                     </span>
                   )}
@@ -622,37 +622,37 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
               {historyLoading ? (
                 <div className="space-y-3">
                   {[1, 2, 3].map((i) => (
-                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-4 animate-pulse">
+                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-4 animate-pulse">
                       <div className="flex gap-3">
-                        <div className="w-20 h-14 bg-[#3a322b] rounded-sm flex-shrink-0" />
+                        <div className="w-20 h-14 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm flex-shrink-0" />
                         <div className="flex-1 space-y-2">
-                          <div className="h-3 bg-[#3a322b] rounded w-1/4" />
-                          <div className="h-4 bg-[#3a322b] rounded w-3/4" />
+                          <div className="h-3 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded w-1/4" />
+                          <div className="h-4 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded w-3/4" />
                         </div>
                       </div>
                     </div>
                   ))}
                 </div>
               ) : history.length === 0 ? (
-                <div className="text-center py-12 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm">
+                <div className="text-center py-12 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm">
                   <svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#444" strokeWidth="1.5" className="mx-auto mb-3" aria-hidden="true">
                     <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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#BA7517] transition-colors">
+                  <Link href="/news" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors">
                     Browse News →
                   </Link>
                 </div>
               ) : (
                 <div className="space-y-3">
                   {history.map((item) => (
-                    <div key={item.id} className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm hover:border-[#3a3a3a] transition-colors group">
+                    <div key={item.id} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm hover:border-[#3a3a3a] transition-colors group">
                       <div className="flex gap-3 p-4">
                         <Link href={`/articles/${item.article_slug}`} className="flex-shrink-0 w-20 h-14 overflow-hidden rounded-sm">
                           {item.article_image ? (
                             <AppImage src={item.article_image} alt={item.article_image_alt || item.article_title} width={80} height={56} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                           ) : (
-                            <div className="w-full h-full bg-[#3a322b] flex items-center justify-center">
+                            <div className="w-full h-full bg-[#DCE6F2] flex items-center justify-center">
                               <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#444" strokeWidth="1.5" aria-hidden="true">
                                 <rect x="3" y="3" width="18" height="18" rx="2" /><circle cx="8.5" cy="8.5" r="1.5" /><polyline points="21 15 16 10 5 21" />
                               </svg>
@@ -661,10 +661,10 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         </Link>
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                           {item.article_category && (
-                            <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#F0A623]">{item.article_category}</span>
+                            <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8]">{item.article_category}</span>
                           )}
                           <Link href={`/articles/${item.article_slug}`}>
-                            <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug mt-0.5">
+                            <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug mt-0.5">
                               {item.article_title}
                             </h3>
                           </Link>
@@ -693,17 +693,17 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
               {topicsLoading ? (
                 <div className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 gap-3">
                   {[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].map((i) => (
-                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-4 animate-pulse h-16" />
+                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-4 animate-pulse h-16" />
                   ))}
                 </div>
               ) : topics.length === 0 ? (
-                <div className="text-center py-12 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm">
+                <div className="text-center py-12 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm">
                   <svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#444" strokeWidth="1.5" className="mx-auto mb-3" aria-hidden="true">
                     <path d="M20.59 13.41l-7.17 7.17a2 2 0 0 1-2.83 0L2 12V2h10l8.59 8.59a2 2 0 0 1 0 2.82z" /><line x1="7" y1="7" x2="7.01" y2="7" />
                   </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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#BA7517] transition-colors">
+                  <Link href="/news" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors">
                     Browse News →
                   </Link>
                 </div>
@@ -714,18 +714,18 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                       const maxCount = topics[0]?.view_count || 1;
                       const pct = Math.round((t.view_count / maxCount) * 100);
                       return (
-                        <div key={t.id} className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-4 hover:border-[#3a3a3a] transition-colors">
+                        <div key={t.id} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-4 hover:border-[#3a3a3a] transition-colors">
                           <div className="flex items-start justify-between mb-2">
                             <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-[#F0A623] font-bold ml-2 flex-shrink-0">
+                            <span className="font-body text-[10px] text-[#1D4ED8] font-bold ml-2 flex-shrink-0">
                               {t.view_count}×
                             </span>
                           </div>
-                          <div className="w-full bg-[#3a322b] rounded-full h-1">
+                          <div className="w-full bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded-full h-1">
                             <div
-                              className="bg-[#F0A623] h-1 rounded-full transition-all"
+                              className="bg-[#1D4ED8] h-1 rounded-full transition-all"
                               style={{ width: `${pct}%` }}
                             />
                           </div>
@@ -744,13 +744,13 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
           {/* Preferences Tab */}
           {activeTab === "preferences" && (
             <div className="space-y-5">
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6">
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-5 pb-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-5 pb-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                   Forum Reputation
                 </h2>
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
-                  <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm px-6 py-4 min-w-[100px]">
-                    <span className="font-heading text-3xl font-bold text-[#F0A623]">
+                  <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm px-6 py-4 min-w-[100px]">
+                    <span className="font-heading text-3xl font-bold text-[#1D4ED8]">
                       {profile?.reputation ?? 0}
                     </span>
                     <span className="font-body text-xs text-[#666] mt-1 uppercase tracking-wider">Points</span>
@@ -759,15 +759,15 @@ 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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#BA7517] transition-colors">
+                    <Link href="/forum" className="inline-block mt-3 font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors">
                       Go to Forum →
                     </Link>
                   </div>
                 </div>
               </div>
 
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6">
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-5 pb-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-5 pb-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                   Reading Preferences
                 </h2>
                 <div className="space-y-4">
@@ -778,7 +778,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                     </div>
                     <Link
                       href="/home-page"
-                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#BA7517] transition-colors">
+                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#BA7517] transition-colors">
+                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] disabled:opacity-50 ${
-                        weeklyDigest ? "bg-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623]" : "bg-[#3a322b] 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-[#1D4ED8] disabled:opacity-50 ${
+                        weeklyDigest ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8]" : "bg-[#DCE6F2] 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 5c48ab9..afe5853 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 transition-colors">+ New Client</button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -116,14 +116,14 @@ 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-[#F0A623] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] 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-[#1D4ED8] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+          <input value={search} onChange={e => setSearch(e.target.value)} placeholder="Search clients…" className="ml-auto px-3 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
         </div>
 
         {/* New Client Form */}
         {showForm && (
-          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">New Client</h3>
 
             {errors._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-[#F0A623] ${errors[f.key] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`}
+                    className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] ${errors[f.key] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`}
                   />
                   {errors[f.key] && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors[f.key]}</p>}
                 </div>
@@ -156,26 +156,26 @@ 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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                  className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                  className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
         )}
 
         {/* Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Company','Contact','Email','Active Orders','Total Revenue','Status',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -187,17 +187,17 @@ export default function ClientsPage() {
               ) : clients.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={7} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No clients found</td></tr>
               ) : clients.map(c => (
-                <tr key={c.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={c.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-white font-medium">{c.company_name}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#ccc]">{c.contact_name}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#888]">{c.contact_email}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#ccc]">{c.active_orders ?? 0}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-green-400">{fmt(c.total_revenue ?? 0)}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2">
-                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${c.status === 'active' ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{c.status}</span>
+                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${c.status === 'active' ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>{c.status}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2">
-                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/clients/${c.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/clients/${c.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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 5c56da8..f26fa81 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -53,10 +53,10 @@ export default function CommissionsPage() {
             <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Accounting</Link>
           </div>
           <div className="flex gap-2">
-            <select value={year} onChange={e => setYear(Number(e.target.value))} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+            <select value={year} onChange={e => setYear(Number(e.target.value))} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
               {[2024, 2025, 2026, 2027].map(y => <option key={y} value={y}>{y}</option>)}
             </select>
-            <select value={filterStaff} onChange={e => setFilterStaff(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+            <select value={filterStaff} onChange={e => setFilterStaff(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
               <option value="">All Staff</option>
               {staff.map((s: any) => <option key={s.id} value={s.id}>{s.full_name}</option>)}
             </select>
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ export default function CommissionsPage() {
           {summary.map((s: any) => {
             const pct = s.next_threshold_cents ? Math.min(100, Math.round((s.ytd_sales_cents / s.next_threshold_cents) * 100)) : 100;
             return (
-              <div key={s.staff_id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-2">
+              <div key={s.staff_id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-2">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
                   <p className="text-sm font-semibold text-white">{s.full_name}</p>
                   <span className="text-xs text-[#888]">{s.current_tier}</span>
@@ -83,8 +83,8 @@ export default function CommissionsPage() {
                     <div className="flex justify-between text-xs text-[#555] mb-1">
                       <span>Tier progress</span><span>{pct}%</span>
                     </div>
-                    <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#231d18] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
-                      <div className="h-full bg-[#F0A623] rounded-full transition-all" style={{ width: `${pct}%` }} />
+                    <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
+                      <div className="h-full bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded-full transition-all" style={{ width: `${pct}%` }} />
                     </div>
                   </div>
                 )}
@@ -94,10 +94,10 @@ export default function CommissionsPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Detail table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Staff','Invoice','Sale Amount','Rate','Commission','YTD at Time','Paid',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -109,9 +109,9 @@ export default function CommissionsPage() {
               ) : commissions.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={8} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No commission records</td></tr>
               ) : commissions.map((c: any) => (
-                <tr key={c.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={c.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{c.rmp_sales_staff?.full_name ?? '—'}</td>
-                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-mono">{c.rmp_invoices?.invoice_number ?? '—'}</td>
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#1D4ED8] 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 880802e..e2cf48b 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -54,70 +54,70 @@ 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-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Upload Document</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888]'}`}>All Years</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setFilterYear('')} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs ${!filterYear ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888]'}`}>{y}</button>
+            <button key={y} onClick={() => setFilterYear(String(y))} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs ${filterYear === String(y) ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888]'}`}>{y}</button>
           ))}
         </div>
 
         <div className="flex gap-2">
-          <select value={filterType} onChange={e => setFilterType(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterType} onChange={e => setFilterType(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Types</option>
             {DOC_TYPES.map(t => <option key={t} value={t}>{t.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</option>)}
           </select>
         </div>
 
         {showForm && (
-          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">Upload Document</h3>
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3">
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Type</label>
-                <select value={form.document_type} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, document_type: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select value={form.document_type} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, document_type: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   {DOC_TYPES.map(t => <option key={t} value={t}>{t.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                    <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
                   </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                    <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
                   </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
         )}
 
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Type','Title','Person','Year','Date',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -129,14 +129,14 @@ export default function DocumentsPage() {
               ) : docs.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={6} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No documents found</td></tr>
               ) : docs.map((d: any) => (
-                <tr key={d.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={d.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs capitalize">{d.document_type?.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-white text-xs">{d.title}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#ccc] text-xs">{d.person ?? '—'}</td>
                   <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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">Download</a>}
+                    {d.file_url && <a href={d.file_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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 110fd44..3d4f461 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Log Expense</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Log Expense</button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -107,11 +107,11 @@ export default function ExpensesPage() {
         )}
 
         <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
-          <select value={filterCat} onChange={e => setFilterCat(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterCat} onChange={e => setFilterCat(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Categories</option>
             {CATEGORIES.map(c => <option key={c} value={c}>{c.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</option>)}
           </select>
-          <select value={filterReconciled} onChange={e => setFilterReconciled(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterReconciled} onChange={e => setFilterReconciled(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All</option>
             <option value="true">Reconciled</option>
             <option value="false">Unreconciled</option>
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ export default function ExpensesPage() {
         </div>
 
         {showForm && (
-          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">Log Expense</h3>
 
             {errors._form && (
@@ -132,40 +132,40 @@ 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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#F0A623] ${errors.amount ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`} />
+                <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-[#1D4ED8] ${errors.amount ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`} />
                 {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-[#F0A623] ${errors.expense_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`} />
+                <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-[#1D4ED8] ${errors.expense_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`} />
                 {errors.expense_date && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors.expense_date}</p>}
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Category</label>
-                <select value={form.category} onChange={e => handleChange('category', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select value={form.category} onChange={e => handleChange('category', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   {CATEGORIES.map(c => <option key={c} value={c}>{c.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <input value={form.description} onChange={e => handleChange('description', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
         )}
 
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Date','Vendor','Amount','Category','Source','Reconciled','Description'].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ export default function ExpensesPage() {
               ) : expenses.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={7} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No expenses found</td></tr>
               ) : expenses.map((ex: any) => (
-                <tr key={ex.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={ex.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{ex.expense_date}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{ex.vendor ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-red-400 text-xs">{ex.amount_cents ? fmt(ex.amount_cents) : '—'}</td>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/invoices/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/invoices/page.tsx
index 5be190b..279ed9f 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/accounting/invoices/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/accounting/invoices/page.tsx
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ const STATUS_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
   paid: 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400',
   pending: 'bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400',
   overdue: 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400',
-  cancelled: 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]',
+  cancelled: 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]',
 };
 
 function InvoicesContent() {
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New Invoice (via Order)</Link>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -108,14 +108,14 @@ 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-[#F0A623] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] 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-[#1D4ED8] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>{s || 'All'}</button>
           ))}
         </div>
 
         {/* Mark Paid Modal */}
         {markPaidId && (
           <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/60 flex items-center justify-center z-50">
-            <form onSubmit={handleMarkPaid} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5 w-80 space-y-3">
+            <form onSubmit={handleMarkPaid} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 w-80 space-y-3">
               <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">Mark Invoice as Paid</h3>
 
               {payErrors._form && (
@@ -127,35 +127,35 @@ function InvoicesContent() {
 
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Payment Method</label>
-                <select value={payForm.method} onChange={e => handlePayChange('method', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select value={payForm.method} onChange={e => handlePayChange('method', e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   {['stripe','wire','check','other'].map(m => <option key={m} value={m}>{m}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Paid Date <span className="text-red-400">*</span></label>
-                <input type="date" value={payForm.paid_date} onChange={e => handlePayChange('paid_date', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none ${payErrors.paid_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`} />
+                <input type="date" value={payForm.paid_date} onChange={e => handlePayChange('paid_date', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none ${payErrors.paid_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`} />
                 {payErrors.paid_date && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{payErrors.paid_date}</p>}
               </div>
               {payForm.method === 'wire' && (
                 <div>
                   <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Wire Reference <span className="text-red-400">*</span></label>
-                  <input value={payForm.wire_reference} onChange={e => handlePayChange('wire_reference', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none ${payErrors.wire_reference ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`} />
+                  <input value={payForm.wire_reference} onChange={e => handlePayChange('wire_reference', e.target.value)} className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none ${payErrors.wire_reference ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`} />
                   {payErrors.wire_reference && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{payErrors.wire_reference}</p>}
                 </div>
               )}
               <div className="flex gap-2">
                 <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-green-600 rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-green-500 disabled:opacity-50">{saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Mark Paid'}</button>
-                <button type="button" onClick={handleCloseModal} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+                <button type="button" onClick={handleCloseModal} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
               </div>
             </form>
           </div>
         )}
 
         {/* Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Invoice#','Client','Site','Order#','Amount','Status','Due Date','Salesperson',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium whitespace-nowrap">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -167,14 +167,14 @@ function InvoicesContent() {
               ) : invoices.length === 0 ? (
                 <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-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
-                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#F0A623] font-mono text-xs">{inv.invoice_number}</td>
+                <tr key={inv.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#1D4ED8] 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>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-green-400 text-xs">{inv.amount_cents ? fmt(inv.amount_cents) : '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${STATUS_COLORS[inv.status] ?? 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{inv.status}</span>
+                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${STATUS_COLORS[inv.status] ?? 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>{inv.status}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{inv.due_date ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ccc] text-xs">{inv.rmp_sales_staff?.full_name ?? '—'}</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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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 7bcc3e6..0927dde 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New Order</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New Order</button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -128,20 +128,20 @@ function OrdersContent() {
 
         {/* Filters */}
         <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap items-center">
-          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Sites</option>
             {SITES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
-          <select value={filterStatus} onChange={e => setFilterStatus(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterStatus} onChange={e => setFilterStatus(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+          <input value={filterClient} onChange={e => setFilterClient(e.target.value)} placeholder="Filter by client…" className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
         </div>
 
         {/* New Order Form */}
         {showForm && (
-          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">New Order</h3>
 
             {errors._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-[#F0A623] ${errors.client_id ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`}>
+                <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-[#1D4ED8] ${errors.client_id ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`}>
                   <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-[#F0A623] ${errors.site ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`}>
+                <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-[#1D4ED8] ${errors.site ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`}>
                   <option value="">Select site…</option>
                   {SITES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
                 </select>
@@ -170,67 +170,67 @@ 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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
                   <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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#F0A623] ${errors.end_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`} />
+                <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-[#1D4ED8] ${errors.end_date ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`} />
                 {errors.end_date && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors.end_date}</p>}
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Total Amount ($)</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-[#F0A623] ${errors.total_amount_cents ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`} />
+                <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-[#1D4ED8] ${errors.total_amount_cents ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`} />
                 {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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
                   {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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
                   <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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
         )}
 
         {/* Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Client','PO#','Order#','Site','Product','Ad Unit','Dates','Amount','Status',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium whitespace-nowrap">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -242,20 +242,20 @@ function OrdersContent() {
               ) : orders.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={10} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No orders found</td></tr>
               ) : orders.map((o: any) => (
-                <tr key={o.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={o.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-mono">{o.internal_order_number}</td>
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#1D4ED8] 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>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs whitespace-nowrap">{o.start_date} – {o.end_date ?? '∞'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-green-400 text-xs">{o.total_amount_cents ? fmt(o.total_amount_cents) : '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    <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-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{o.status}</span>
+                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${o.status === 'active' ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : o.status === 'cancelled' ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>{o.status}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/orders/${o.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/orders/${o.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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 d8f27b6..c7bb51a 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+      <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
     </div>
   );
   if (!user) return null;
@@ -59,18 +59,18 @@ 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-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Client</Link>
-            <Link href="/admin/accounting/orders" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Order</Link>
-            <Link href="/admin/accounting/invoices" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Invoice</Link>
-            <Link href="/admin/accounting/expenses" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ Log Expense</Link>
-            <Link href="/admin/accounting/reconciliation" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">Upload Bank CSV</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/clients" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Client</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/orders" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Order</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/invoices" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ New Invoice</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/expenses" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">+ Log Expense</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/accounting/reconciliation" className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">Upload Bank CSV</Link>
           </div>
         </div>
 
         {/* Stat Cards */}
         <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-6 gap-3">
           {STAT_CARDS.map(c => (
-            <Link key={c.key} href={c.href} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 hover:border-[#333] transition-colors">
+            <Link key={c.key} href={c.href} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 hover:border-[#333] transition-colors">
               <p className={`text-lg font-bold ${c.color}`}>{fmt(stats[c.key] ?? 0)}</p>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#888] mt-1">{c.label}</p>
             </Link>
@@ -78,13 +78,13 @@ export default function AccountingDashboard() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Site Revenue Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
             <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold text-white">Revenue by Site</h2>
           </div>
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Site','Revenue MTD','Revenue YTD','Outstanding','Active Orders'].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ export default function AccountingDashboard() {
               {siteRevenue.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={5} className="px-4 py-6 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No data yet</td></tr>
               ) : siteRevenue.map((row: any) => (
-                <tr key={row.site} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={row.site} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-white font-medium capitalize">{row.site}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-green-400">{fmt(row.revenue_mtd ?? 0)}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-green-400">{fmt(row.revenue_ytd ?? 0)}</td>
@@ -107,13 +107,13 @@ export default function AccountingDashboard() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Top Clients */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
             <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold text-white">Top 5 Clients YTD</h2>
           </div>
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Client','Revenue YTD','Active Orders'].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ export default function AccountingDashboard() {
               {topClients.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={3} className="px-4 py-6 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No data yet</td></tr>
               ) : topClients.map((c: any) => (
-                <tr key={c.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={c.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-white">{c.company_name}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-green-400">{fmt(c.revenue_ytd ?? 0)}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#ccc]">{c.active_orders ?? 0}</td>
@@ -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-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-3 text-center text-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+            <Link key={l.href} href={l.href} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-3 text-center text-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">
               {l.label}
             </Link>
           ))}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/reconciliation/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/reconciliation/page.tsx
index 9e40773..fd54fec 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 cursor-pointer ${uploading ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}>
+          <label className={`px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -78,10 +78,10 @@ export default function ReconciliationPage() {
           </div>
         )}
 
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Date','Description','Amount','Type','Matched To','Reconciled','Action'].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ export default function ReconciliationPage() {
               ) : transactions.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={7} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No transactions. Upload a CSV to begin.</td></tr>
               ) : transactions.map((tx: any) => (
-                <tr key={tx.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={tx.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{tx.transaction_date}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs max-w-xs truncate">{tx.description}</td>
                   <td className={`px-3 py-2 text-xs font-medium ${tx.type === 'credit' ? 'text-green-400' : 'text-red-400'}`}>{fmt(Math.abs(tx.amount_cents ?? 0))}</td>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/reports/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/reports/page.tsx
index 2b915b9..b97bb66 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -40,41 +40,41 @@ export default function ReportsPage() {
             <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Accounting</Link>
           </div>
           <div className="flex gap-2 items-center">
-            <input type="date" value={startDate} onChange={e => setStartDate(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
+            <input type="date" value={startDate} onChange={e => setStartDate(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
-            <button onClick={loadReport} disabled={loadingData} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50">Run Report</button>
+            <input type="date" value={endDate} onChange={e => setEndDate(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
+            <button onClick={loadReport} disabled={loadingData} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>
         ) : report ? (
           <div className="space-y-4">
             {/* P&L Summary */}
             <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-3">
-              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4">
                 <p className="text-xs text-[#555]">Total Revenue</p>
                 <p className="text-2xl font-bold text-green-400 mt-1">{fmt(report.total_revenue_cents ?? 0)}</p>
               </div>
-              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4">
                 <p className="text-xs text-[#555]">Total Expenses</p>
                 <p className="text-2xl font-bold text-red-400 mt-1">{fmt(report.total_expenses_cents ?? 0)}</p>
               </div>
-              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4">
                 <p className="text-xs text-[#555]">Net Profit</p>
                 <p className={`text-2xl font-bold mt-1 ${(report.net_profit_cents ?? 0) >= 0 ? 'text-blue-400' : 'text-red-400'}`}>{fmt(report.net_profit_cents ?? 0)}</p>
               </div>
             </div>
 
             {/* Revenue by Site */}
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]"><h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Revenue by Site</h2></div>
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]"><h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Revenue by Site</h2></div>
               <table className="w-full text-sm">
-                <thead><tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">{['Site','Revenue'].map(h => <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555]">{h}</th>)}</tr></thead>
+                <thead><tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">{['Site','Revenue'].map(h => <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555]">{h}</th>)}</tr></thead>
                 <tbody>
                   {(report.by_site ?? []).map((r: any) => (
-                    <tr key={r.site} className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+                    <tr key={r.site} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <td className="px-4 py-2 text-white text-xs capitalize">{r.site}</td>
                       <td className="px-4 py-2 text-green-400 text-xs">{fmt(r.revenue_cents ?? 0)}</td>
                     </tr>
@@ -84,13 +84,13 @@ export default function ReportsPage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* Top Clients */}
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]"><h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Top 10 Clients</h2></div>
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]"><h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Top 10 Clients</h2></div>
               <table className="w-full text-sm">
-                <thead><tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">{['Client','Revenue'].map(h => <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555]">{h}</th>)}</tr></thead>
+                <thead><tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">{['Client','Revenue'].map(h => <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555]">{h}</th>)}</tr></thead>
                 <tbody>
                   {(report.top_clients ?? []).map((c: any) => (
-                    <tr key={c.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+                    <tr key={c.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <td className="px-4 py-2 text-white text-xs">{c.company_name}</td>
                       <td className="px-4 py-2 text-green-400 text-xs">{fmt(c.revenue_cents ?? 0)}</td>
                     </tr>
@@ -100,13 +100,13 @@ export default function ReportsPage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* Expenses by Category */}
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]"><h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Expenses by Category</h2></div>
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]"><h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Expenses by Category</h2></div>
               <table className="w-full text-sm">
-                <thead><tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">{['Category','Amount'].map(h => <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555]">{h}</th>)}</tr></thead>
+                <thead><tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">{['Category','Amount'].map(h => <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555]">{h}</th>)}</tr></thead>
                 <tbody>
                   {(report.by_category ?? []).map((c: any) => (
-                    <tr key={c.category} className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+                    <tr key={c.category} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <td className="px-4 py-2 text-white text-xs">{c.category?.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</td>
                       <td className="px-4 py-2 text-red-400 text-xs">{fmt(c.amount_cents ?? 0)}</td>
                     </tr>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/accounting/staff/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/accounting/staff/page.tsx
index dda2242..44afaed 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Salesperson</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Salesperson</button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Success Toast */}
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ export default function StaffPage() {
         )}
 
         {showForm && (
-          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} noValidate className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">New Salesperson</h3>
 
             {errors._form && (
@@ -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-[#F0A623] ${errors[f.key] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`}
+                    className={`w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] ${errors[f.key] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`}
                   />
                   {errors[f.key] && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors[f.key]}</p>}
                 </div>
@@ -149,34 +149,34 @@ export default function StaffPage() {
             <div>
               <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2">
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888]">Commission Tiers ({new Date().getFullYear()})</label>
-                <button type="button" onClick={() => setTiers(t => [...t, { tier_order: t.length + 1, threshold_cents: '', rate: '' }])} className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">+ Add Tier</button>
+                <button type="button" onClick={() => setTiers(t => [...t, { tier_order: t.length + 1, threshold_cents: '', rate: '' }])} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">+ Add Tier</button>
               </div>
               {tiers.map((tier, i) => (
                 <div key={i} className="flex gap-2 mb-2 items-start">
                   <span className="text-xs text-[#555] w-12 pt-5">Tier {tier.tier_order}</span>
                   <div className="flex-1">
                     <label className="text-xs text-[#555] block mb-0.5">Threshold ($, blank = no cap)</label>
-                    <input type="number" step="0.01" value={tier.threshold_cents} onChange={e => handleTierChange(i, 'threshold_cents', e.target.value)} placeholder="100000" className="w-full px-2 py-1 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
+                    <input type="number" step="0.01" value={tier.threshold_cents} onChange={e => handleTierChange(i, 'threshold_cents', e.target.value)} placeholder="100000" className="w-full px-2 py-1 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
                   </div>
                   <div className="flex-1">
                     <label className="text-xs text-[#555] block mb-0.5">Rate (%) <span className="text-red-400">*</span></label>
-                    <input type="number" step="0.1" value={tier.rate} onChange={e => handleTierChange(i, 'rate', e.target.value)} placeholder="25" className={`w-full px-2 py-1 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none ${errors[`tier_rate_${i}`] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`} />
+                    <input type="number" step="0.1" value={tier.rate} onChange={e => handleTierChange(i, 'rate', e.target.value)} placeholder="25" className={`w-full px-2 py-1 bg-[#0a0a0a] border rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none ${errors[`tier_rate_${i}`] ? 'border-red-500/60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`} />
                     {errors[`tier_rate_${i}`] && <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-400">{errors[`tier_rate_${i}`]}</p>}
                   </div>
                 </div>
               ))}
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
         )}
 
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Name','Email','Status','Commission YTD','Outstanding',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -188,16 +188,16 @@ export default function StaffPage() {
               ) : staff.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={6} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No staff found</td></tr>
               ) : staff.map((s: any) => (
-                <tr key={s.id} className={`border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18] ${s.status === 'terminated' ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}>
+                <tr key={s.id} className={`border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] ${s.status === 'terminated' ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-white">{s.full_name}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{s.email}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2">
-                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${s.status === 'active' ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : s.status === 'terminated' ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{s.status}</span>
+                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${s.status === 'active' ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : s.status === 'terminated' ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>{s.status}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-green-400 text-xs">{fmt(s.commission_ytd ?? 0)}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-yellow-400 text-xs">{fmt(s.commission_outstanding ?? 0)}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2">
-                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/staff/${s.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/accounting/staff/${s.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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 d37022a..5cfc97b 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/adops/ios/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/adops/ios/page.tsx
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ const FLIGHT_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
   scheduled: 'bg-blue-400/10 text-blue-400',
   paused: 'bg-gray-600/20 text-gray-400',
   expired: 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400',
-  cancelled: 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]',
+  cancelled: 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]',
 };
 
 export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   const selectedProduct = products.find((p: any) => p.id === form.product_id);
@@ -88,63 +88,63 @@ 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-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New IO Extension</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ New IO Extension</button>
         </div>
 
         <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
-          <select value={filterStatus} onChange={e => setFilterStatus(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterStatus} onChange={e => setFilterStatus(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Statuses</option>
             {['scheduled','active','paused','expired','cancelled'].map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
-          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Sites</option>
             {['avbeat','broadcastbeat','backlotbeat','broadcastengineering'].map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
         </div>
 
         {showForm && (
-          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">New IO Extension</h3>
             <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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Client</label>
-                <select value={form.client_id} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, client_id: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select value={form.client_id} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, client_id: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   <option value="">Select…</option>
                   {clients.map((c: any) => <option key={c.id} value={c.id}>{c.company_name}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Salesperson</label>
-                <select value={form.staff_id} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, staff_id: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select value={form.staff_id} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, staff_id: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   <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">Start Date *</label>
-                <input type="date" required value={form.start_date} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, start_date: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
+                <input type="date" required value={form.start_date} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, start_date: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">End Date</label>
-                <input type="date" value={form.end_date} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, end_date: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
+                <input type="date" value={form.end_date} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, end_date: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Flight Status</label>
-                <select value={form.flight_status} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, flight_status: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select value={form.flight_status} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, flight_status: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   {['scheduled','active','paused'].map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3 pt-4">
                 <label className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-[#888] cursor-pointer">
@@ -159,47 +159,47 @@ 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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                  <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
                 </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                    <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
                   </div>
                   <div>
                     <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Scheduled Send Date</label>
-                    <input type="date" value={form.email_scheduled_date} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, email_scheduled_date: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
+                    <input type="date" value={form.email_scheduled_date} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, email_scheduled_date: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
                   </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                    <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
                   </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                  <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
                 </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
         )}
 
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['IO ID','Client','Product','Start','End','Status','Comp','Paid','Actions'].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium whitespace-nowrap">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -211,8 +211,8 @@ export default function AdOpsIOsPage() {
               ) : ios.length === 0 ? (
                 <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-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
-                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#F0A623] font-mono text-xs">{io.existing_io_id}</td>
+                <tr key={io.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/adops/ios/${io.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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 b98eec3..96c71da 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -33,10 +33,10 @@ export default function AdOpsNotificationsPage() {
           <Link href="/admin/adops" className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]">← Ad Operations</Link>
         </div>
 
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Type','IO','Recipient','Via','Sent At','Status','Message'].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -48,9 +48,9 @@ export default function AdOpsNotificationsPage() {
               ) : notifications.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={7} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No notifications yet</td></tr>
               ) : notifications.map((n: any) => (
-                <tr key={n.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={n.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{n.notification_type?.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</td>
-                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#F0A623] font-mono text-xs">{n.io_extension_id?.slice(0, 8) ?? '—'}</td>
+                  <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#1D4ED8] 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 d352fa6..4aee3b9 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/adops/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/adops/page.tsx
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ const FLIGHT_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
   scheduled: 'bg-blue-400/10 text-blue-400 border-blue-400/20',
   paused: 'bg-gray-600/20 text-gray-400 border-gray-600/20',
   expired: 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400 border-red-400/20',
-  cancelled: 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555] border-[#3a322b]',
+  cancelled: 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555] border-[#DCE6F2]',
 };
 
 export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
             { label: 'Unpaid Active', key: 'unpaid_active', color: 'text-orange-400' },
             { label: 'Email Blasts Scheduled', key: 'email_scheduled', color: 'text-purple-400' },
           ].map(c => (
-            <div key={c.key} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+            <div key={c.key} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4">
               <p className={`text-2xl font-bold ${c.color}`}>{stats?.[c.key] ?? 0}</p>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#888] mt-1">{c.label}</p>
             </div>
@@ -73,25 +73,25 @@ export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
 
         {/* Filters */}
         <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
-          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Sites</option>
             {['avbeat','broadcastbeat','backlotbeat','broadcastengineering'].map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
-          <select value={filterStatus} onChange={e => setFilterStatus(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterStatus} onChange={e => setFilterStatus(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Statuses</option>
             {['active','scheduled','paused','expired','cancelled'].map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
         </div>
 
         {/* Active Flights Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
-          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b] flex items-center justify-between">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] flex items-center justify-between">
             <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Active Flights</h2>
-            <Link href="/admin/adops/ios" className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">View All IOs →</Link>
+            <Link href="/admin/adops/ios" className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">View All IOs →</Link>
           </div>
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Client','Product','Site','Start','End','Status','Salesperson','Paid',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium whitespace-nowrap">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
               ) : flights.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={9} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No flights found</td></tr>
               ) : flights.map((f: any) => (
-                <tr key={f.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={f.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{f.rmp_clients?.company_name ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ccc] text-xs">{f.rmp_products?.name ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs capitalize">{f.rmp_orders?.site ?? '—'}</td>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">View</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/admin/adops/ios/${f.id}`} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">View</Link>
                   </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
@@ -126,13 +126,13 @@ export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Email Schedule */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
             <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Email Distribution Schedule</h2>
           </div>
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Client','Type','Site','Scheduled Date','Status',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ export default function AdOpsDashboardPage() {
               {emailSchedule.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={6} className="px-4 py-6 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No email blasts scheduled</td></tr>
               ) : emailSchedule.map((e: any) => (
-                <tr key={e.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={e.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{e.rmp_clients?.company_name ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{e.rmp_products?.product_type?.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs capitalize">{e.rmp_orders?.site ?? '—'}</td>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">Preview</a>}
+                    {e.email_html_url && <a href={e.email_html_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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 ec51699..0164cfe 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -60,62 +60,62 @@ 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-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Product</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Product</button>
         </div>
 
         <div className="flex gap-2">
-          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Sites</option>
             {SITES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
         </div>
 
         {showForm && (
-          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+          <form onSubmit={handleCreate} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">New Product</h3>
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 gap-3">
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Site *</label>
-                <select required value={form.site} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, site: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select required value={form.site} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, site: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   <option value="">Select…</option>
                   {SITES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Product Type *</label>
-                <select required value={form.product_type} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, product_type: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select required value={form.product_type} onChange={e => setForm(p => ({ ...p, product_type: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   <option value="">Select…</option>
                   {PRODUCT_TYPES.map(t => <option key={t} value={t}>{t.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
         )}
 
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Site','Type','Name','Dimensions','Duration','Active',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -127,17 +127,17 @@ export default function AdOpsProductsPage() {
               ) : products.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={7} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No products found</td></tr>
               ) : products.map((p: any) => (
-                <tr key={p.id} className={`border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18] ${!p.active ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}>
+                <tr key={p.id} className={`border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] ${!p.active ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs capitalize">{p.site}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#555] text-xs">{p.product_type?.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{p.name}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{p.dimensions ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{p.duration_days ? `${p.duration_days}d` : '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${p.active ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{p.active ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}</span>
+                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${p.active ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">{p.active ? 'Deactivate' : 'Activate'}</button>
+                    <button onClick={() => toggleActive(p.id, p.active)} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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 9e723de..7fd17ee 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 = [
-  '#F0A623', '#f59e0b', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6',
+  '#1D4ED8', '#f59e0b', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6',
   '#ef4444', '#06b6d4', '#f97316', '#84cc16',
 ];
 
@@ -78,9 +78,9 @@ interface StatCardProps {
   icon: React.ReactNode;
 }
 
-function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accent = '#F0A623', icon }: StatCardProps) {
+function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accent = '#1D4ED8', icon }: StatCardProps) {
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5 flex items-start gap-4">
+    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 flex items-start gap-4">
       <div
         className="w-10 h-10 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0"
         style={{ background: `${accent}18` }}
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ function SectionHeader({ title, subtitle }: { title: string; subtitle?: string }
 function ChartTooltip({ active, payload, label }: any) {
   if (!active || !payload?.length) return null;
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body shadow-xl">
+    <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body shadow-xl">
       {label && <p className="text-[#888] mb-1">{label}</p>}
       {payload.map((entry: any, i: number) => (
         <p key={i} style={{ color: entry.color }} className="leading-5">
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading analytics…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] text-white">
       {/* ── Page Header ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */}
-      <div className="bg-[#111] border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+      <div className="bg-[#111] border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
         <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 py-5 flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-white text-xl font-bold font-heading uppercase tracking-wider">Analytics</h1>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
+            <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
+            <Link href="/admin/users" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
+            <Link href="/admin/import" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">
               WP Import
             </Link>
             <button
               onClick={fetchAnalytics}
-              className="ml-2 px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] hover:border-[#F0A623] text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-body rounded transition-colors"
+              className="ml-2 px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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="#F0A623"
+              accent="#1D4ED8"
             />
             <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="#F0A623"
+              accent="#1D4ED8"
             />
           </div>
         </section>
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
         {/* ── Monthly Trend ────────────────────────────────────────────── */}
         <section>
           <SectionHeader title="Monthly Trends" subtitle="Published, imported, and native articles over the last 6 months" />
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
             {monthlyTrends.length > 0 ? (
               <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height={240}>
                 <LineChart data={monthlyTrends} margin={{ top: 4, right: 8, left: -20, bottom: 0 }}>
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
           {/* Author Contributions */}
           <section>
             <SectionHeader title="Author Contributions" subtitle="Top contributors by article count" />
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
               {authorStats.length > 0 ? (
                 <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height={280}>
                   <BarChart
@@ -429,7 +429,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
           {/* Top Categories */}
           <section>
             <SectionHeader title="Top-Performing Categories" subtitle="Article distribution by category" />
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
               {categoryStats.length > 0 ? (
                 <>
                   <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height={200}>
@@ -481,7 +481,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
           <SectionHeader title="Import Success Rates" subtitle="Publishing success across content sources" />
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
             {importStats.map((stat) => (
-              <div key={stat.label} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+              <div key={stat.label} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
                   <p className="text-white text-sm font-bold font-heading uppercase tracking-wider">{stat.label}</p>
                   <span
@@ -526,7 +526,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
         {/* ── Author Detail Table ──────────────────────────────────────── */}
         <section>
           <SectionHeader title="Author Detail Breakdown" subtitle="Per-author article status distribution" />
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
             <div className="overflow-x-auto">
               <table className="w-full text-sm font-body">
                 <thead>
@@ -550,7 +550,7 @@ export default function AdminAnalyticsPage() {
                       return (
                         <tr
                           key={a.author_name}
-                          className={`border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#151515] transition-colors ${i % 2 === 0 ? '' : 'bg-[#1c1815]'}`}
+                          className={`border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#151515] transition-colors ${i % 2 === 0 ? '' : 'bg-[#F8FAFC]'}`}
                         >
                           <td className="px-4 py-3 text-white font-medium">{a.author_name}</td>
                           <td className="px-4 py-3 text-right text-[#888]">{a.total}</td>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/articles/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/articles/page.tsx
index b8fc578..ff55990 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/articles/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/articles/page.tsx
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ const STATUS_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
   published: 'text-green-400 bg-green-400/10',
   draft: 'text-yellow-400 bg-yellow-400/10',
   pending: 'text-orange-400 bg-orange-400/10',
-  archived: 'text-[#555] bg-[#231d18]',
+  archived: 'text-[#555] bg-[#FFFFFF]',
 };
 
 const STATUS_LABELS: Record<string, string> = {
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -406,10 +406,10 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
       )}
 
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+      <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
         <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-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-sm">Home</Link>
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] rounded px-3 py-2 transition-colors">
+                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-bold text-white bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] rounded px-3 py-2 transition-colors">
+                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs text-[#666] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -471,7 +471,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
             { label: 'Drafts', value: counts.draft, color: 'text-yellow-400' },
             { label: 'Archived', value: counts.archived, color: 'text-[#555]' },
           ].map((s) => (
-            <div key={s.label} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 text-center">
+            <div key={s.label} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 text-center">
               <p className={`text-2xl font-bold ${s.color}`}>{s.value}</p>
               <p className="text-[#555] text-xs mt-0.5 uppercase tracking-wider">{s.label}</p>
             </div>
@@ -479,7 +479,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Status Tabs */}
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-1 border-b border-[#3a322b] overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-1 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] overflow-x-auto">
           {tabs.map((tab) => (
             <button
               key={tab.key}
@@ -492,7 +492,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
               {tab.label}
               {tab.key !== 'all' && (
                 <span className={`text-[10px] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded-full ${
-                  activeTab === tab.key ? 'bg-current/10' : 'bg-[#231d18]'
+                  activeTab === tab.key ? 'bg-current/10' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF]'
                 }`}>
                   {counts[tab.key]}
                 </span>
@@ -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-[#3a322b] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded pl-9 pr-4 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] placeholder-[#444]"
+              className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded pl-9 pr-4 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] placeholder-[#444]"
             />
           </div>
           <select
             value={sourceFilter}
             onChange={(e) => setSourceFilter(e.target.value as SourceFilter)}
-            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
             <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-[#412402] rounded-lg px-4 py-3">
-            <span className="text-[#F0A623] text-sm font-bold">{selectedIds.size} selected</span>
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#0d1a2e] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-4 py-3">
+            <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]">
+              className="bg-[#111] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-1.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
               <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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:bg-[#412402] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] disabled:bg-[#DCE6F2] 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}
@@ -568,15 +568,15 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
               <span className="text-orange-400 text-sm font-bold">Approval Queue</span>
               <span className="text-[#555] text-xs ml-1">— Review and approve or reject each submission</span>
             </div>
-            <div className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+            <div className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
               {pendingArticles.map((article) => (
                 <div key={article.id} className={`flex items-start gap-4 px-4 py-4 hover:bg-[#141414] transition-colors ${processingIds.has(article.id) ? 'opacity-50 pointer-events-none' : ''}`}>
                   {article.featured_image ? (
-                    <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-16 h-12 rounded overflow-hidden bg-[#231d18]">
+                    <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-16 h-12 rounded overflow-hidden bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <AppImage src={article.featured_image} alt={article.featured_image_alt || article.title} width={64} height={48} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                     </div>
                   ) : (
-                    <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-16 h-12 rounded bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center">
+                    <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-16 h-12 rounded bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center">
                       <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="1.5" className="text-[#333]">
                         <rect x="3" y="3" width="18" height="18" rx="2" /><circle cx="8.5" cy="8.5" r="1.5" /><polyline points="21 15 16 10 5 21" />
                       </svg>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] bg-[#0d1a2e] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">{article.category}</span>
+                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#F0A623]/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-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#1D4ED8]/10'}`}>
                         {article.source === 'imported' ? 'WP' : 'Native'}
                       </span>
                     </div>
@@ -606,13 +606,13 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     </button>
                     <button
                       onClick={() => handleStatusChange(article, 'draft')}
-                      className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-bold text-[#666] border border-[#333] hover:border-[#555] hover:bg-[#231d18] px-3 py-1.5 rounded transition-colors">
+                      className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-bold text-[#666] border border-[#333] hover:border-[#555] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] px-3 py-1.5 rounded transition-colors">
                       <svg width="11" height="11" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2.5"><line x1="18" y1="6" x2="6" y2="18" /><line x1="6" y1="6" x2="18" y2="18" /></svg>
                       Reject
                     </button>
                     <button
                       onClick={() => openEdit(article)}
-                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#231d18]"
+                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]"
                       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" />
@@ -627,14 +627,14 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
         )}
 
         {/* Articles Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
           {/* Table Header */}
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-3 px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b] bg-[#1c1815]">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-3 px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#F8FAFC]">
             <input
               type="checkbox"
               checked={articles.length > 0 && selectedIds.size === articles.length}
               onChange={toggleSelectAll}
-              className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#333] bg-[#231d18] accent-[#F0A623] cursor-pointer"
+              className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#333] bg-[#FFFFFF] accent-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+              <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
             </div>
           ) : articles.length === 0 ? (
             <div className="text-center py-16">
@@ -656,7 +656,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
               <p className="text-[#555] text-sm">No articles found</p>
             </div>
           ) : (
-            <div className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+            <div className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
               {articles.map((article) => (
                 <div
                   key={article.id}
@@ -668,13 +668,13 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     type="checkbox"
                     checked={selectedIds.has(article.id)}
                     onChange={() => toggleSelect(article.id)}
-                    className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#333] bg-[#231d18] accent-[#F0A623] cursor-pointer flex-shrink-0"
+                    className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#333] bg-[#FFFFFF] accent-[#1D4ED8] cursor-pointer flex-shrink-0"
                   />
 
                   {/* Thumbnail + Title */}
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-3 flex-1 min-w-0">
                     {article.featured_image ? (
-                      <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-9 rounded overflow-hidden bg-[#231d18]">
+                      <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-9 rounded overflow-hidden bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                         <AppImage
                           src={article.featured_image}
                           alt={article.featured_image_alt || article.title}
@@ -684,7 +684,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                         />
                       </div>
                     ) : (
-                      <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-9 rounded bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center">
+                      <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-9 rounded bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center">
                         <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="1.5" className="text-[#333]">
                           <rect x="3" y="3" width="18" height="18" rx="2" /><circle cx="8.5" cy="8.5" r="1.5" /><polyline points="21 15 16 10 5 21" />
                         </svg>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] bg-[#0d1a2e] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
+                      <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#F0A623]/10'
+                      article.source === 'imported' ? 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10' : 'text-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#1D4ED8]/10'
                     }`}>
                       {article.source === 'imported' ? 'WP' : 'Native'}
                     </span>
@@ -730,7 +730,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
 
                   {/* Status */}
                   <div className="w-28">
-                    <span className={`text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${STATUS_COLORS[article.status] || 'text-[#555] bg-[#231d18]'}`}>
+                    <span className={`text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${STATUS_COLORS[article.status] || 'text-[#555] bg-[#FFFFFF]'}`}>
                       {article.status === 'pending' ? 'Pending' : article.status}
                     </span>
                   </div>
@@ -741,7 +741,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     <button
                       onClick={() => openEdit(article)}
                       title="Edit"
-                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <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" />
@@ -753,7 +753,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       <button
                         onClick={() => handleStatusChange(article, 'pending')}
                         title="Submit for Review"
-                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-orange-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-orange-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                         <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2">
                           <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" /><line x1="12" y1="8" x2="12" y2="12" /><line x1="12" y1="16" x2="12.01" y2="16" />
                         </svg>
@@ -765,7 +765,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       <button
                         onClick={() => handleStatusChange(article, 'published')}
                         title="Approve & Publish"
-                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-green-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-green-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                         <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2">
                           <path d="M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14" /><polyline points="22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01" />
                         </svg>
@@ -777,7 +777,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       <button
                         onClick={() => handleStatusChange(article, 'draft')}
                         title="Reject (back to draft)"
-                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                         <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2">
                           <line x1="18" y1="6" x2="6" y2="18" /><line x1="6" y1="6" x2="18" y2="18" />
                         </svg>
@@ -789,7 +789,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       <button
                         onClick={() => handleStatusChange(article, 'published')}
                         title="Publish"
-                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-green-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-green-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                         <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2">
                           <path d="M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14" /><polyline points="22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01" />
                         </svg>
@@ -801,7 +801,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       <button
                         onClick={() => handleStatusChange(article, 'archived')}
                         title="Archive"
-                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-yellow-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                        className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-yellow-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                         <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2">
                           <polyline points="21 8 21 21 3 21 3 8" /><rect x="1" y="3" width="22" height="5" /><line x1="10" y1="12" x2="14" y2="12" />
                         </svg>
@@ -812,7 +812,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     <button
                       onClick={() => handleDelete(article)}
                       title="Delete"
-                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                      className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors rounded hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2">
                         <polyline points="3 6 5 6 21 6" />
                         <path d="M19 6l-1 14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8a2 2 0 0 1-2-2L5 6" />
@@ -834,12 +834,12 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
         {/* New Article Modal */}
         {showNewArticle && (
           <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-start justify-center p-4 bg-black/80 overflow-y-auto">
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl w-full max-w-4xl shadow-2xl my-8">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl w-full max-w-4xl shadow-2xl my-8">
               {/* Modal Header */}
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#3a322b] sticky top-0 bg-[#111] z-10 rounded-t-xl">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#F0A623]/10 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Native</span>
+                  <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-white text-lg font-bold rounded px-4 py-3 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] placeholder-[#444]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-white text-lg font-bold rounded px-4 py-3 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+                      className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
                       <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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] placeholder-[#444]"
                     />
                   </div>
                   <div>
@@ -939,21 +939,21 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       value={newFeaturedImageAlt}
                       onChange={(e) => setNewFeaturedImageAlt(e.target.value)}
                       placeholder="Describe the image..."
-                      className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] placeholder-[#444]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] placeholder-[#444]"
                     />
                   </div>
                 </div>
 
                 {/* Featured image preview */}
                 {newFeaturedImage && (
-                  <div className="rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-[#3a322b] max-h-48">
+                  <div className="rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-[#DCE6F2] max-h-48">
                     <img src={newFeaturedImage} alt={newFeaturedImageAlt || 'Featured image preview'} className="w-full h-48 object-cover" />
                   </div>
                 )}
               </div>
 
               {/* Modal Footer */}
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-t border-[#3a322b] bg-[#1c1815] rounded-b-xl">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-t border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#F8FAFC] rounded-b-xl">
                 <p className="text-[11px] text-[#444]">
                   {newStatus === 'draft' ? 'Saved as draft — not publicly visible' : newStatus === 'pending' ? 'Submitted for editorial review' : 'Will be published immediately'}
                 </p>
@@ -966,7 +966,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                   <button
                     onClick={handleNewArticleSave}
                     disabled={newSaving || !newTitle.trim()}
-                    className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:bg-[#412402] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded transition-colors">
+                    className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] disabled:bg-[#DCE6F2] 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" />
                     ) : (
@@ -983,8 +983,8 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
         {/* Edit Modal */}
         {editingArticle && (
           <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4 bg-black/70">
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl w-full max-w-lg shadow-2xl">
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl w-full max-w-lg shadow-2xl">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                 <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-white font-heading">Edit Article</h2>
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setEditingArticle(null)}
@@ -1002,7 +1002,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                     type="text"
                     value={editTitle}
                     onChange={(e) => setEditTitle(e.target.value)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                   />
                 </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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                     />
                   </div>
                   <div>
@@ -1021,7 +1021,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                       type="text"
                       value={editCategory}
                       onChange={(e) => setEditCategory(e.target.value)}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                     />
                   </div>
                 </div>
@@ -1030,7 +1030,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                   <select
                     value={editStatus}
                     onChange={(e) => setEditStatus(e.target.value)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+                    className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
                     <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-[#412402] rounded-lg p-4">
+                  <div className="bg-[#0d1a2e] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623]">
+                      <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#1D4ED8]">
                         <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" /><polyline points="12 6 12 12 16 14" />
                       </svg>
-                      <label className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">Schedule Publish</label>
+                      <label className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] [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-[#1D4ED8] [color-scheme:dark]"
                     />
                     {editScheduledAt && (
                       <div className="flex items-center justify-between mt-2">
@@ -1074,14 +1074,14 @@ 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#F0A623]/10'
+                    editingArticle.source === 'imported' ? 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10' : 'text-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#1D4ED8]/10'
                   }`}>
                     {editingArticle.source === 'imported' ? 'WordPress Import' : 'Native'}
                   </span>
                 </div>
               </div>
 
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-end gap-3 px-5 py-4 border-t border-[#3a322b]">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-end gap-3 px-5 py-4 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setEditingArticle(null)}
                   className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#999] text-sm transition-colors px-4 py-2">
@@ -1090,7 +1090,7 @@ export default function AdminArticlesPage() {
                 <button
                   onClick={handleEditSave}
                   disabled={editSaving || !editTitle.trim()}
-                  className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:bg-[#412402] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded transition-colors">
+                  className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] disabled:bg-[#DCE6F2] 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 1396623..5deb4e7 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/audit-log/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/audit-log/page.tsx
@@ -50,13 +50,13 @@ const ACTION_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
   article_published: 'text-green-400 bg-green-400/10',
   article_unpublished: 'text-yellow-400 bg-yellow-400/10',
   article_deleted: 'text-red-400 bg-red-400/10',
-  article_archived: 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]',
+  article_archived: 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]',
   article_status_changed: 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10',
   user_role_changed: 'text-orange-400 bg-orange-400/10',
   user_activated: 'text-green-400 bg-green-400/10',
   user_deactivated: 'text-red-400 bg-red-400/10',
   user_invited: 'text-blue-400 bg-blue-400/10',
-  user_invitation_revoked: 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]',
+  user_invitation_revoked: 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]',
   import_completed: 'text-teal-400 bg-teal-400/10',
   import_failed: 'text-red-400 bg-red-400/10',
 };
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ interface StatCardProps {
 
 function StatCard({ label, value, accent, icon }: StatCardProps) {
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 flex items-center gap-4">
+    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 flex items-center gap-4">
       <div className={`w-10 h-10 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 ${accent}`}>
         {icon}
       </div>
@@ -170,16 +170,16 @@ interface DetailModalProps {
 }
 
 function DetailModal({ log, onClose }: DetailModalProps) {
-  const actionColor = ACTION_COLORS[log.action] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]';
+  const actionColor = ACTION_COLORS[log.action] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]';
   const actionLabel = ACTION_LABELS[log.action] || log.action;
   const performerName = log.user_profiles?.full_name || log.performed_by_email || 'System';
 
   return (
     <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4">
       <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/70" onClick={onClose} />
-      <div className="relative bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl w-full max-w-lg shadow-2xl">
+      <div className="relative bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl w-full max-w-lg shadow-2xl">
         {/* Header */}
-        <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-5 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-5 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <div className={`w-8 h-8 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center ${actionColor}`}>
               {ACTION_ICONS[log.action] || getDefaultIcon(log.action)}
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ function DetailModal({ log, onClose }: DetailModalProps) {
           {log.metadata && Object.keys(log.metadata).length > 0 && (
             <div>
               <p className="text-[#555] text-xs font-body uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Metadata</p>
-              <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-lg p-3">
+              <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-lg p-3">
                 <pre className="text-[#aaa] text-xs font-mono whitespace-pre-wrap break-all">
                   {JSON.stringify(log.metadata, null, 2)}
                 </pre>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
           </div>
           <button
             onClick={fetchLogs}
-            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#333] transition-all text-sm font-body"
+            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#333] transition-all text-sm font-body"
           >
             <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M4 4v5h.582m15.356 2A8.001 8.001 0 004.582 9m0 0H9m11 11v-5h-.581m0 0a8.003 8.003 0 01-15.357-2m15.357 2H15" />
@@ -382,7 +382,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
           <StatCard
             label="Total Events"
             value={logs.length}
-            accent="bg-[#F0A623]/10 text-[#F0A623]"
+            accent="bg-[#1D4ED8]/10 text-[#1D4ED8]"
             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" />
@@ -433,19 +433,19 @@ 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-[#3a322b] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 text-sm text-white placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] font-body"
+              className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 text-sm text-white placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] font-body"
             />
           </div>
 
           {/* Action Type Filter */}
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1">
             {(['all', 'article', 'user', 'import'] as ActionFilter[]).map((f) => (
               <button
                 key={f}
                 onClick={() => setActionFilter(f)}
                 className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold capitalize transition-all ${
                   actionFilter === f
-                    ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
                     : 'text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -466,9 +466,9 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
         )}
 
         {/* Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
           {/* Table Header */}
-          <div className="hidden md:grid grid-cols-[2fr_1.5fr_1.5fr_1fr_auto] gap-4 px-5 py-3 border-b border-[#1e1e1e] bg-[#1c1815]">
+          <div className="hidden md:grid grid-cols-[2fr_1.5fr_1.5fr_1fr_auto] gap-4 px-5 py-3 border-b border-[#1e1e1e] bg-[#F8FAFC]">
             <p className="text-[#444] text-xs font-body font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider">Action</p>
             <p className="text-[#444] text-xs font-body font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider">Performed By</p>
             <p className="text-[#444] text-xs font-body font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider">Affected Item</p>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                 <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading audit logs…</p>
               </div>
             </div>
@@ -489,14 +489,14 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
           {/* Empty */}
           {!loadingData && filteredLogs.length === 0 && (
             <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-16 gap-3">
-              <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center">
+              <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center">
                 <svg className="w-6 h-6 text-[#333]" 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" />
                 </svg>
               </div>
               <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">No audit log entries found</p>
               {searchQuery && (
-                <button onClick={() => setSearchQuery('')} className="text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-body hover:underline">
+                <button onClick={() => setSearchQuery('')} className="text-[#1D4ED8] text-xs font-body hover:underline">
                   Clear search
                 </button>
               )}
@@ -505,7 +505,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
 
           {/* Rows */}
           {!loadingData && filteredLogs.map((log, idx) => {
-            const actionColor = ACTION_COLORS[log.action] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]';
+            const actionColor = ACTION_COLORS[log.action] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]';
             const actionLabel = ACTION_LABELS[log.action] || log.action;
             const icon = ACTION_ICONS[log.action] || getDefaultIcon(log.action);
             const performerName = log.user_profiles?.full_name || log.performed_by_email || 'System';
@@ -513,8 +513,8 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
             return (
               <div
                 key={log.id}
-                className={`grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-[2fr_1.5fr_1.5fr_1fr_auto] gap-3 md:gap-4 px-5 py-4 hover:bg-[#1c1815] transition-colors cursor-pointer ${
-                  idx !== filteredLogs.length - 1 ? 'border-b border-[#231d18]' : ''
+                className={`grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-[2fr_1.5fr_1.5fr_1fr_auto] gap-3 md:gap-4 px-5 py-4 hover:bg-[#F8FAFC] transition-colors cursor-pointer ${
+                  idx !== filteredLogs.length - 1 ? 'border-b border-[#FFFFFF]' : ''
                 }`}
                 onClick={() => setSelectedLog(log)}
               >
@@ -530,7 +530,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
 
                 {/* Performed By */}
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2 min-w-0">
-                  <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+                  <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
                     <span className="text-[#888] text-xs font-body font-bold">
                       {performerName.charAt(0).toUpperCase()}
                     </span>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] transition-colors p-1"
+                    className="text-[#444] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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">
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
               <button
                 onClick={() => setPage((p) => Math.max(0, p - 1))}
                 disabled={page === 0}
-                className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg text-xs font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#333] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all"
+                className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg text-xs font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#333] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all"
               >
                 Previous
               </button>
@@ -601,7 +601,7 @@ export default function AuditLogPage() {
               <button
                 onClick={() => setPage((p) => p + 1)}
                 disabled={filteredLogs.length < PAGE_SIZE}
-                className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg text-xs font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#333] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all"
+                className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg text-xs font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#333] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all"
               >
                 Next
               </button>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/banned-terms/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/banned-terms/page.tsx
index 087dab3..cfeec2a 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -190,17 +190,17 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
             <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body mt-1">Manage restricted company names and keywords — visible to administrators only</p>
           </div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-            <button onClick={exportCSV} className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-sm font-body rounded-lg transition-colors">
+            <button onClick={exportCSV} className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-sm font-body 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="M4 16v1a3 3 0 003 3h10a3 3 0 003-3v-1m-4-4l-4 4m0 0l-4-4m4 4V4" /></svg>
               Export CSV
             </button>
             <button onClick={handleRetroactiveScan} disabled={scanning}
-              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-sm font-body rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-sm font-body rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">
               {scanning ? <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-[#888]/30 border-t-[#888] 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>}
               Scan Published Posts
             </button>
             <button onClick={() => { setForm(EMPTY_FORM); setEditingId(null); setShowAddForm(true); }}
-              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
 
         {/* Retroactive scan results */}
         {scanResults !== null && (
-          <div className="mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+          <div className="mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
               <h3 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Retroactive Scan Results — {scanResults.length} match{scanResults.length !== 1 ? 'es' : ''} found</h3>
               <button onClick={() => setScanResults(null)} className="text-[#555] hover:text-white text-xs font-body">Dismiss</button>
@@ -234,18 +234,18 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
 
         {/* Add/Edit Form */}
         {showAddForm && (
-          <div className="mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6">
+          <div className="mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white mb-4">{editingId ? 'Edit Term' : 'Add Banned Term'}</h3>
             <form onSubmit={handleSave} className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
               <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-[#F0A623]" 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-[#1D4ED8]" 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-[#F0A623]">
+                  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-[#1D4ED8]">
                   <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-[#F0A623]">
+                  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-[#1D4ED8]">
                   <option value="both">Both Sites</option>
                   <option value="avbeat">AV Beat only</option>
                   <option value="avbeat">AV Beat only</option>
@@ -262,15 +262,15 @@ 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] resize-none" />
               </div>
               <div className="md:col-span-2 flex gap-3">
                 <button type="submit" disabled={saving}
-                  className="px-5 py-2 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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); }}
-                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-sm font-body rounded-lg transition-colors">
+                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-sm font-body rounded-lg transition-colors">
                   Cancel
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -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-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] w-48" />
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] w-48" />
           <select value={filterBanLevel} onChange={e => setFilterBanLevel(e.target.value)}
-            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
             <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-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
             <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-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+            className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-sm font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
             <option value="">All Status</option>
             <option value="true">Active</option>
             <option value="false">Inactive</option>
@@ -304,8 +304,8 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Terms Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-          <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-between">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-between">
             <h2 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Banned Terms ({terms.length})</h2>
           </div>
           {terms.length === 0 ? (
@@ -316,15 +316,15 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
             <div className="overflow-x-auto">
               <table className="w-full">
                 <thead>
-                  <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+                  <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                     {['Term', 'Ban Level', 'Site Scope', 'Status', 'Date Added', 'Added By', 'Notes', 'Actions'].map(h => (
                       <th key={h} className="px-4 py-3 text-left text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider">{h}</th>
                     ))}
                   </tr>
                 </thead>
-                <tbody className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+                <tbody className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
                   {terms.map(term => (
-                    <tr key={term.id} className={`hover:bg-[#1c1815] transition-colors ${!term.is_active ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}>
+                    <tr key={term.id} className={`hover:bg-[#F8FAFC] transition-colors ${!term.is_active ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}>
                       <td className="px-4 py-3">
                         <span className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-white">{term.term}</span>
                       </td>
@@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
                         <span className="text-xs text-[#888] font-body capitalize">{term.site_scope === 'both' ? 'Both Sites' : term.site_scope === 'avbeat' ? 'AV Beat' : 'AV Beat'}</span>
                       </td>
                       <td className="px-4 py-3">
-                        <span className={`text-xs px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body ${term.is_active ? 'bg-green-500/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>
+                        <span className={`text-xs px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body ${term.is_active ? 'bg-green-500/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>
                           {term.is_active ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}
                         </span>
                       </td>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">Edit</button>
+                          <button onClick={() => handleEdit(term)} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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'}
@@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ export default function BannedTermsPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Legend */}
-        <div className="mt-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+        <div className="mt-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
           <h3 className="text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-widest mb-3">Ban Level Reference</h3>
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
             <div>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/banners/BannerRows.tsx b/src/app/admin/banners/BannerRows.tsx
index 5d4526e..4f65d93 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-[#F0A623]">{pct(b.clicks, b.impressions)}</span>
+        <span className="text-[#1D4ED8]">{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-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none"
+                    className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+                  className="rounded bg-[#1d4ed8] px-3 py-1.5 text-sm font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                className="text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] 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 be8f535..6b78674 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="#F0A623" />
+        <ChartCard title="Impressions per day" data={imp} stroke="#1D4ED8" />
         <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-[#F0A623]">{r.count.toLocaleString()}</td>
+                <td className="py-2 text-right text-[#1D4ED8]">{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 c26747a..05882f0 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+      <Link href="/admin/banners" className="text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline" href={b.click_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
+                <a className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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 218d573..a3543e4 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+        <Link href="/admin" className="text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] 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 425e15e..dd0d792 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-lg transition-colors"
           >
             {scanning ? (
               <>
@@ -255,14 +255,14 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
           <div className="lg:col-span-2">
 
             {/* Tabs */}
-            <div className="flex gap-1 mb-4 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit">
+            <div className="flex gap-1 mb-4 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit">
               {(['queued', 'published', 'dismissed'] as const).map((tab) => (
                 <button
                   key={tab}
                   onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab)}
                   className={`px-4 py-1.5 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-semibold capitalize transition-colors ${
                     activeTab === tab
-                      ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                      ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
                       : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                   }`}
                 >
@@ -272,7 +272,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* Queue List */}
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
               {queue.length === 0 ? (
                 <div className="px-5 py-16 text-center">
                   <svg className="w-10 h-10 text-[#333] mx-auto mb-3" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="1.5" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
@@ -282,13 +282,13 @@ 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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 font-body underline">
+                    <button onClick={handleScan} disabled={scanning} className="mt-3 text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-blue-300 font-body underline">
                       Run scan now →
                     </button>
                   )}
                 </div>
               ) : (
-                <div className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+                <div className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
                   {queue.map((item) => (
                     <div key={item.id} className="p-4">
                       <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-3">
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
                             </button>
                             <button
                               onClick={() => setExpandedItem(expandedItem === item.id ? null : item.id)}
-                              className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#222] text-[#888] text-xs font-body rounded-md transition-colors"
+                              className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#222] text-[#888] text-xs font-body rounded-md transition-colors"
                             >
                               {expandedItem === item.id ? 'Hide' : 'Preview'}
                             </button>
@@ -349,7 +349,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
 
                       {/* Expanded Draft Preview */}
                       {expandedItem === item.id && (
-                        <div className="mt-4 bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#231d18] rounded-lg p-4">
+                        <div className="mt-4 bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-lg p-4">
                           <p className="text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-widest mb-3">AI Draft Preview</p>
                           <h3 className="text-base font-display font-bold text-white mb-2">{item.ai_draft_title}</h3>
                           <p className="text-sm text-[#888] font-body italic mb-3">{item.ai_draft_excerpt}</p>
@@ -370,11 +370,11 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
           <div className="flex flex-col gap-4">
 
             {/* Auto-Pilot Toggle */}
-            <div className={`bg-[#111] border rounded-lg p-5 transition-colors ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'border-green-500/40' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`}>
+            <div className={`bg-[#111] border rounded-lg p-5 transition-colors ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'border-green-500/40' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`}>
               <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-[#F0A623]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+                    <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#1D4ED8]" 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>
@@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
                   <p className="text-xs text-green-400 font-body font-semibold">Auto-Pilot is ON — stories publish automatically</p>
                 </div>
               ) : (
-                <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#231d18] rounded-md px-3 py-2">
+                <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-md px-3 py-2">
                   <div className="w-2 h-2 rounded-full bg-[#444] flex-shrink-0" />
                   <p className="text-xs text-[#666] font-body">Manual review required before publishing</p>
                 </div>
@@ -413,7 +413,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* Reminder Settings */}
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-3">
                 <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#888]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                   <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M3 8l7.89 5.26a2 2 0 002.22 0L21 8M5 19h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v10a2 2 0 002 2z" />
@@ -421,14 +421,14 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
                 <h3 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Reminder Email</h3>
               </div>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mb-2">New story suggestions are emailed to:</p>
-              <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#231d18] rounded-md px-3 py-2">
-                <p className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] font-body font-mono break-all">{settings.reminder_email}</p>
+              <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-md px-3 py-2">
+                <p className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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>
 
             {/* Last Scan Info */}
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-3">
                 <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#888]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                   <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" /><path strokeLinecap="round" d="M12 6v6l4 2" />
@@ -456,7 +456,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* How It Works */}
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
               <h3 className="text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-widest mb-3">How It Works</h3>
               <ol className="space-y-2">
                 {[
@@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ export default function CompanyCoveragePage() {
                   'Email reminder sent to coverage contact',
                 ].map((step, i) => (
                   <li key={i} className="flex items-start gap-2">
-                    <span className="flex-shrink-0 w-4 h-4 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] text-[#555] text-xs font-body font-bold flex items-center justify-center mt-0.5">
+                    <span className="flex-shrink-0 w-4 h-4 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555] text-xs font-body font-bold flex items-center justify-center mt-0.5">
                       {i + 1}
                     </span>
                     <span className="text-xs text-[#666] font-body leading-relaxed">{step}</span>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/company-tracker/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/company-tracker/page.tsx
index b5b305b..f2050d2 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
           </div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             {/* Auto-Pilot toggle */}
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-4 py-2.5">
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-4 py-2.5">
               <div>
                 <div className="text-xs font-body font-bold text-white">Auto-Pilot</div>
                 <div className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'Stories auto-publish' : 'Manual review'}</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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}
+                className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
               { label: 'Companies Found', value: settings.last_scan_companies_found },
               { label: 'Tracked Companies', value: companies.length || '—' },
             ].map(stat => (
-              <div key={stat.label} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-4 py-3">
+              <div key={stat.label} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-4 py-3">
                 <div className="text-lg font-display font-bold text-white">{stat.value}</div>
                 <div className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{stat.label}</div>
               </div>
@@ -322,10 +322,10 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
         )}
 
         {/* Tabs */}
-        <div className="flex gap-1 mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit">
+        <div className="flex gap-1 mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit">
           {tabs.map(tab => (
             <button key={tab.id} onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab.id)}
-              className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-medium transition-colors ${activeTab === tab.id ? 'bg-[#231d18] text-white' : 'text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]'}`}>
+              className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-body font-medium transition-colors ${activeTab === tab.id ? 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-white' : 'text-[#555] hover:text-[#888]'}`}>
               {tab.label}
             </button>
           ))}
@@ -337,12 +337,12 @@ 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-[#F0A623] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] 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-[#1D4ED8] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#555] hover:text-white'}`}>
                   {s === 'generated' ? 'Pending Review' : s}
                 </button>
               ))}
               <select value={queueSiteFilter} onChange={e => setQueueSiteFilter(e.target.value)}
-                className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-1.5 text-[#555] text-xs font-body focus:outline-none">
+                className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-1.5 text-[#555] text-xs font-body focus:outline-none">
                 <option value="">All Sites</option>
                 <option value="1">AV Beat</option>
                 <option value="2">AV Beat</option>
@@ -350,18 +350,18 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
             </div>
 
             {queue.length === 0 ? (
-              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-12 text-center">
+              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-12 text-center">
                 <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">No stories in this queue. Run a scan to generate new story suggestions.</p>
               </div>
             ) : (
               <div className="space-y-3">
                 {queue.map(item => (
-                  <div key={item.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+                  <div key={item.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
                     <div className="px-5 py-4 flex items-start gap-4">
                       <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1 flex-wrap">
                           <SiteBadge siteId={item.site_id} />
-                          <span className="text-xs px-2 py-0.5 rounded bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] font-body capitalize">{item.story_type.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</span>
+                          <span className="text-xs px-2 py-0.5 rounded bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] font-body capitalize">{item.story_type.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</span>
                           {item.quality_confidence && (
                             <span className={`text-xs px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body ${item.quality_confidence >= 0.85 ? 'bg-green-500/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-400'}`}>
                               {Math.round(item.quality_confidence * 100)}% confidence
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
                       </div>
                     </div>
                     {expandedItem === item.id && item.generated_content && (
-                      <div className="px-5 pb-5 border-t border-[#231d18]">
+                      <div className="px-5 pb-5 border-t border-[#FFFFFF]">
                         <div className="mt-4 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg p-4 text-sm text-[#aaa] font-body leading-relaxed max-h-64 overflow-y-auto"
                           dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: item.generated_content }} />
                         <div className="mt-3 flex items-center gap-3">
@@ -430,30 +430,30 @@ 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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>
             </div>
 
             {showAddCompany && (
-              <div className="mb-4 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+              <div className="mb-4 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
                 <h3 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white mb-4">Add Company Manually</h3>
                 <form onSubmit={handleAddCompany} className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
                   <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-[#F0A623]" />
+                      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-[#1D4ED8]" />
                   </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-[#F0A623]" />
+                      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-[#1D4ED8]" />
                   </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-[#F0A623]">
+                      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-[#1D4ED8]">
                       <option value="both">Both Sites</option>
                       <option value="avbeat">AV Beat only</option>
                       <option value="avbeat">AV Beat only</option>
@@ -462,51 +462,51 @@ 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-[#F0A623]">
+                      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-[#1D4ED8]">
                       <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-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-sm font-body rounded-lg transition-colors">Cancel</button>
+                    <button type="submit" className="px-5 py-2 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-sm font-body rounded-lg transition-colors">Cancel</button>
                   </div>
                 </form>
               </div>
             )}
 
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
               <div className="overflow-x-auto">
                 <table className="w-full">
                   <thead>
-                    <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+                    <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                       {['Company', 'Website', 'Mentions', 'Sites', 'Auto-Stories', 'Priority', 'Last Crawl', 'Actions'].map(h => (
                         <th key={h} className="px-4 py-3 text-left text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider">{h}</th>
                       ))}
                     </tr>
                   </thead>
-                  <tbody className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+                  <tbody className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
                     {companies.length === 0 ? (
                       <tr><td colSpan={8} className="px-4 py-12 text-center text-[#555] text-sm font-body">No companies tracked yet. Run a scan to auto-detect companies from published articles.</td></tr>
                     ) : companies.map(company => (
-                      <tr key={company.id} className="hover:bg-[#1c1815] transition-colors">
+                      <tr key={company.id} className="hover:bg-[#F8FAFC] 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://${company.company_website}`} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">{company.company_website}</a> : '—'}</td>
+                        <td className="px-4 py-3 text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{company.company_website ? <a href={`https://${company.company_website}`} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
+                            className={`relative w-9 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors ${company.auto_story_enabled ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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>
-                        <td className="px-4 py-3"><span className={`text-xs px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body capitalize ${company.crawl_priority === 'critical' ? 'bg-red-500/10 text-red-400' : company.crawl_priority === 'high' ? 'bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{company.crawl_priority}</span></td>
+                        <td className="px-4 py-3"><span className={`text-xs px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body capitalize ${company.crawl_priority === 'critical' ? 'bg-red-500/10 text-red-400' : company.crawl_priority === 'high' ? 'bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>{company.crawl_priority}</span></td>
                         <td className="px-4 py-3 text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{company.last_crawled ? timeAgo(company.last_crawled) : 'Never'}</td>
                         <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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">Force Crawl</button>
+                              className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -522,21 +522,21 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
 
         {/* ── Crawl Log Tab ── */}
         {activeTab === 'crawl-log' && (
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
             <div className="overflow-x-auto">
               <table className="w-full">
                 <thead>
-                  <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+                  <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                     {['Date', 'Company', 'Source URL', 'Items Found', 'Stories Queued', 'Status'].map(h => (
                       <th key={h} className="px-4 py-3 text-left text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider">{h}</th>
                     ))}
                   </tr>
                 </thead>
-                <tbody className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+                <tbody className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
                   {crawlLogs.length === 0 ? (
                     <tr><td colSpan={6} className="px-4 py-12 text-center text-[#555] text-sm font-body">No crawl history yet.</td></tr>
                   ) : crawlLogs.map(log => (
-                    <tr key={log.id} className="hover:bg-[#1c1815] transition-colors">
+                    <tr key={log.id} className="hover:bg-[#F8FAFC] transition-colors">
                       <td className="px-4 py-3 text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{new Date(log.crawled_at).toLocaleString()}</td>
                       <td className="px-4 py-3 text-sm text-white font-body">{log.company_name}</td>
                       <td className="px-4 py-3 text-xs text-[#555] font-body truncate max-w-xs">{log.source_url || '—'}</td>
@@ -558,7 +558,7 @@ export default function CompanyTrackerPage() {
         {/* ── Settings Tab ── */}
         {activeTab === 'settings' && (
           <div className="max-w-2xl space-y-6">
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6">
               <h3 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white mb-4">Auto-Pilot & Reminders</h3>
               <div className="space-y-4">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
@@ -567,19 +567,19 @@ 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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
+                    className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${settings.autopilot_enabled ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623]" />
+                    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-[#1D4ED8]" />
                 </div>
               </div>
             </div>
 
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6">
               <h3 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white mb-4">Story Generation Settings</h3>
               <div className="space-y-4">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
@@ -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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
+                    className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${trackerSettings.auto_story_global_enabled ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}>
+                    className={`relative w-11 h-6 rounded-full transition-colors ${trackerSettings.auto_publish_enabled ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623]" />
+                    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-[#1D4ED8]" />
                 </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-[#F0A623]" />
+                    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-[#1D4ED8]" />
                 </div>
               </div>
             </div>
 
             <button onClick={handleSaveSettings} disabled={savingSettings}
-              className="px-6 py-2.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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 49aee1e..1baa220 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/content-status/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/content-status/page.tsx
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ function StatCard({
   good?: boolean;
 }) {
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5 flex flex-col gap-2">
+    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 flex flex-col gap-2">
       <p className={`text-2xl font-display font-bold ${accent}`}>{value}</p>
       <p className="text-sm text-[#888] font-body">{label}</p>
       {sub && <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{sub}</p>}
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ function GeneratePanel({ onGenerated }: { onGenerated: () => void }) {
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5 flex flex-col gap-4">
+    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 flex flex-col gap-4">
       <h3 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Manual Controls</h3>
       <div className="flex flex-col gap-3">
         <div>
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ function GeneratePanel({ onGenerated }: { onGenerated: () => void }) {
           <select
             value={site}
             onChange={(e) => setSite(e.target.value as RMPSite)}
-            className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+            className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
           >
             {Object.entries(SITE_LABELS).map(([key, val]) => (
               <option key={key} value={key}>{val.label}</option>
@@ -195,21 +195,21 @@ 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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+            className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
           />
         </div>
         <div className="flex gap-2">
           <button
             onClick={handleGenerate}
             disabled={loading}
-            className="flex-1 bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold py-2 px-4 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+            className="flex-1 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold py-2 px-4 rounded-lg transition-colors"
           >
             {loading ? 'Generating…' : 'Generate Article'}
           </button>
           <button
             onClick={handleSEOBatch}
             disabled={loading}
-            className="flex-1 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#3a322b] disabled:opacity-50 border border-[#333] text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold py-2 px-4 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+            className="flex-1 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] disabled:opacity-50 border border-[#333] text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold py-2 px-4 rounded-lg transition-colors"
           >
             {loading ? 'Running…' : 'Batch SEO Meta'}
           </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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading content status…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ export default function ContentStatusPage() {
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] text-white">
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-[#231d18] bg-[#1c1815] px-6 py-4">
+      <div className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] bg-[#F8FAFC] px-6 py-4">
         <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto flex items-center justify-between">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#555] hover:text-white transition-colors text-sm font-body">
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ export default function ContentStatusPage() {
             </button>
             <button
               onClick={fetchAll}
-              className="text-xs font-body px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg border border-[#333] text-white bg-[#111] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors"
+              className="text-xs font-body px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg border border-[#333] text-white bg-[#111] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors"
             >
               Refresh Now
             </button>
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ export default function ContentStatusPage() {
             {Object.entries(SITE_LABELS).map(([key, cfg]) => {
               const count = status?.siteBreakdown?.[key] ?? 0;
               return (
-                <div key={key} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 flex flex-col gap-2">
+                <div key={key} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 flex flex-col gap-2">
                   <p className={`text-xs font-body font-semibold ${cfg.color}`}>{cfg.label}</p>
                   <p className="text-3xl font-display font-bold text-white">{count}</p>
                   <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body">Target: {cfg.target}</p>
@@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ export default function ContentStatusPage() {
         {/* API Reference */}
         <section>
           <h2 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-[#888] uppercase tracking-wider mb-4">API Endpoints</h2>
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5 grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
             {[
               { method: 'GET', path: '/api/content/audit', desc: 'Full content audit report' },
               { method: 'GET', path: '/api/content/pipeline-status', desc: 'Live pipeline + node status' },
diff --git a/src/app/admin/email-analytics/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/email-analytics/page.tsx
index 2a5b711..c937682 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 = '#F0A623',
+  accent = '#1D4ED8',
   icon,
   trend,
 }: {
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ function StatCard({
   trend?: { value: number; label: string };
 }) {
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl p-5 flex flex-col gap-3">
+    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl p-5 flex flex-col gap-3">
       <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
         <div
           className="w-10 h-10 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0"
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ function StatCard({
 function ChartTooltip({ active, payload, label }: any) {
   if (!active || !payload?.length) return null;
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body shadow-xl">
+    <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body shadow-xl">
       {label && <p className="text-[#888] mb-1.5 font-semibold">{label}</p>}
       {payload.map((entry: any, i: number) => (
         <p key={i} style={{ color: entry.color }} className="leading-5">
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading analytics…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] text-white">
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-[#231d18] bg-[#1c1815] sticky top-0 z-10">
+      <div className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] bg-[#F8FAFC] sticky top-0 z-10">
         <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 py-4 flex items-center justify-between">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#555] hover:text-white transition-colors">
@@ -270,7 +270,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M10.5 19.5L3 12m0 0l7.5-7.5M3 12h18" />
               </svg>
             </Link>
-            <div className="w-px h-5 bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="w-px h-5 bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
             <span className="text-white text-sm font-body font-semibold">Email Analytics</span>
           </div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
@@ -280,17 +280,17 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
                 onClick={() => setTimeRange(r)}
                 className={`px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold font-body rounded-lg transition-colors ${
                   timeRange === r
-                    ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
-                    : 'text-[#555] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#444]'
+                    ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
+                    : 'text-[#555] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#444]'
                 }`}
               >
                 {r === '3m' ? '3 Mo' : r === '6m' ? '6 Mo' : 'All'}
               </button>
             ))}
-            <div className="w-px h-6 bg-[#3a322b] mx-1" />
+            <div className="w-px h-6 bg-[#DCE6F2] mx-1" />
             <Link
               href="/admin/newsletter/analytics"
-              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg transition-colors"
             >
               <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M3 10h18M3 14h18M10 3v18M14 3v18" />
@@ -317,7 +317,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
             label="Active Subscribers"
             value={fmt(stats.activeSubscribers)}
             sub={`${fmt(stats.unsubscribed)} unsubscribed`}
-            accent="#F0A623"
+            accent="#1D4ED8"
             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">
@@ -365,7 +365,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Send Volume Chart */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl p-6">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl p-6">
           <SectionHeader
             title="Send Volume Over Time"
             subtitle="Total emails sent, opens, and clicks per month"
@@ -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="#F0A623" strokeWidth={1} radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
+                <Bar dataKey="sent" name="Sent" fill="#3b82f620" stroke="#1D4ED8" 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>
@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Open Rate & CTR Trend */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl p-6">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl p-6">
           <SectionHeader
             title="Open Rate & Click-Through Rate Trend"
             subtitle="Monthly engagement rates as a percentage of recipients"
@@ -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="#F0A623" stopOpacity={0.2} />
-                    <stop offset="95%" stopColor="#F0A623" stopOpacity={0} />
+                    <stop offset="5%" stopColor="#1D4ED8" stopOpacity={0.2} />
+                    <stop offset="95%" stopColor="#1D4ED8" 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="#F0A623"
+                  stroke="#1D4ED8"
                   strokeWidth={2}
                   fill="url(#openGrad)"
-                  dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#F0A623' }}
+                  dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#1D4ED8' }}
                   activeDot={{ r: 5 }}
                 />
                 <Area
@@ -441,7 +441,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
         {/* Subscriber Growth */}
         <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
           {/* Growth Over Time */}
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl p-6">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl p-6">
             <SectionHeader
               title="Subscriber Growth"
               subtitle="Total subscribers and monthly net change"
@@ -463,14 +463,14 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
                     fill="#8b5cf618"
                     dot={false}
                   />
-                  <Bar dataKey="net" name="Net New" fill="#F0A623" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
+                  <Bar dataKey="net" name="Net New" fill="#1D4ED8" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
                 </ComposedChart>
               </ResponsiveContainer>
             </div>
           </div>
 
           {/* New vs Unsubscribed */}
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl p-6">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl p-6">
             <SectionHeader
               title="New Subscribers vs Unsubscribes"
               subtitle="Monthly acquisition vs churn"
@@ -492,7 +492,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Benchmark Comparison */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl p-6">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl p-6">
           <SectionHeader
             title="Performance vs Industry Benchmarks"
             subtitle="How your metrics compare to email marketing industry averages"
@@ -503,7 +503,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
                 label: 'Open Rate',
                 yours: stats.avgOpenRate,
                 benchmark: 21.5,
-                color: '#F0A623',
+                color: '#1D4ED8',
                 unit: '%',
               },
               {
@@ -584,7 +584,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
         <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-3 pb-4">
           <Link
             href="/admin/newsletter"
-            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#444] transition-colors"
+            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#444] 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="M21.75 6.75v10.5a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25 2.25h-15a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25-2.25V6.75m19.5 0A2.25 2.25 0 0019.5 4.5h-15a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25m19.5 0v.243a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07 1.916l-7.5 4.615a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.36 0L3.32 8.91a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07-1.916V6.75" />
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
           </Link>
           <Link
             href="/admin/newsletter/analytics"
-            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#444] transition-colors"
+            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#444] 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="M3 13.125C3 12.504 3.504 12 4.125 12h2.25c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125v6.75C7.5 20.496 6.996 21 6.375 21h-2.25A1.125 1.125 0 013 19.875v-6.75zM9.75 8.625c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125h2.25c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125v11.25c0 .621-.504 1.125-1.125 1.125h-2.25a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.125-1.125V8.625zM16.5 4.125c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125h2.25C20.496 3 21 3.504 21 4.125v15.75c0 .621-.504 1.125-1.125 1.125h-2.25a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.125-1.125V4.125z" />
@@ -602,7 +602,7 @@ export default function EmailAnalyticsDashboard() {
           </Link>
           <Link
             href="/admin/newsletter/templates"
-            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#444] transition-colors"
+            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#444] 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="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" />
diff --git a/src/app/admin/email/domains/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/email/domains/page.tsx
index 33a8fd8..641ac64 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -86,41 +86,41 @@ 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-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Domain</button>
+          <button onClick={() => setShowAddForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Domain</button>
         </div>
 
         <div className="flex gap-2">
-          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Sites</option>
             {SITES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
         </div>
 
         {showAddForm && (
-          <form onSubmit={handleAddDomain} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+          <form onSubmit={handleAddDomain} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">Add Rotation Domain</h3>
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3">
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Site *</label>
-                <select required value={addForm.site} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, site: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select required value={addForm.site} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, site: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   <option value="">Select…</option>
                   {SITES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Type</label>
-                <select value={addForm.domain_type} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, domain_type: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select value={addForm.domain_type} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, domain_type: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   {['subdomain','sister_domain','primary'].map(t => <option key={t} value={t}>{t}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
         )}
@@ -131,10 +131,10 @@ function DomainsContent() {
             <div className="bg-[#111] border border-yellow-400/30 rounded-lg p-5 w-80 space-y-3">
               <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold text-yellow-400">⚠ Override DNS Verification</h3>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#888]">This allows sending before DNS is verified. Use with caution.</p>
-              <textarea value={bypassReason} onChange={e => setBypassReason(e.target.value)} placeholder="Reason for bypass…" rows={3} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
+              <textarea value={bypassReason} onChange={e => setBypassReason(e.target.value)} placeholder="Reason for bypass…" rows={3} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none" />
               <div className="flex gap-2">
                 <button onClick={() => setBypass(showBypass)} disabled={!bypassReason} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-yellow-600 rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-yellow-500 disabled:opacity-50">Set Bypass</button>
-                <button onClick={() => setShowBypass(null)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+                <button onClick={() => setShowBypass(null)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
               </div>
             </div>
           </div>
@@ -142,12 +142,12 @@ function DomainsContent() {
 
         <div className="space-y-2">
           {loadingData ? (
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">Loading…</div>
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">Loading…</div>
           ) : domains.length === 0 ? (
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No domains found</div>
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No domains found</div>
           ) : domains.map((d: any) => (
-            <div key={d.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-              <div className="px-4 py-3 flex items-center gap-3 cursor-pointer hover:bg-[#231d18]" onClick={() => setExpanded(expanded === d.id ? null : d.id)}>
+            <div key={d.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+              <div className="px-4 py-3 flex items-center gap-3 cursor-pointer hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]" onClick={() => setExpanded(expanded === d.id ? null : d.id)}>
                 <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2 flex-wrap">
                     <span className="text-sm font-medium text-white">{d.domain}</span>
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ function DomainsContent() {
                     <span className={`px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded text-xs ${d.dns_fully_verified ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400'}`}>{d.dns_fully_verified ? 'DNS OK' : 'DNS Pending'}</span>
                     {d.blacklisted && <span className="px-1.5 py-0.5 bg-red-400/10 text-red-400 rounded text-xs">Blacklisted</span>}
                     {d.bypass_verification && <span className="px-1.5 py-0.5 bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400 rounded text-xs">Bypass Active</span>}
-                    <span className={`px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded text-xs ${d.is_active ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{d.is_active ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}</span>
+                    <span className={`px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded text-xs ${d.is_active ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>{d.is_active ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}</span>
                   </div>
                   <div className="flex gap-3 mt-1 text-xs text-[#555]">
                     <span>Health: {d.health_score}/100</span>
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ function DomainsContent() {
               </div>
 
               {expanded === d.id && (
-                <div className="border-t border-[#231d18] px-4 py-3 space-y-3">
+                <div className="border-t border-[#FFFFFF] px-4 py-3 space-y-3">
                   {/* DNS checks */}
                   <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-x-6">
                     <DnsRow label="SPF" valid={d.spf_valid} checkedAt={d.spf_checked_at} />
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ function DomainsContent() {
                   </div>
 
                   {/* DNS helper panel */}
-                  <div className="bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#231d18] rounded p-3 space-y-2">
+                  <div className="bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded p-3 space-y-2">
                     <p className="text-xs font-semibold text-[#888]">DNS Record Helper (GoDaddy)</p>
                     <div className="space-y-1 text-xs text-[#555] font-mono">
                       <p>SPF: <span className="text-[#888]">v=spf1 include:sendgrid.net ~all</span></p>
@@ -197,10 +197,10 @@ 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-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] disabled:opacity-50">
+                    <button onClick={() => runVerify(d.id)} disabled={verifying === d.id} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white disabled:opacity-30">
+                    <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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white disabled:opacity-30">
                       {d.is_active ? 'Deactivate' : 'Activate'}
                     </button>
                     <button onClick={() => setShowBypass(d.id)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-yellow-900/30 border border-yellow-400/20 rounded text-xs text-yellow-400 hover:bg-yellow-900/50">
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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 9d53812..2c90b5f 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/email/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/email/page.tsx
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ const SITES = ['avbeat','avbeat','backlotbeat','broadcastengineering'];
 
 function DnsCheck({ label, valid }: { label: string; valid: boolean | null }) {
   return (
-    <span className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${valid === true ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : valid === false ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>
+    <span className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${valid === true ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : valid === false ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>
       {valid === true ? '✓' : valid === false ? '✗' : '?'} {label}
     </span>
   );
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ export default function EmailDashboard() {
             { label: 'Total Suppressions', value: stats?.total_suppressions ?? 0, color: 'text-red-400' },
             { label: 'Blacklisted Domains', value: stats?.blacklisted ?? 0, color: 'text-red-400' },
           ].map(c => (
-            <div key={c.label} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+            <div key={c.label} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4">
               <p className={`text-2xl font-bold ${c.color}`}>{c.value}</p>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#888] mt-1">{c.label}</p>
             </div>
@@ -74,10 +74,10 @@ export default function EmailDashboard() {
             const primary = siteDomains.find((d: any) => d.is_primary);
             const suppCount = stats?.suppressions_by_site?.[site] ?? 0;
             return (
-              <div key={site} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+              <div key={site} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
                   <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold capitalize">{site}</h3>
-                  <Link href={`/admin/email/domains?site=${site}`} className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">Manage →</Link>
+                  <Link href={`/admin/email/domains?site=${site}`} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-3 text-center text-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+            <Link key={l.href} href={l.href} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-3 text-center text-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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 cb6a11c..3f52075 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -41,20 +41,20 @@ export default function SendLogPage() {
         </div>
 
         <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
-          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterSite} onChange={e => setFilterSite(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Sites</option>
             {SITES.map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
-          <select value={filterStatus} onChange={e => setFilterStatus(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterStatus} onChange={e => setFilterStatus(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <option value="">All Statuses</option>
             {['queued','sent','failed','suppressed'].map(s => <option key={s} value={s}>{s}</option>)}
           </select>
         </div>
 
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Site','Recipient','Subject','Type','Domain','Status','Sent At','Opens','Clicks'].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium whitespace-nowrap">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -66,14 +66,14 @@ export default function SendLogPage() {
               ) : logs.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={9} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No send log entries</td></tr>
               ) : logs.map((l: any) => (
-                <tr key={l.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={l.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs capitalize">{l.site}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{l.recipient_email}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#ccc] text-xs max-w-xs truncate">{l.subject ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#555] text-xs">{l.send_type}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#555] text-xs">{l.rmp_email_sending_domains?.domain ?? '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${l.status === 'sent' ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : l.status === 'failed' ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : l.status === 'suppressed' ? 'bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{l.status}</span>
+                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${l.status === 'sent' ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : l.status === 'failed' ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : l.status === 'suppressed' ? 'bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>{l.status}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#555] text-xs">{l.sent_at ? new Date(l.sent_at).toLocaleString() : '—'}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{l.opens}</td>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/email/suppressions/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/email/suppressions/page.tsx
index cfb943f..6729ade 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -84,29 +84,29 @@ 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-[#F0A623] rounded text-xs font-medium hover:bg-blue-500">+ Add Suppression</button>
+            <button onClick={() => setShowAddForm(true)} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888]'}`}>{s}</button>
+            <button key={s} onClick={() => setSite(s)} className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs capitalize ${site === s ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white' : 'bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888]'}`}>{s}</button>
           ))}
         </div>
 
         {/* Stats */}
         {stats && (
           <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-3">
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-3">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-3">
               <p className="text-xl font-bold text-red-400">{stats.total ?? 0}</p>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#888] mt-0.5">Total Suppressed</p>
             </div>
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-3">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-3">
               <p className="text-xl font-bold text-yellow-400">{stats.added_this_month ?? 0}</p>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#888] mt-0.5">Added This Month</p>
             </div>
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-3">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-3">
               <p className="text-xl font-bold text-orange-400">{stats.hostile_replies ?? 0}</p>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#888] mt-0.5">Hostile Replies</p>
             </div>
@@ -115,44 +115,44 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
 
         {/* Filters */}
         <div className="flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
-          <select value={filterType} onChange={e => setFilterType(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
+          <select value={filterType} onChange={e => setFilterType(e.target.value)} className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] focus:outline-none">
             <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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+          <input value={search} onChange={e => setSearch(e.target.value)} placeholder="Search email…" className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
         </div>
 
         {showAddForm && (
-          <form onSubmit={handleAddSuppression} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+          <form onSubmit={handleAddSuppression} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
             <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold">Add Manual Suppression</h3>
             <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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Type</label>
-                <select value={addForm.suppression_type} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, suppression_type: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select value={addForm.suppression_type} onChange={e => setAddForm(p => ({ ...p, suppression_type: e.target.value }))} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   {SUPP_TYPES.map(t => <option key={t} value={t}>{t.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</option>)}
                 </select>
               </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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <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-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
             </div>
             <div className="flex gap-2">
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white">Cancel</button>
             </div>
           </form>
         )}
 
         {/* Suppressions table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-x-auto">
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
             <thead>
-              <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+              <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {['Email','Type','Source','Reply Text','Domain','Date',''].map(h => (
                   <th key={h} className="px-3 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555] font-medium">{h}</th>
                 ))}
@@ -164,10 +164,10 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
               ) : suppressions.length === 0 ? (
                 <tr><td colSpan={7} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-[#555] text-xs">No suppressions found</td></tr>
               ) : suppressions.map((s: any) => (
-                <tr key={s.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={s.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-white text-xs">{s.email}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2">
-                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${s.suppression_type === 'hostile_reply' ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : s.suppression_type === 'unsubscribe' ? 'bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{s.suppression_type?.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</span>
+                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${s.suppression_type === 'hostile_reply' ? 'bg-red-400/10 text-red-400' : s.suppression_type === 'unsubscribe' ? 'bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#555]'}`}>{s.suppression_type?.replace(/_/g, ' ')}</span>
                   </td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#555] text-xs">{s.source}</td>
                   <td className="px-3 py-2 text-[#555] text-xs max-w-xs truncate">{s.reply_text ?? '—'}</td>
@@ -183,40 +183,40 @@ export default function SuppressionsPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Keyword Management */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b] flex items-center justify-between">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] flex items-center justify-between">
             <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold">Suppression Keywords</h2>
-            <button onClick={() => setShowKeywordForm(true)} className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">+ Add Keyword</button>
+            <button onClick={() => setShowKeywordForm(true)} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">+ Add Keyword</button>
           </div>
           {showKeywordForm && (
-            <form onSubmit={handleAddKeyword} className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#231d18] flex gap-2 items-end">
+            <form onSubmit={handleAddKeyword} className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]" />
+                <input required value={keywordForm.keyword} onChange={e => setKeywordForm(p => ({ ...p, keyword: e.target.value }))} className="px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]" />
               </div>
               <div>
                 <label className="text-xs text-[#888] block mb-1">Type</label>
-                <select value={keywordForm.keyword_type} onChange={e => setKeywordForm(p => ({ ...p, keyword_type: e.target.value }))} className="px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
+                <select value={keywordForm.keyword_type} onChange={e => setKeywordForm(p => ({ ...p, keyword_type: e.target.value }))} className="px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none">
                   <option value="unsubscribe">unsubscribe</option>
                   <option value="hostile">hostile</option>
                 </select>
               </div>
-              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-[#888]">Cancel</button>
+              <button type="submit" disabled={saving} className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-[#888]">Cancel</button>
             </form>
           )}
           <table className="w-full text-sm">
-            <thead><tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">{['Keyword','Type','Active',''].map(h => <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555]">{h}</th>)}</tr></thead>
+            <thead><tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">{['Keyword','Type','Active',''].map(h => <th key={h} className="px-4 py-2 text-left text-xs text-[#555]">{h}</th>)}</tr></thead>
             <tbody>
               {keywords.map((k: any) => (
-                <tr key={k.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18]">
+                <tr key={k.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-white text-xs">{k.keyword}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2 text-[#888] text-xs">{k.keyword_type}</td>
                   <td className="px-4 py-2">
-                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${k.active ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#555]'}`}>{k.active ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}</span>
+                    <span className={`px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs ${k.active ? 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">{k.active ? 'Deactivate' : 'Activate'}</button>
+                    <button onClick={() => toggleKeyword(k.id, k.active)} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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 bb17f84..6190bfc 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/forum-dashboard/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/forum-dashboard/page.tsx
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ interface StatCardProps {
 
 function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accentColor, bgColor, icon, badge }: StatCardProps) {
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5 flex flex-col gap-3 hover:border-[#333] transition-colors">
+    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 flex flex-col gap-3 hover:border-[#333] transition-colors">
       <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
         <div className={`w-10 h-10 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center ${bgColor}`}>
           <span className={accentColor}>{icon}</span>
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accentColor, bgColor, icon, badge }: Stat
 function ChartTooltip({ active, payload, label }: any) {
   if (!active || !payload?.length) return null;
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body shadow-xl">
+    <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body shadow-xl">
       {label && <p className="text-[#888] mb-1">{label}</p>}
       {payload.map((entry: any, i: number) => (
         <p key={i} style={{ color: entry.color }} className="leading-5">
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ const EMPTY_STATS: ForumStats = {
   },
 };
 
-const CATEGORY_COLORS = ['#F0A623', '#f59e0b', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6', '#ef4444', '#06b6d4', '#f97316', '#84cc16'];
+const CATEGORY_COLORS = ['#1D4ED8', '#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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading forum dashboard…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <button
               onClick={fetchStats}
-              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#333] transition-all font-body"
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:border-[#333] transition-all font-body"
             >
               <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="M4 4v5h.582m15.356 2A8.001 8.001 0 004.582 9m0 0H9m11 11v-5h-.581m0 0a8.003 8.003 0 01-15.357-2m15.357 2H15" />
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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" />
@@ -386,7 +386,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
 
         {/* Thread Growth Chart */}
         <section className="mb-8">
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6">
             <SectionHeader
               title="Thread Growth"
               subtitle="Weekly new threads and replies over the past 8 weeks"
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
             ) : (
               <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height={240}>
                 <LineChart data={weeklyGrowth} margin={{ top: 5, right: 10, left: -20, bottom: 5 }}>
-                  <CartesianGrid strokeDasharray="3 3" stroke="#231d18" />
+                  <CartesianGrid strokeDasharray="3 3" stroke="#FFFFFF" />
                   <XAxis dataKey="week" tick={{ fill: '#555', fontSize: 11 }} axisLine={false} tickLine={false} />
                   <YAxis tick={{ fill: '#555', fontSize: 11 }} axisLine={false} tickLine={false} />
                   <Tooltip content={<ChartTooltip />} />
@@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
                     iconType="circle"
                     iconSize={8}
                   />
-                  <Line type="monotone" dataKey="threads" stroke="#F0A623" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ fill: '#F0A623', r: 3 }} name="New Threads" />
+                  <Line type="monotone" dataKey="threads" stroke="#1D4ED8" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ fill: '#1D4ED8', r: 3 }} name="New Threads" />
                   <Line type="monotone" dataKey="replies" stroke="#10b981" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ fill: '#10b981', r: 3 }} name="New Replies" />
                 </LineChart>
               </ResponsiveContainer>
@@ -419,33 +419,33 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
         <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 mb-8">
 
           {/* Top Categories */}
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-between">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-between">
               <div>
                 <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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">View forum →</Link>
+              <Link href="/forum" className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">View forum →</Link>
             </div>
             {topCategories.length === 0 ? (
               <div className="px-5 py-10 text-center">
                 <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">No categories found</p>
               </div>
             ) : (
-              <div className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+              <div className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {topCategories.map((cat, idx) => {
                   const maxThreads = topCategories[0]?.thread_count ?? 1;
                   const pct = maxThreads > 0 ? Math.round((cat.thread_count / maxThreads) * 100) : 0;
                   const color = CATEGORY_COLORS[idx % CATEGORY_COLORS.length];
                   return (
-                    <div key={cat.id} className="px-5 py-3 hover:bg-[#1c1815] transition-colors">
+                    <div key={cat.id} className="px-5 py-3 hover:bg-[#F8FAFC] transition-colors">
                       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-1.5">
                         <span className="text-base leading-none">{cat.icon}</span>
                         <span className="text-sm text-white font-body flex-1 truncate">{cat.name}</span>
                         <span className="text-xs text-[#888] font-body font-semibold">{cat.thread_count} threads</span>
                         <span className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{cat.post_count} posts</span>
                       </div>
-                      <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#231d18] rounded-full overflow-hidden ml-7">
+                      <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-full overflow-hidden ml-7">
                         <div
                           className="h-full rounded-full transition-all duration-500"
                           style={{ width: `${pct}%`, backgroundColor: color }}
@@ -459,8 +459,8 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
           </div>
 
           {/* Active Users */}
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#231d18]">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
               <h2 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Active Users</h2>
               <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mt-0.5">Most active in the last 30 days</p>
             </div>
@@ -469,13 +469,13 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
                 <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">No active users found</p>
               </div>
             ) : (
-              <div className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+              <div className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {activeUsers.map((u, idx) => (
-                  <div key={u.author_id} className="px-5 py-3 flex items-center gap-3 hover:bg-[#1c1815] transition-colors">
-                    <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 text-xs font-bold font-body text-[#555]">
+                  <div key={u.author_id} className="px-5 py-3 flex items-center gap-3 hover:bg-[#F8FAFC] transition-colors">
+                    <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] to-[#8b5cf6] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+                    <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -498,14 +498,14 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
         {/* Category Bar Chart */}
         {topCategories.length > 0 && (
           <section className="mb-8">
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6">
               <SectionHeader
                 title="Category Activity"
                 subtitle="Thread and post distribution across categories"
               />
               <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height={220}>
                 <BarChart data={topCategories} margin={{ top: 5, right: 10, left: -20, bottom: 5 }}>
-                  <CartesianGrid strokeDasharray="3 3" stroke="#231d18" />
+                  <CartesianGrid strokeDasharray="3 3" stroke="#FFFFFF" />
                   <XAxis
                     dataKey="name"
                     tick={{ fill: '#555', fontSize: 10 }}
@@ -523,7 +523,7 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
                     iconType="circle"
                     iconSize={8}
                   />
-                  <Bar dataKey="thread_count" fill="#F0A623" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} name="Threads" />
+                  <Bar dataKey="thread_count" fill="#1D4ED8" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} name="Threads" />
                   <Bar dataKey="post_count" fill="#10b981" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} name="Posts" />
                 </BarChart>
               </ResponsiveContainer>
@@ -533,22 +533,22 @@ export default function ForumDashboardPage() {
 
         {/* Moderation Stats */}
         <section className="mb-8">
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-between">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-between">
               <div>
                 <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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">Open moderation →</Link>
+              <Link href="/admin/forum-moderation" className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18]">
+            <div className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 md:grid-cols-6 divide-x divide-y sm:divide-y-0 divide-[#FFFFFF]">
               {[
                 { label: 'Flagged Threads', value: moderation.flaggedThreads, color: 'text-red-400', bg: 'bg-red-500/10' },
                 { label: 'Flagged Replies', value: moderation.flaggedReplies, color: 'text-red-400', bg: 'bg-red-500/10' },
                 { label: 'Locked Threads', value: moderation.lockedThreads, color: 'text-orange-400', bg: 'bg-orange-500/10' },
                 { label: 'Pinned Threads', value: moderation.pinnedThreads, color: 'text-yellow-400', bg: 'bg-yellow-500/10' },
                 { label: 'Featured Threads', value: moderation.featuredThreads, color: 'text-blue-400', bg: 'bg-blue-500/10' },
-                { label: 'Hidden Replies', value: moderation.hiddenReplies, color: 'text-[#888]', bg: 'bg-[#231d18]' },
+                { label: 'Hidden Replies', value: moderation.hiddenReplies, color: 'text-[#888]', bg: 'bg-[#FFFFFF]' },
               ].map(({ label, value, color, bg }) => (
                 <div key={label} className="px-4 py-5 flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-center">
                   <p className={`text-2xl font-bold font-display ${color}`}>{value}</p>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/forum-moderation/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/forum-moderation/page.tsx
index 1b5df01..66d8759 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/forum-moderation/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/forum-moderation/page.tsx
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ function FlagModal({ onConfirm, onCancel }: FlagModalProps) {
   const [reason, setReason] = useState('');
   return (
     <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/70 flex items-center justify-center z-50 px-4">
-      <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] rounded-xl p-6 w-full max-w-md">
+      <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] rounded-xl p-6 w-full max-w-md">
         <h3 className="text-white font-heading font-bold text-lg mb-2">Flag Content</h3>
         <p className="text-[#888] font-body text-sm mb-4">Provide a reason for flagging this content (optional).</p>
         <textarea
@@ -70,10 +70,10 @@ function FlagModal({ onConfirm, onCancel }: FlagModalProps) {
           onChange={e => setReason(e.target.value)}
           rows={3}
           placeholder="e.g. Spam, harassment, off-topic..."
-          className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ef4444] resize-none mb-4"
+          className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#ef4444] resize-none mb-4"
         />
         <div className="flex gap-3 justify-end">
-          <button onClick={onCancel} className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white bg-[#3a322b] hover:bg-[#333] rounded-lg transition-colors">
+          <button onClick={onCancel} className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:bg-[#333] rounded-lg transition-colors">
             Cancel
           </button>
           <button onClick={() => onConfirm(reason)} className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body font-semibold text-white bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700 rounded-lg transition-colors">
@@ -119,14 +119,14 @@ function ThreadRow({ thread, onAction, loadingId }: ThreadRowProps) {
           onCancel={() => setShowFlagModal(false)}
         />
       )}
-      <div className={`bg-[#111] border rounded-lg p-4 transition-colors ${isAiFlagged ? 'border-purple-500/50' : thread.is_flagged ? 'border-red-500/40' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`}>
+      <div className={`bg-[#111] border rounded-lg p-4 transition-colors ${isAiFlagged ? 'border-purple-500/50' : thread.is_flagged ? 'border-red-500/40' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`}>
         <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
           <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
             {/* Title + badges */}
             <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mb-1">
               <Link
                 href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors truncate max-w-xs"
+                className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors truncate max-w-xs"
                 target="_blank"
               >
                 {thread.title}
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ function ThreadRow({ thread, onAction, loadingId }: ThreadRowProps) {
               onClick={() => onAction(thread.id, thread.is_pinned ? 'unpin' : 'pin')}
               className={`px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-md transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 ${
                 thread.is_pinned
-                  ? 'bg-amber-400/20 text-amber-400 hover:bg-amber-400/30' :'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#3a322b] hover:text-amber-400'
+                  ? 'bg-amber-400/20 text-amber-400 hover:bg-amber-400/30' :'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-amber-400'
               }`}
             >
               {thread.is_pinned ? 'Unpin' : 'Pin'}
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ function ThreadRow({ thread, onAction, loadingId }: ThreadRowProps) {
               onClick={() => onAction(thread.id, thread.is_featured ? 'unfeature' : 'feature')}
               className={`px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-md transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 ${
                 thread.is_featured
-                  ? 'bg-yellow-400/20 text-yellow-400 hover:bg-yellow-400/30' :'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#3a322b] hover:text-yellow-400'
+                  ? 'bg-yellow-400/20 text-yellow-400 hover:bg-yellow-400/30' :'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-yellow-400'
               }`}
             >
               {thread.is_featured ? 'Unfeature' : 'Feature'}
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ function ThreadRow({ thread, onAction, loadingId }: ThreadRowProps) {
               onClick={() => onAction(thread.id, thread.is_locked ? 'unlock' : 'lock')}
               className={`px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-md transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 ${
                 thread.is_locked
-                  ? 'bg-orange-400/20 text-orange-400 hover:bg-orange-400/30' :'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#3a322b] hover:text-orange-400'
+                  ? 'bg-orange-400/20 text-orange-400 hover:bg-orange-400/30' :'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-orange-400'
               }`}
             >
               {thread.is_locked ? 'Unlock' : 'Lock'}
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ function ThreadRow({ thread, onAction, loadingId }: ThreadRowProps) {
               <button
                 disabled={isLoading}
                 onClick={() => setShowFlagModal(true)}
-                className="px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-md bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#3a322b] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                className="px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-md bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
               >
                 Flag
               </button>
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ function ReplyRow({ reply, onAction, loadingId }: ReplyRowProps) {
           onCancel={() => setShowFlagModal(false)}
         />
       )}
-      <div className={`bg-[#111] border rounded-lg p-4 transition-colors ${isAiFlagged ? 'border-purple-500/50' : reply.is_flagged ? 'border-red-500/40' : reply.is_hidden ? 'border-[#333] opacity-60' : 'border-[#3a322b]'}`}>
+      <div className={`bg-[#111] border rounded-lg p-4 transition-colors ${isAiFlagged ? 'border-purple-500/50' : reply.is_flagged ? 'border-red-500/40' : reply.is_hidden ? 'border-[#333] opacity-60' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'}`}>
         <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
           <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
             {/* Thread link + badges */}
@@ -243,13 +243,13 @@ function ReplyRow({ reply, onAction, loadingId }: ReplyRowProps) {
               {reply.forum_threads && (
                 <Link
                   href={`/forum/thread/${reply.forum_threads.id}`}
-                  className="text-[#F0A623] font-body text-xs hover:underline truncate max-w-xs"
+                  className="text-[#1D4ED8] font-body text-xs hover:underline truncate max-w-xs"
                   target="_blank"
                 >
                   ↗ {reply.forum_threads.title}
                 </Link>
               )}
-              {reply.is_hidden && <StatusBadge label="👁 Hidden" color="text-[#888] bg-[#3a322b]" />}
+              {reply.is_hidden && <StatusBadge label="👁 Hidden" color="text-[#888] bg-[#DCE6F2]" />}
               {isAiFlagged && <StatusBadge label="🤖 AI Flagged" color="text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10" />}
               {reply.is_flagged && !isAiFlagged && <StatusBadge label="🚩 Flagged" color="text-red-400 bg-red-400/10" />}
             </div>
@@ -273,8 +273,8 @@ function ReplyRow({ reply, onAction, loadingId }: ReplyRowProps) {
               onClick={() => onAction(reply.id, reply.is_hidden ? 'unhide' : 'hide')}
               className={`px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-md transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 ${
                 reply.is_hidden
-                  ? 'bg-[#3a322b] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#333]'
-                  : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#3a322b] hover:text-white'
+                  ? 'bg-[#DCE6F2] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#333]'
+                  : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-white'
               }`}
             >
               {reply.is_hidden ? 'Unhide' : 'Hide'}
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ function ReplyRow({ reply, onAction, loadingId }: ReplyRowProps) {
               <button
                 disabled={isLoading}
                 onClick={() => setShowFlagModal(true)}
-                className="px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-md bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#3a322b] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                className="px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-body font-semibold rounded-md bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-red-400 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
               >
                 Flag
               </button>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -435,10 +435,10 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
         )}
 
         {/* Page Header */}
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Admin</Link>
+              <Link href="/admin" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Admin</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
               <span className="text-[#aab4c4]">Forum Moderation</span>
             </nav>
@@ -453,7 +453,7 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
                 <span className="text-xs text-purple-400 font-body bg-purple-400/10 border border-purple-400/20 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg">
                   🤖 Claude AI Auto-Moderation Active
                 </span>
-                <span className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg">
+                <span className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg">
                   🛡 Moderator View
                 </span>
               </div>
@@ -463,14 +463,14 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
 
         <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 py-6">
           {/* Tabs */}
-          <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit mb-6">
+          <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit mb-6">
             {(['threads', 'replies'] as Tab[]).map(tab => (
               <button
                 key={tab}
                 onClick={() => { setActiveTab(tab); setPage(1); }}
                 className={`px-5 py-2 text-sm font-body font-semibold rounded-md transition-colors capitalize ${
                   activeTab === tab
-                    ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
                     : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -488,8 +488,8 @@ 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-[#F0A623] text-white'
-                        : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#3a322b] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b]'
+                        ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
+                        : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2]'
                     }`}
                   >
                     {f.label}
@@ -501,8 +501,8 @@ 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-[#F0A623] text-white'
-                        : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#3a322b] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b]'
+                        ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
+                        : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2]'
                     }`}
                   >
                     {f.label}
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+              <div className="w-7 h-7 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
             </div>
           ) : activeTab === 'threads' ? (
             <>
@@ -559,7 +559,7 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
               <button
                 disabled={page === 1}
                 onClick={() => setPage(p => p - 1)}
-                className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body text-[#888] bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#3a322b] disabled:opacity-40 transition-colors"
+                className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] disabled:opacity-40 transition-colors"
               >
                 ← Prev
               </button>
@@ -567,7 +567,7 @@ export default function ForumModerationPage() {
               <button
                 disabled={page === totalPages}
                 onClick={() => setPage(p => p + 1)}
-                className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body text-[#888] bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#3a322b] disabled:opacity-40 transition-colors"
+                className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] disabled:opacity-40 transition-colors"
               >
                 Next →
               </button>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/forum-seed/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/forum-seed/page.tsx
index 1f70383..c85d2ed 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/forum-seed/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/forum-seed/page.tsx
@@ -136,13 +136,13 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Admin</Link>
+              <Link href="/admin" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Admin</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
-              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
+              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
               <span className="text-[#aab4c4]">Seed Tool</span>
             </nav>
@@ -157,17 +157,17 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
             {/* Left: Editor */}
             <div className="lg:col-span-2">
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-                <div className="flex border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+                <div className="flex border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                   <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-[#F0A623]' : '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-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623]' : '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-[#1D4ED8]' : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'}`}
                   >
                     JSON Schema
                   </button>
@@ -182,20 +182,20 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
                       value={seedData}
                       onChange={e => setSeedData(e.target.value)}
                       rows={24}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-3 text-[#d0d0d0] font-mono text-xs focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] resize-none"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-3 text-[#d0d0d0] font-mono text-xs focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] resize-none"
                       spellCheck={false}
                     />
                     <div className="flex gap-3 mt-3">
                       <button
                         onClick={handleImport}
                         disabled={importing}
-                        className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                        className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                       >
                         {importing ? 'Importing...' : 'Import Threads'}
                       </button>
                       <button
                         onClick={() => setSeedData(JSON.stringify(SEED_TEMPLATES, null, 2))}
-                        className="bg-[#3a322b] hover:bg-[#333] text-[#aaa] font-body text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                        className="bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:bg-[#333] text-[#aaa] font-body text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                       >
                         Reset to Templates
                       </button>
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
                 {activeTab === 'json' && (
                   <div className="p-4">
                     <p className="text-[#888] font-body text-xs mb-3">Required JSON structure for seed data:</p>
-                    <pre className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#333] rounded-lg p-4 text-[#d0d0d0] font-mono text-xs overflow-auto">
+                    <pre className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#333] rounded-lg p-4 text-[#d0d0d0] font-mono text-xs overflow-auto">
 {`[
   {
     "category_slug": "live-production",
@@ -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-[#1c1815] border border-[#333] text-[#F0A623] font-mono text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded">{slug}</code>
+                          <code key={slug} className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#333] text-[#1D4ED8] font-mono text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded">{slug}</code>
                         ))}
                       </div>
                     </div>
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
             <div className="space-y-4">
               {/* Import Results */}
               {results.length > 0 && (
-                <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+                <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4">
                   <h3 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold mb-3">Import Results</h3>
                   <div className="flex gap-4 mb-3">
                     <div className="text-center">
@@ -265,20 +265,20 @@ export default function AdminForumSeedPage() {
               )}
 
               {/* Quick Links */}
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
+                  <Link href="/forum" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
                     <span>→</span> View Forum
                   </Link>
-                  <Link href="/admin" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-[#F0A623] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
+                  <Link href="/admin" className="flex items-center gap-2 text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
                     <span>→</span> Admin Dashboard
                   </Link>
                 </div>
               </div>
 
               {/* Tips */}
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] 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 99f2dd9..7b4e706 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -142,10 +142,10 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] text-[#cccccc]">
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+      <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
         <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-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-sm">
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+                <a href="https://www.avbeat.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
                   avbeat.com
                 </a>{' '}
                 via WordPress REST API
               </p>
             </div>
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-[#555] bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded px-3 py-2">
-              <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#F0A623]">
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-[#555] bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded px-3 py-2">
+              <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#1D4ED8]">
                 <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" /><path d="M12 8v4l3 3" />
               </svg>
               {posts.length} posts imported
@@ -176,9 +176,9 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
 
       <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 py-6 space-y-6">
         {/* Import Controls */}
-        <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+        <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623]">
+            <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" className="text-[#1D4ED8]">
               <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-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] disabled:opacity-50">
+                className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:bg-[#412402] disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded transition-colors">
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] disabled:bg-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#412402] rounded p-4">
+            <div className="mt-4 bg-[#0d1a2e] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded p-4">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                <div className="w-5 h-5 border-2 border-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin flex-shrink-0" />
+                <div className="w-5 h-5 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin flex-shrink-0" />
                 <div>
-                  <p className="text-[#F0A623] text-sm font-bold">Import in progress</p>
+                  <p className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
-                <div className="h-full bg-[#F0A623] rounded-full animate-pulse w-2/3" />
+              <div className="mt-3 h-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
+                <div className="h-full bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]' },
+                      { label: 'Pages', value: importResult.pagesProcessed, color: 'text-[#1D4ED8]' },
                       { 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">
@@ -277,14 +277,14 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Tabs */}
-        <div className="flex gap-0 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+        <div className="flex gap-0 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
           {(['posts', 'logs'] as const).map((tab) => (
             <button
               key={tab}
               onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab)}
               className={`px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider border-b-2 transition-colors ${
                 activeTab === tab
-                  ? 'border-[#F0A623] text-[#F0A623]'
+                  ? 'border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#1D4ED8]'
                   : 'border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-[#999]'
               }`}>
               {tab === 'posts' ? `Imported Posts (${posts.length})` : `Import History (${logs.length})`}
@@ -306,17 +306,17 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
                   placeholder="Search posts..."
                   value={searchQuery}
                   onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded pl-9 pr-4 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] placeholder-[#444]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#cccccc] text-sm rounded pl-9 pr-4 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] placeholder-[#444]"
                 />
               </div>
             </div>
 
             {loadingData ? (
               <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
               </div>
             ) : filteredPosts.length === 0 ? (
-              <div className="text-center py-16 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg">
+              <div className="text-center py-16 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg">
                 <svg width="40" height="40" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="1.5" className="text-[#333] mx-auto mb-3">
                   <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" /><line x1="16" y1="13" x2="8" y2="13" /><line x1="16" y1="17" x2="8" y2="17" /><polyline points="10 9 9 9 8 9" />
                 </svg>
@@ -327,10 +327,10 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
             ) : (
               <div className="space-y-2">
                 {filteredPosts.map((post) => (
-                  <div key={post.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 flex items-start gap-4 hover:border-[#333] transition-colors">
+                  <div key={post.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 flex items-start gap-4 hover:border-[#333] transition-colors">
                     {/* Thumbnail */}
                     {post.featured_image ? (
-                      <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-16 h-12 rounded overflow-hidden bg-[#231d18]">
+                      <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-16 h-12 rounded overflow-hidden bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                         <AppImage
                           src={post.featured_image}
                           alt={post.featured_image_alt || post.title}
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
                         />
                       </div>
                     ) : (
-                      <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-16 h-12 rounded bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center">
+                      <div className="flex-shrink-0 w-16 h-12 rounded bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center">
                         <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="1.5" className="text-[#333]">
                           <rect x="3" y="3" width="18" height="18" rx="2" /><circle cx="8.5" cy="8.5" r="1.5" /><polyline points="21 15 16 10 5 21" />
                         </svg>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] bg-[#0d1a2e] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
+                              <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors p-1"
+                            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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" />
@@ -402,16 +402,16 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
           <div>
             {loadingData ? (
               <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
               </div>
             ) : logs.length === 0 ? (
-              <div className="text-center py-16 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg">
+              <div className="text-center py-16 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg">
                 <p className="text-[#555] text-sm">No import history yet.</p>
               </div>
             ) : (
               <div className="space-y-2">
                 {logs.map((log) => (
-                  <div key={log.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+                  <div key={log.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4">
                     <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4">
                       <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                         {log.status === 'completed' ? (
@@ -439,7 +439,7 @@ export default function WPImportPage() {
                           { label: 'Skipped', value: log.total_skipped },
                           { label: 'Errors', value: log.total_errors },
                         ].map((stat) => (
-                          <div key={stat.label} className="bg-[#1c1815] rounded p-2 text-center">
+                          <div key={stat.label} className="bg-[#F8FAFC] rounded p-2 text-center">
                             <p className="text-base font-bold text-[#cccccc]">{stat.value}</p>
                             <p className="text-[10px] text-[#444] uppercase tracking-wider">{stat.label}</p>
                           </div>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/newsletter/analytics/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/newsletter/analytics/page.tsx
index 77834fe..84200f8 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/newsletter/analytics/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/newsletter/analytics/page.tsx
@@ -67,11 +67,11 @@ function fmtDate(dateStr: string): string {
 
 // ─── Sub-components ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
-function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accent = '#F0A623', icon }: {
+function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accent = '#1D4ED8', icon }: {
   label: string; value: string; sub: string; accent?: string; icon: React.ReactNode;
 }) {
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5 flex items-start gap-4">
+    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 flex items-start gap-4">
       <div
         className="w-10 h-10 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0"
         style={{ background: `${accent}18` }}
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ function StatCard({ label, value, sub, accent = '#F0A623', icon }: {
 function ChartTooltip({ active, payload, label }: any) {
   if (!active || !payload?.length) return null;
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body shadow-xl">
+    <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body shadow-xl">
       {label && <p className="text-[#888] mb-1">{label}</p>}
       {payload.map((entry: any, i: number) => (
         <p key={i} style={{ color: entry.color }} className="leading-5">
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -258,7 +258,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] text-white">
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-[#231d18] bg-[#1c1815] sticky top-0 z-10">
+      <div className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] bg-[#F8FAFC] sticky top-0 z-10">
         <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 py-4 flex items-center justify-between">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#555] hover:text-white transition-colors">
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M10.5 19.5L3 12m0 0l7.5-7.5M3 12h18" />
               </svg>
             </Link>
-            <div className="w-px h-5 bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="w-px h-5 bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
             <Link href="/admin/newsletter" className="text-[#555] hover:text-white text-sm font-body transition-colors">
               Newsletter
             </Link>
@@ -278,14 +278,14 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <Link
               href="/admin/newsletter/templates"
-              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2] 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="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>
               Templates
             </Link>
-            <div className="w-px h-8 bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="w-px h-8 bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
             <div className="text-right">
               <p className="text-white text-sm font-bold font-heading">{fmt(totalSubscribers)}</p>
               <p className="text-[#555] text-xs font-body">active subscribers</p>
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
             label="Avg Open Rate"
             value={pct(avgOpenRate)}
             sub={`across ${digestData.length} digests`}
-            accent="#F0A623"
+            accent="#1D4ED8"
             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" />
@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Open & Click Rate Trend */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6">
           <SectionHeader title="Open & Click Rate Trend" subtitle="Rate per digest over time" />
           <div className="h-64">
             <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height="100%">
@@ -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="#F0A623" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#F0A623' }} activeDot={{ r: 5 }} />
+                <Line type="monotone" dataKey="Open Rate" stroke="#1D4ED8" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#1D4ED8' }} activeDot={{ r: 5 }} />
                 <Line type="monotone" dataKey="Click Rate" stroke="#10b981" strokeWidth={2} dot={{ r: 3, fill: '#10b981' }} activeDot={{ r: 5 }} />
               </LineChart>
             </ResponsiveContainer>
@@ -370,7 +370,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Subscriber Growth Chart */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6">
           <SectionHeader title="Subscriber Growth" subtitle="Monthly net new subscribers vs unsubscribes" />
           <div className="h-64">
             <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height="100%">
@@ -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="#F0A623" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
+                <Bar dataKey="subscribers" name="Total Subscribers" fill="#1D4ED8" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
                 <Bar dataKey="unsubscribes" name="Unsubscribes" fill="#ef4444" radius={[3, 3, 0, 0]} />
               </BarChart>
             </ResponsiveContainer>
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Per-Digest Performance Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
           <div className="px-6 py-5 border-b border-[#1e1e1e]">
             <SectionHeader title="Per-Digest Performance" subtitle="Click column headers to sort" />
           </div>
@@ -421,7 +421,7 @@ export default function NewsletterAnalyticsPage() {
                 {sortedDigests.map((digest, i) => (
                   <tr
                     key={digest.id}
-                    className={`border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors ${i % 2 === 0 ? '' : 'bg-[#1c1815]'}`}
+                    className={`border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors ${i % 2 === 0 ? '' : 'bg-[#F8FAFC]'}`}
                   >
                     <td className="px-4 py-3 text-white max-w-xs">
                       <p className="truncate font-medium" title={digest.subject}>{digest.subject}</p>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/newsletter/campaign-editor/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/newsletter/campaign-editor/page.tsx
index bb6c5f0..9efa2cd 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: '#F0A623',
+          accent_color: '#1D4ED8',
           is_preset: false,
         }),
       });
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
       )}
 
       {/* ── Top Bar ── */}
-      <div className="sticky top-0 z-40 bg-[#0a0a0a]/95 backdrop-blur border-b border-[#231d18]">
+      <div className="sticky top-0 z-40 bg-[#0a0a0a]/95 backdrop-blur border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
         <div className="max-w-screen-xl mx-auto px-4 h-14 flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 min-w-0">
             <Link href="/admin/newsletter" className="text-[#555] hover:text-white transition-colors flex-shrink-0">
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
               className="bg-transparent text-sm font-medium text-white placeholder-[#444] outline-none min-w-0 w-48"
             />
             <span className={`text-xs px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-medium flex-shrink-0 ${
-              campaign.status === 'draft' ? 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#666]' :
+              campaign.status === 'draft' ? 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#666]' :
               campaign.status === 'scheduled'? 'bg-yellow-400/10 text-yellow-400' : 'bg-green-400/10 text-green-400'
             }`}>
               {campaign.status}
@@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
             <button
               onClick={() => handleSave('draft')}
               disabled={saving}
-              className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-medium bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#222] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#aaa] rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+              className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-medium bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#222] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#aaa] rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
             >
               {saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Save Draft'}
             </button>
@@ -393,9 +393,9 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
           <div className="space-y-2">
             {loadingArticles ? (
               Array.from({ length: 5 }).map((_, i) => (
-                <div key={i} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#231d18] rounded-xl p-4 animate-pulse">
+                <div key={i} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl p-4 animate-pulse">
                   <div className="h-3 bg-[#1e1e1e] rounded w-3/4 mb-2" />
-                  <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#231d18] rounded w-1/2" />
+                  <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded w-1/2" />
                 </div>
               ))
             ) : articles.length === 0 ? (
@@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
                     onClick={() => toggleArticle(article)}
                     className={`group relative bg-[#111] border rounded-xl p-4 cursor-pointer transition-all ${
                       selected
-                        ? 'border-white/20 bg-white/5' :'border-[#231d18] hover:border-[#3a322b]'
+                        ? 'border-white/20 bg-white/5' :'border-[#FFFFFF] hover:border-[#DCE6F2]'
                     }`}
                   >
                     <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
@@ -427,7 +427,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
                       <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
                           {article.category && (
-                            <span className="text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#555] bg-[#231d18] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
+                            <span className="text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#555] bg-[#FFFFFF] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
                               {article.category}
                             </span>
                           )}
@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
           {(activePanel === 'settings' || activePanel === 'articles') && (
             <>
               {/* Subject Line */}
-              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#231d18] rounded-xl p-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl p-4">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3">
                   <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-white uppercase tracking-wider">Subject Line</h3>
                   <span className={`text-[10px] font-mono ${subjectCharCount > 60 ? 'text-yellow-400' : 'text-[#444]'}`}>
@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
               </div>
 
               {/* Preview Text */}
-              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#231d18] rounded-xl p-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl p-4">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3">
                   <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-white uppercase tracking-wider">Preview Text</h3>
                   <span className={`text-[10px] font-mono ${previewCharCount > 90 ? 'text-yellow-400' : 'text-[#444]'}`}>
@@ -497,7 +497,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
               </div>
 
               {/* Recipient Segment */}
-              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#231d18] rounded-xl p-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl p-4">
                 <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-white uppercase tracking-wider mb-3">Recipient Segment</h3>
                 <div className="space-y-2">
                   {SEGMENTS.map((seg) => {
@@ -509,7 +509,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
                         onClick={() => setCampaign((p) => ({ ...p, segment: seg.id }))}
                         className={`w-full text-left px-3 py-2.5 rounded-lg border transition-all ${
                           active
-                            ? 'bg-white/5 border-white/20 text-white' :'bg-[#0a0a0a] border-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:border-[#3a322b] hover:text-white'
+                            ? 'bg-white/5 border-white/20 text-white' :'bg-[#0a0a0a] border-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:border-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-white'
                         }`}
                       >
                         <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
@@ -529,7 +529,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
                   })}
                 </div>
                 {recipientCount > 0 && (
-                  <div className="mt-3 pt-3 border-t border-[#231d18] flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <div className="mt-3 pt-3 border-t border-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center gap-2">
                     <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-[#555]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                       <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M17 20h5v-2a3 3 0 00-5.356-1.857M17 20H7m10 0v-2c0-.656-.126-1.283-.356-1.857M7 20H2v-2a3 3 0 015.356-1.857M7 20v-2c0-.656.126-1.283.356-1.857m0 0a5.002 5.002 0 019.288 0M15 7a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0z" />
                     </svg>
@@ -543,7 +543,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
           )}
 
           {/* ── Selected Articles ── */}
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#231d18] rounded-xl p-4">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl p-4">
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3">
               <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-white uppercase tracking-wider">Selected Articles</h3>
               <span className="text-[10px] text-[#555]">{campaign.articles.length} article{campaign.articles.length !== 1 ? 's' : ''}</span>
@@ -559,7 +559,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
             ) : (
               <div className="space-y-2">
                 {campaign.articles.map((article, idx) => (
-                  <div key={article.id} className="bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#231d18] rounded-lg p-3">
+                  <div key={article.id} className="bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-lg p-3">
                     <div className="flex items-start gap-2">
                       {/* Order controls */}
                       <div className="flex flex-col gap-0.5 flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5">
@@ -618,16 +618,16 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
 
           {/* ── Preview Panel ── */}
           {activePanel === 'preview' && (
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#231d18] rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
-              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-between">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
+              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-between">
                 <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-white uppercase tracking-wider">Email Preview</h3>
                 <span className="text-[10px] text-[#555]">Inbox view</span>
               </div>
 
               {/* Inbox row preview */}
-              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#231d18] bg-[#1c1815]">
+              <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] bg-[#F8FAFC]">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
-                  <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+                  <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
                     <span className="text-[8px] font-bold text-[#666]">BB</span>
                   </div>
                   <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
@@ -644,7 +644,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
               {/* Email body preview */}
               <div className="p-4 space-y-3 max-h-[400px] overflow-y-auto">
                 {/* Header */}
-                <div className="bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg p-3 text-center border border-[#231d18]">
+                <div className="bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg p-3 text-center border border-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <p className="text-xs font-bold text-white tracking-widest uppercase">AV Beat</p>
                   {campaign.previewText && (
                     <p className="text-[10px] text-[#555] mt-1">{campaign.previewText}</p>
@@ -657,7 +657,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
                 ) : (
                   campaign.articles.map((article, idx) => (
                     <div key={article.id} className={`rounded-lg border p-3 ${
-                      article.featured ? 'border-white/10 bg-white/3' : 'border-[#231d18] bg-[#0a0a0a]'
+                      article.featured ? 'border-white/10 bg-white/3' : 'border-[#FFFFFF] bg-[#0a0a0a]'
                     }`}>
                       {article.featured && (
                         <span className="text-[9px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-yellow-400 mb-1 block">Featured Story</span>
@@ -679,7 +679,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
                 )}
 
                 {/* Footer */}
-                <div className="text-center pt-2 border-t border-[#231d18]">
+                <div className="text-center pt-2 border-t border-[#FFFFFF]">
                   <p className="text-[9px] text-[#333]">AV Beat · Unsubscribe · View in browser</p>
                 </div>
               </div>
@@ -687,7 +687,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
           )}
 
           {/* ── Publish Summary ── */}
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#231d18] rounded-xl p-4">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl p-4">
             <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-white uppercase tracking-wider mb-3">Campaign Summary</h3>
             <div className="space-y-2">
               {[
@@ -710,7 +710,7 @@ export default function CampaignEditorPage() {
               <button
                 onClick={() => handleSave('draft')}
                 disabled={saving}
-                className="flex-1 py-2 text-xs font-medium bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#222] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#aaa] rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                className="flex-1 py-2 text-xs font-medium bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#222] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#aaa] rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
               >
                 {saving ? 'Saving…' : 'Save Draft'}
               </button>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/newsletter/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/newsletter/page.tsx
index 52648cf..962f4aa 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -373,7 +373,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
       )}
 
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="bg-[#111] border-b border-[#3a322b] px-6 py-4">
+      <div className="bg-[#111] border-b border-[#DCE6F2] px-6 py-4">
         <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto flex items-center justify-between">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#888] transition-colors">
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <Link
               href="/admin/newsletter/templates"
-              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg transition-colors">
+              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2] 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="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>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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>
@@ -405,18 +405,18 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
             </Link>
             <Link
               href="/admin/newsletter/analytics"
-              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg transition-colors">
+              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2] 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="M3 13.125C3 12.504 3.504 12 4.125 12h2.25c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125v6.75C7.5 20.496 6.996 21 6.375 21h-2.25A1.125 1.125 0 013 19.875v-6.75zM9.75 8.625c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125h2.25c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125v11.25c0 .621-.504 1.125-1.125 1.125h-2.25a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.125-1.125V8.625zM16.5 4.125c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125h2.25c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125v15.75c0 .621-.504 1.125-1.125 1.125h-2.25a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.125-1.125V4.125z" />
               </svg>
               Analytics
             </Link>
-            <div className="w-px h-8 bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="w-px h-8 bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
             <div className="text-right">
               <p className="text-white font-display font-bold text-xl">{activeCount}</p>
               <p className="text-[#555] text-xs font-body">active subscribers</p>
             </div>
-            <div className="w-px h-8 bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="w-px h-8 bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
             <div className="text-right">
               <p className="text-white font-display font-bold text-xl">{totalCount}</p>
               <p className="text-[#555] text-xs font-body">total</p>
@@ -427,15 +427,15 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
 
       <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto px-6 py-6">
         {/* Tabs */}
-        <div className="flex gap-1 mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit">
+        <div className="flex gap-1 mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}>
             Send Digest
           </button>
         </div>
@@ -452,12 +452,12 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                 onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
                 className="search-input flex-1 py-2 px-3 text-sm"
               />
-              <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1">
+              <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1">
                 {(['all', 'active', 'unsubscribed'] as const).map((s) => (
                   <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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'}`}
                   >
                     {s}
                   </button>
@@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
               <button
                 onClick={handleExportCSV}
                 disabled={subscribers.length === 0}
-                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed whitespace-nowrap"
+                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-2 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed whitespace-nowrap"
               >
                 <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="M3 16.5v2.25A2.25 2.25 0 015.25 21h13.5A2.25 2.25 0 0121 18.75V16.5M16.5 12L12 16.5m0 0L7.5 12m4.5 4.5V3" />
@@ -478,9 +478,9 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
 
             {/* Bulk Actions Bar */}
             {someSelected && (
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-between bg-[#231d18] border border-[#412402] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 mb-4">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 mb-4">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                  <span className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-[#F0A623]">
+                  <span className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-[#1D4ED8]">
                     {selectedIds.size} selected
                   </span>
                   <button
@@ -512,17 +512,17 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                     Delete
                   </button>
                   {bulkLoading && (
-                    <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                    <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                   )}
                 </div>
               </div>
             )}
 
             {/* Table */}
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
               {loadingData ? (
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-                  <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                  <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                 </div>
               ) : subscribers.length === 0 ? (
                 <div className="text-center py-16">
@@ -534,13 +534,13 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
               ) : (
                 <table className="w-full">
                   <thead>
-                    <tr className="border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+                    <tr className="border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                       <th className="px-4 py-3 w-10">
                         <input
                           type="checkbox"
                           checked={allSelected}
                           onChange={toggleSelectAll}
-                          className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#444] bg-[#231d18] accent-[#F0A623] cursor-pointer"
+                          className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#444] bg-[#FFFFFF] accent-[#1D4ED8] cursor-pointer"
                         />
                       </th>
                       <th className="text-left px-4 py-3 text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider">Email</th>
@@ -554,21 +554,21 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                     {subscribers.map((sub) => (
                       <tr
                         key={sub.id}
-                        className={`border-b border-[#231d18] transition-colors ${selectedIds.has(sub.id) ? 'bg-[#0d1a2d]' : 'hover:bg-[#1c1815]'}`}
+                        className={`border-b border-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors ${selectedIds.has(sub.id) ? 'bg-[#0d1a2d]' : 'hover:bg-[#F8FAFC]'}`}
                       >
                         <td className="px-4 py-3 w-10">
                           <input
                             type="checkbox"
                             checked={selectedIds.has(sub.id)}
                             onChange={() => toggleSelect(sub.id)}
-                            className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#444] bg-[#231d18] accent-[#F0A623] cursor-pointer"
+                            className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-[#444] bg-[#FFFFFF] accent-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] text-[#F0A623] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{t}</span>
+                              <span key={t} className="text-xs bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -576,7 +576,7 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                           </div>
                         </td>
                         <td className="px-4 py-3">
-                          <span className={`text-xs font-body font-bold px-2 py-1 rounded-full ${sub.status === 'active' ? 'text-green-400 bg-green-400/10' : 'text-[#555] bg-[#231d18]'}`}>
+                          <span className={`text-xs font-body font-bold px-2 py-1 rounded-full ${sub.status === 'active' ? 'text-green-400 bg-green-400/10' : 'text-[#555] bg-[#FFFFFF]'}`}>
                             {sub.status}
                           </span>
                         </td>
@@ -616,21 +616,21 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
         {activeTab === 'send-digest' && (
           <div className="max-w-2xl">
             {/* SMTP warning if not configured */}
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#412402] rounded-lg p-4 mb-6 flex gap-3">
-              <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-[#F0A623] flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 mb-6 flex gap-3">
+              <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]">SMTP_HOST</code>, <code className="text-[#F0A623]">SMTP_USER</code>, <code className="text-[#F0A623]">SMTP_PASS</code>, and <code className="text-[#F0A623]">SMTP_FROM_EMAIL</code> in your environment variables to enable sending.
+                  Set <code className="text-[#1D4ED8]">SMTP_HOST</code>, <code className="text-[#1D4ED8]">SMTP_USER</code>, <code className="text-[#1D4ED8]">SMTP_PASS</code>, and <code className="text-[#1D4ED8]">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-[#231d18] border border-[#412402] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 mb-4">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] border border-[#412402] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors"
+                className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] 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" />
@@ -725,14 +725,14 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                   <button
                     type="button"
                     onClick={addArticle}
-                    className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-400 font-body font-semibold transition-colors"
+                    className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-blue-400 font-body font-semibold transition-colors"
                   >
                     + Add Article
                   </button>
                 </div>
                 <div className="space-y-3">
                   {digestArticles.map((article, index) => (
-                    <div key={index} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+                    <div key={index} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4">
                       <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3">
                         <span className="text-xs font-body text-[#555]">Article {index + 1}</span>
                         {digestArticles.length > 1 && (
@@ -803,11 +803,11 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
       {/* Template Picker Drawer */}
       {showTemplateDrawer && (
         <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 bg-black/70 flex items-end sm:items-center justify-center p-0 sm:p-4" onClick={() => setShowTemplateDrawer(false)}>
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-t-2xl sm:rounded-xl w-full sm:max-w-2xl max-h-[80vh] overflow-hidden flex flex-col" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
-            <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#3a322b] flex-shrink-0">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-t-2xl sm:rounded-xl w-full sm:max-w-2xl max-h-[80vh] overflow-hidden flex flex-col" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
+            <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] font-body hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">
+                <Link href="/admin/newsletter/templates" className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                  <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-sm font-body hover:text-blue-400 mt-2 inline-block">
+                  <Link href="/admin/newsletter/templates" className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl text-left hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors group"
+                      className="flex items-start gap-3 p-4 bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl text-left hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] 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 }}>
@@ -851,8 +851,8 @@ export default function AdminNewsletterPage() {
                         </div>
                         {tpl.description && <p className="text-xs text-[#777] font-body line-clamp-1">{tpl.description}</p>}
                         <div className="flex gap-1.5 mt-1.5">
-                          <span className="text-xs bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded font-body capitalize">{tpl.layout}</span>
-                          <span className="text-xs bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded font-body">{tpl.article_blocks?.length || 0} slots</span>
+                          <span className="text-xs bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded font-body capitalize">{tpl.layout}</span>
+                          <span className="text-xs bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded font-body">{tpl.article_blocks?.length || 0} slots</span>
                         </div>
                       </div>
                     </button>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/newsletter/templates/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/newsletter/templates/page.tsx
index 96d608a..2e6ed02 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 = [
-  '#F0A623', '#ef4444', '#10b981', '#8b5cf6', '#f59e0b', '#ec4899', '#06b6d4', '#f97316',
+  '#1D4ED8', '#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: '#F0A623',
+  accent_color: '#1D4ED8',
   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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
       )}
 
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="bg-[#111] border-b border-[#3a322b] px-6 py-4">
+      <div className="bg-[#111] border-b border-[#DCE6F2] px-6 py-4">
         <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto flex items-center justify-between">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             <Link href="/admin/newsletter" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#888] transition-colors">
@@ -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-[#231d18] text-[#F0A623] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{presets.length}</span>
+            <span className="text-xs bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+              <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
             </div>
           ) : (
             <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
@@ -298,15 +298,15 @@ 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-[#231d18] text-[#F0A623] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{custom.length}</span>
+            <span className="text-xs bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#1D4ED8] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{custom.length}</span>
           </div>
           {!loadingData && custom.length === 0 ? (
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-10 text-center">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-10 text-center">
               <svg className="w-10 h-10 text-[#333] mx-auto mb-3" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="1.5" 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" />
               </svg>
               <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-sm mb-3">No custom templates yet</p>
-              <button onClick={openNew} className="text-[#F0A623] text-sm font-body font-semibold hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">
+              <button onClick={openNew} className="text-[#1D4ED8] text-sm font-body font-semibold hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">
                 Create your first template →
               </button>
             </div>
@@ -330,8 +330,8 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
       {/* Template Form Modal */}
       {showForm && (
         <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 bg-black/70 flex items-start justify-center overflow-y-auto py-8 px-4">
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl w-full max-w-2xl">
-            <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl w-full max-w-2xl">
+            <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
               <h2 className="font-display font-bold text-white text-base">
                 {editingId ? 'Edit Template' : 'New Template'}
               </h2>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] bg-[#231d18]' : 'border-[#3a322b] bg-[#1c1815] hover:border-[#333]'}`}>
-                      <span className={`mt-0.5 ${form.layout === opt.value ? 'text-[#F0A623]' : 'text-[#555]'}`}>
+                      className={`flex items-start gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg border text-left transition-colors ${form.layout === opt.value ? 'border-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#FFFFFF]' : 'border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#F8FAFC] hover:border-[#333]'}`}>
+                      <span className={`mt-0.5 ${form.layout === opt.value ? 'text-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623] bg-[#231d18] text-white' : 'border-[#3a322b] bg-[#1c1815] 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-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#FFFFFF] text-white' : 'border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#F8FAFC] text-[#888] hover:border-[#333]'}`}>
                       {opt.label}
                     </button>
                   ))}
@@ -469,14 +469,14 @@ 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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-400 font-body font-semibold transition-colors">
+                  <button type="button" onClick={addBlock} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-blue-400 font-body font-semibold transition-colors">
                     + Add Slot
                   </button>
                 </div>
                 <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mb-3">Define placeholder slots for articles. These will be pre-filled when using the template in Send Digest.</p>
                 <div className="space-y-2">
                   {form.article_blocks.map((block, i) => (
-                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-3">
+                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-3">
                       <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2">
                         <span className="text-xs font-body text-[#555]">Slot {i + 1}</span>
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
@@ -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-[#F0A623]"
+                                className="w-3 h-3 accent-[#1D4ED8]"
                               />
                               <span className="text-xs font-body text-[#888]">Featured</span>
                             </label>
@@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
               </div>
             </div>
 
-            <div className="flex items-center justify-end gap-3 px-6 py-4 border-t border-[#3a322b]">
+            <div className="flex items-center justify-end gap-3 px-6 py-4 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
               <button onClick={() => setShowForm(false)} className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white transition-colors">
                 Cancel
               </button>
@@ -545,8 +545,8 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
       {/* Preview Modal */}
       {previewTemplate && (
         <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 bg-black/70 flex items-center justify-center p-4" onClick={() => setPreviewTemplate(null)}>
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl w-full max-w-lg" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
-            <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl w-full max-w-lg" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
+            <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
               <h2 className="font-display font-bold text-white text-base">Template Preview</h2>
               <button onClick={() => setPreviewTemplate(null)} className="text-[#555] hover:text-white transition-colors">
                 <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
@@ -565,27 +565,27 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
                 </div>
               </div>
               <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-3 text-center">
-                <div className="bg-[#1c1815] rounded-lg p-3">
+                <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] rounded-lg p-3">
                   <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mb-1">Layout</p>
                   <p className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-white capitalize">{previewTemplate.layout}</p>
                 </div>
-                <div className="bg-[#1c1815] rounded-lg p-3">
+                <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] rounded-lg p-3">
                   <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mb-1">Style</p>
                   <p className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-white capitalize">{previewTemplate.style}</p>
                 </div>
-                <div className="bg-[#1c1815] rounded-lg p-3">
+                <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] rounded-lg p-3">
                   <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mb-1">Slots</p>
                   <p className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-white">{previewTemplate.article_blocks?.length || 0}</p>
                 </div>
               </div>
               {previewTemplate.subject_prefix && (
-                <div className="bg-[#1c1815] rounded-lg p-3">
+                <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] rounded-lg p-3">
                   <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mb-1">Subject Prefix</p>
                   <p className="text-sm font-body text-[#e0e0e0]">{previewTemplate.subject_prefix}</p>
                 </div>
               )}
               {previewTemplate.header_text && (
-                <div className="bg-[#1c1815] rounded-lg p-3">
+                <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] rounded-lg p-3">
                   <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mb-1">Header Text</p>
                   <p className="text-sm font-body text-[#e0e0e0]">{previewTemplate.header_text}</p>
                 </div>
@@ -595,9 +595,9 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
                   <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body mb-2">Article Slots ({previewTemplate.article_blocks.length})</p>
                   <div className="space-y-1.5">
                     {previewTemplate.article_blocks.map((b, i) => (
-                      <div key={i} className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#1c1815] rounded px-3 py-2">
+                      <div key={i} className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#F8FAFC] 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-[#F0A623] font-body bg-[#231d18] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Featured</span>}
+                        {b.featured && <span className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] font-body bg-[#FFFFFF] 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>
@@ -614,7 +614,7 @@ export default function NewsletterTemplatesPage() {
                 {!previewTemplate.is_preset && (
                   <button
                     onClick={() => { setPreviewTemplate(null); openEdit(previewTemplate); }}
-                    className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg transition-colors">
+                    className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-body text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg transition-colors">
                     Edit
                   </button>
                 )}
@@ -637,7 +637,7 @@ interface TemplateCardProps {
 
 function TemplateCard({ template, onEdit, onDelete, onPreview, deletingId }: TemplateCardProps) {
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl overflow-hidden hover:border-[#333] transition-colors group">
+    <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl overflow-hidden hover:border-[#333] transition-colors group">
       {/* Color bar */}
       <div className="h-1" style={{ backgroundColor: template.accent_color }} />
       <div className="p-4">
@@ -660,27 +660,27 @@ function TemplateCard({ template, onEdit, onDelete, onPreview, deletingId }: Tem
         )}
 
         <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-1.5 mb-4">
-          <span className="text-xs bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body capitalize">{template.layout}</span>
-          <span className="text-xs bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body capitalize">{template.style}</span>
-          <span className="text-xs bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{template.article_blocks?.length || 0} slots</span>
+          <span className="text-xs bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body capitalize">{template.layout}</span>
+          <span className="text-xs bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body capitalize">{template.style}</span>
+          <span className="text-xs bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full font-body">{template.article_blocks?.length || 0} slots</span>
         </div>
 
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
           <button
             onClick={() => onPreview(template)}
-            className="flex-1 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#F0A623] border border-[#412402] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+            className="flex-1 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#412402] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#412402] transition-colors">
+            className="flex-1 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-semibold text-center text-white bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] transition-colors">
             Use
           </Link>
           {!template.is_preset && (
             <>
               <button
                 onClick={() => onEdit(template)}
-                className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-white border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg transition-colors">
+                className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-white border border-[#DCE6F2] 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="M16.862 4.487l1.687-1.688a1.875 1.875 0 112.652 2.652L10.582 16.07a4.5 4.5 0 01-1.897 1.13L6 18l.8-2.685a4.5 4.5 0 011.13-1.897l8.932-8.931zm0 0L19.5 7.125" />
                 </svg>
@@ -688,7 +688,7 @@ function TemplateCard({ template, onEdit, onDelete, onPreview, deletingId }: Tem
               <button
                 onClick={() => onDelete(template.id)}
                 disabled={deletingId === template.id}
-                className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-red-400 border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">
+                className="p-1.5 text-[#555] hover:text-red-400 border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50">
                 <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="M14.74 9l-.346 9m-4.788 0L9.26 9m9.968-3.21c.342.052.682.107 1.022.166m-1.022-.165L18.16 19.673a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.244 2.077H8.084a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.244-2.077L4.772 5.79m14.456 0a48.108 48.108 0 00-3.478-.397m-12 .562c.34-.059.68-.114 1.022-.165m0 0a48.11 48.11 0 013.478-.397m7.5 0v-.916c0-1.18-.91-2.164-2.09-2.201a51.964 51.964 0 00-3.32 0c-1.18.037-2.09 1.022-2.09 2.201v.916m7.5 0a48.667 48.667 0 00-7.5 0" />
                 </svg>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/notifications/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/notifications/page.tsx
index 4934c86..6aff645 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/notifications/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/notifications/page.tsx
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ function StatCard({ label, value, icon, color, active, onClick }: StatCardProps)
       className={`w-full text-left p-4 rounded-lg border transition-all ${
         active
           ? `${color} border-current/30`
-          : 'bg-[#111] border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#333]'
+          : 'bg-[#111] border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#333]'
       }`}
     >
       <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2">
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ function NotificationRow({ notification: n, onMarkRead, onDismiss }: Notificatio
   return (
     <div
       className={`relative p-4 rounded-lg border transition-all ${
-        n.read ? 'bg-[#1c1815] border-[#1e1e1e]' : `${cfg.bg} ${cfg.border}`
+        n.read ? 'bg-[#F8FAFC] border-[#1e1e1e]' : `${cfg.bg} ${cfg.border}`
       }`}
     >
       {/* Unread dot */}
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ function NotificationRow({ notification: n, onMarkRead, onDismiss }: Notificatio
       <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
         {/* Icon */}
         <div className={`flex-shrink-0 w-8 h-8 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center ${
-          n.read ? 'bg-[#231d18]' : cfg.badge
+          n.read ? 'bg-[#FFFFFF]' : cfg.badge
         }`}>
           <TypeIcon type={n.type} />
         </div>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 transition-colors"
+                className="text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin mx-auto mb-3" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border border-[#F0A623]/30 rounded hover:bg-[#F0A623]/10 transition-colors"
+                className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/30 rounded hover:bg-[#1D4ED8]/10 transition-colors"
               >
                 Mark all read
               </button>
@@ -520,7 +520,7 @@ export default function NotificationsPage() {
             <button
               onClick={handleRefresh}
               disabled={refreshing}
-              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body text-[#888] border border-[#3a322b] rounded hover:border-[#333] hover:text-white transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+              className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-body text-[#888] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded hover:border-[#333] hover:text-white transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
             >
               <RefreshIcon className={`w-3.5 h-3.5 ${refreshing ? 'animate-spin' : ''}`} />
               Refresh
@@ -558,7 +558,7 @@ export default function NotificationsPage() {
             label="Unread"
             value={stats.unread}
             icon={<BellIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
-            color="text-[#F0A623] bg-[#F0A623]/5 border-[#F0A623]/30"
+            color="text-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#1D4ED8]/5 border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] 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 81ea208..fd45f8c 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/page.tsx
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ function timeAgo(dateStr: string): string {
 const STATUS_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
   published: 'text-green-400 bg-green-400/10',
   pending: 'text-yellow-400 bg-yellow-400/10',
-  draft: 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]',
-  archived: 'text-[#555] bg-[#231d18]',
+  draft: 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]',
+  archived: 'text-[#555] bg-[#FFFFFF]',
   imported: 'text-blue-400 bg-blue-400/10',
 };
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ interface MetricCardProps {
 
 function MetricCard({ label, value, sub, accent, icon, href, badge }: MetricCardProps) {
   const content = (
-    <div className={`bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5 flex flex-col gap-3 hover:border-[#333] transition-colors ${href ? 'cursor-pointer' : ''}`}>
+    <div className={`bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 flex flex-col gap-3 hover:border-[#333] transition-colors ${href ? 'cursor-pointer' : ''}`}>
       <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
         <div className={`w-10 h-10 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center ${accent}`}>
           {icon}
@@ -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-[#3a322b] rounded-lg hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-all group">
+    <Link href={href} className="flex items-center gap-3 p-3 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">{label}</p>
+        <p className="text-sm font-body font-semibold text-white group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">Loading dashboard…</p>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ export default function AdminDashboardPage() {
             <MetricCard
               label="Drafts"
               value={metrics.draftArticles}
-              accent="bg-[#231d18]"
+              accent="bg-[#FFFFFF]"
               href="/admin/articles"
               icon={
                 <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-[#888]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
@@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ export default function AdminDashboardPage() {
             <MetricCard
               label="Archived"
               value={metrics.archivedArticles}
-              accent="bg-[#231d18]"
+              accent="bg-[#FFFFFF]"
               href="/admin/articles"
               icon={
                 <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-[#555]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
@@ -372,20 +372,20 @@ export default function AdminDashboardPage() {
 
           {/* Recent Activity Feed */}
           <div className="lg:col-span-2">
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-              <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-between">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+              <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">View all →</Link>
+                <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-blue-300 font-body transition-colors">View all →</Link>
               </div>
-              <div className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+              <div className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {recentActivity.length === 0 ? (
                   <div className="px-5 py-10 text-center">
                     <p className="text-[#555] text-sm font-body">No recent activity found</p>
                   </div>
                 ) : (
                   recentActivity.map((item) => (
-                    <div key={`${item.source}-${item.id}`} className="px-5 py-3 flex items-start gap-3 hover:bg-[#1c1815] transition-colors">
-                      <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5">
+                    <div key={`${item.source}-${item.id}`} className="px-5 py-3 flex items-start gap-3 hover:bg-[#F8FAFC] transition-colors">
+                      <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5">
                         {ACTIVITY_ICONS[item.type] || ACTIVITY_ICONS['draft']}
                       </div>
                       <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
@@ -412,8 +412,8 @@ export default function AdminDashboardPage() {
 
           {/* Quick Actions */}
           <div className="flex flex-col gap-4">
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
-              <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#231d18]">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+              <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 <h2 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Quick Actions</h2>
               </div>
               <div className="p-4 flex flex-col gap-2">
@@ -587,21 +587,21 @@ export default function AdminDashboardPage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* Status Summary Mini-Card */}
-            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4">
+            <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4">
               <h3 className="text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-widest mb-3">Content Status</h3>
               <div className="space-y-2">
                 {[
                   { label: 'Published', value: metrics.publishedArticles, color: 'bg-green-400', total: metrics.totalArticles },
                   { label: 'Pending', value: metrics.pendingApprovals, color: 'bg-yellow-400', total: metrics.totalArticles },
                   { label: 'Draft', value: metrics.draftArticles, color: 'bg-[#444]', total: metrics.totalArticles },
-                  { label: 'Archived', value: metrics.archivedArticles, color: 'bg-[#3a322b]', total: metrics.totalArticles },
+                  { label: 'Archived', value: metrics.archivedArticles, color: 'bg-[#DCE6F2]', total: metrics.totalArticles },
                 ].map(({ label, value, color, total }) => (
                   <div key={label}>
                     <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-1">
                       <span className="text-xs text-[#888] font-body">{label}</span>
                       <span className="text-xs text-white font-body font-semibold">{value}</span>
                     </div>
-                    <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#231d18] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
+                    <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
                       <div
                         className={`h-full rounded-full ${color} transition-all duration-500`}
                         style={{ width: total > 0 ? `${Math.round((value / total) * 100)}%` : '0%' }}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/ReviewActions.tsx b/src/app/admin/review-queue/[id]/ReviewActions.tsx
index bf974f1..447e593 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-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none"
+        className="w-full rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#070a10] p-2 text-sm text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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 5c94222..48d7323 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+      <Link href="/admin/review-queue" className="text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 text-xs uppercase tracking-wider text-[#1D4ED8]">
           <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 768933a..d32acff 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors"
+                className="rounded border border-[#1f2937] bg-[#0b0f17] p-5 hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]">
+                    <div className="text-xs uppercase tracking-wider text-[#1D4ED8]">
                       {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-[#BA7517]"
+                        className="rounded bg-[#1d4ed8] px-3 py-1.5 font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#1E3A8A]"
                       >
                         Review
                       </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/admin/rmp/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/rmp/page.tsx
index ee67ec2..9c9fe0f 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" /></div>;
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ export default function RmpHubPage() {
               ],
             },
           ]?.map(section => (
-            <div key={section?.title} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
+            <div key={section?.title} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 space-y-3">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                 <span className="text-2xl">{section?.icon}</span>
                 <div>
@@ -78,19 +78,19 @@ export default function RmpHubPage() {
               </div>
               <div className="space-y-1">
                 {section?.links?.map(l => (
-                  <Link key={l?.href} href={l?.href} className="block px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                  <Link key={l?.href} href={l?.href} className="block px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                     → {l?.label}
                   </Link>
                 ))}
               </div>
-              <Link href={section?.href} className="block w-full text-center px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">
+              <Link href={section?.href} className="block w-full text-center px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#0d1a2d] transition-colors">
                 Open {section?.title}
               </Link>
             </div>
           ))}
         </div>
 
-        <div className="bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#231d18] rounded-lg p-4">
+        <div className="bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#FFFFFF] 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 9111112..c122654 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/roles/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/roles/page.tsx
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ const ROLE_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
   editor: 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10 border-purple-400/20',
   moderator: 'text-orange-400 bg-orange-400/10 border-orange-400/20',
   contributor: 'text-blue-400 bg-blue-400/10 border-blue-400/20',
-  reader: 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18] border-[#333]',
+  reader: 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF] border-[#333]',
 };
 
 const ROLE_ICONS: Record<string, React.ReactNode> = {
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#0d1a2d]' : 'border-[#3a322b]'
+                  selectedRole === role ? 'border-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#0d1a2d]' : 'border-[#DCE6F2]'
                 }`}
               >
                 <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}`}>
@@ -391,7 +391,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Tabs */}
-        <div className="flex gap-1 mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit">
+        <div className="flex gap-1 mb-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1 w-fit">
           {([
             { id: 'assign', label: 'Assign Roles', icon: 'M17 20h5v-2a3 3 0 00-5.356-1.857M17 20H7m10 0v-2c0-.656-.126-1.283-.356-1.857M7 20H2v-2a3 3 0 015.356-1.857M7 20v-2c0-.656.126-1.283.356-1.857m0 0a5.002 5.002 0 019.288 0M15 7a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0z' },
             { id: 'permissions', label: 'Permissions', icon: 'M12 15v2m-6 4h12a2 2 0 002-2v-6a2 2 0 00-2-2H6a2 2 0 00-2 2v6a2 2 0 002 2zm10-10V7a4 4 0 00-8 0v4h8z' },
@@ -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-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                  ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
                   : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
               }`}
             >
@@ -416,9 +416,9 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
 
         {/* ── Tab: Assign Roles ── */}
         {activeTab === 'assign' && (
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
             {/* Toolbar */}
-            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#231d18] flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-3">
+            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-3">
               <div className="relative flex-1">
                 <svg className="absolute left-3 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-4 h-4 text-[#555]" 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" />
@@ -428,13 +428,13 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                   placeholder="Search users…"
                   value={searchQuery}
                   onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2 text-sm text-white placeholder-[#555] font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2 text-sm text-white placeholder-[#555] font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                 />
               </div>
               <select
                 value={selectedRole}
                 onChange={(e) => setSelectedRole(e.target.value)}
-                className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-sm text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               >
                 <option value="all">All Roles</option>
                 {ROLES.map((r) => (
@@ -447,7 +447,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
             <div className="overflow-x-auto">
               <table className="w-full">
                 <thead>
-                  <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18]">
+                  <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                     <th className="px-5 py-3 text-left text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider">User</th>
                     <th className="px-5 py-3 text-left text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider">Current Role</th>
                     <th className="px-5 py-3 text-left text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider hidden sm:table-cell">Status</th>
@@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                     <th className="px-5 py-3 text-left text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wider">Assign Role</th>
                   </tr>
                 </thead>
-                <tbody className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+                <tbody className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
                   {filteredUsers.length === 0 ? (
                     <tr>
                       <td colSpan={5} className="px-5 py-10 text-center text-[#555] text-sm font-body">
@@ -464,10 +464,10 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                     </tr>
                   ) : (
                     filteredUsers.map((u) => (
-                      <tr key={u.id} className="hover:bg-[#1c1815] transition-colors">
+                      <tr key={u.id} className="hover:bg-[#F8FAFC] transition-colors">
                         <td className="px-5 py-3">
                           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                            <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#888]">
+                            <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 text-xs font-body font-bold text-[#888]">
                               {u.avatar_url
                                 ? <img src={u.avatar_url} alt={u.full_name} className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full object-cover" />
                                 : getInitials(u.full_name || u.email)
@@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                         </td>
                         <td className="px-5 py-3 hidden sm:table-cell">
                           <span className={`text-xs font-body font-semibold px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full ${
-                            u.is_active ? 'text-green-400 bg-green-400/10' : 'text-[#555] bg-[#231d18]'
+                            u.is_active ? 'text-green-400 bg-green-400/10' : 'text-[#555] bg-[#FFFFFF]'
                           }`}>
                             {u.is_active ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}
                           </span>
@@ -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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-2 py-1.5 text-xs text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] disabled:opacity-50"
+                              className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-2 py-1.5 text-xs text-white font-body focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                              <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
                             )}
                           </div>
                         </td>
@@ -519,7 +519,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
             </div>
 
             {filteredUsers.length > 0 && (
-              <div className="px-5 py-3 border-t border-[#231d18]">
+              <div className="px-5 py-3 border-t border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{filteredUsers.length} user{filteredUsers.length !== 1 ? 's' : ''} shown</p>
               </div>
             )}
@@ -535,9 +535,9 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
               const color = ROLE_COLORS[perm.role] || ROLE_COLORS['reader'];
 
               return (
-                <div key={perm.role} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+                <div key={perm.role} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
                   {/* Role Header */}
-                  <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-between">
+                  <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-between">
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                       <div className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-body font-semibold border ${color}`}>
                         {ROLE_ICONS[perm.role]}
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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
@@ -593,12 +593,12 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                                 {isEditing ? (
                                   <button
                                     onClick={() => setEditedPermissions((prev) => ({ ...prev, [key]: !val }))}
-                                    className={`relative w-9 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors ${val ? 'bg-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#333]'}`}
+                                    className={`relative w-9 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors ${val ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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>
                                 ) : (
-                                  <span className={`w-5 h-5 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 ${val ? 'bg-green-400/10' : 'bg-[#231d18]'}`}>
+                                  <span className={`w-5 h-5 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 ${val ? 'bg-green-400/10' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF]'}`}>
                                     {val ? (
                                       <svg className="w-3 h-3 text-green-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="3" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                                         <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M5 13l4 4L19 7" />
@@ -631,9 +631,9 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
 
         {/* ── Tab: Activity Logs ── */}
         {activeTab === 'activity' && (
-          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
             {/* Toolbar */}
-            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#231d18] flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-3 items-start sm:items-center justify-between">
+            <div className="px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF] flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-3 items-start sm:items-center justify-between">
               <h2 className="text-sm font-display font-bold text-white">Role-Based Activity</h2>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                 <span className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body">Filter by role:</span>
@@ -644,8 +644,8 @@ 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-[#F0A623] text-white'
-                          : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:text-white'
+                          ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
+                          : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                       }`}
                     >
                       {r}
@@ -656,7 +656,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* Log List */}
-            <div className="divide-y divide-[#231d18]">
+            <div className="divide-y divide-[#FFFFFF]">
               {activityLogs.length === 0 ? (
                 <div className="px-5 py-12 text-center">
                   <svg className="w-10 h-10 text-[#333] mx-auto mb-3" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="1.5" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
@@ -666,13 +666,13 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
                 </div>
               ) : (
                 activityLogs.map((log) => {
-                  const actionColor = ACTION_COLORS[log.action] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]';
+                  const actionColor = ACTION_COLORS[log.action] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]';
                   const actionLabel = ACTION_LABELS[log.action] || log.action.replace(/_/g, ' ');
                   const performer = log.user_profiles?.full_name || log.performed_by_email || 'System';
                   const performerRole = log.user_profiles?.role;
 
                   return (
-                    <div key={log.id} className="px-5 py-3.5 flex items-start gap-4 hover:bg-[#1c1815] transition-colors">
+                    <div key={log.id} className="px-5 py-3.5 flex items-start gap-4 hover:bg-[#F8FAFC] transition-colors">
                       {/* Action badge */}
                       <div className={`mt-0.5 px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-xs font-body font-semibold flex-shrink-0 ${actionColor}`}>
                         {actionLabel}
@@ -720,7 +720,7 @@ export default function AdminRolesPage() {
             </div>
 
             {activityLogs.length > 0 && (
-              <div className="px-5 py-3 border-t border-[#231d18]">
+              <div className="px-5 py-3 border-t border-[#FFFFFF]">
                 <p className="text-xs text-[#555] font-body">{activityLogs.length} log entries shown</p>
               </div>
             )}
diff --git a/src/app/admin/suspensions/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/suspensions/page.tsx
index c6761bf..cb809a0 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623]'
+                  ? 'text-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8]'
                   : '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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+            <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-bold flex-shrink-0">
+                                <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]"
+                      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-[#1D4ED8]"
                     />
                   </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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                   >
                     {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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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 f351dfc..b4f871c 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/users/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/users/page.tsx
@@ -31,14 +31,14 @@ interface Invitation {
 type Tab = 'users' | 'invitations';
 
 const ROLE_OPTIONS = [
-  { value: 'reader', label: 'Reader', color: 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]' },
+  { value: 'reader', label: 'Reader', color: 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]' },
   { value: 'contributor', label: 'Contributor', color: 'text-blue-400 bg-blue-400/10' },
   { value: 'editor', label: 'Editor', color: 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10' },
   { value: 'admin', label: 'Admin', color: 'text-red-400 bg-red-400/10' },
 ];
 
 const ROLE_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
-  reader: 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]',
+  reader: 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]',
   contributor: 'text-blue-400 bg-blue-400/10',
   editor: 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-400/10',
   admin: 'text-red-400 bg-red-400/10',
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ const ROLE_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
 const STATUS_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
   pending: 'text-yellow-400 bg-yellow-400/10',
   accepted: 'text-green-400 bg-green-400/10',
-  revoked: 'text-[#555] bg-[#231d18]',
+  revoked: 'text-[#555] bg-[#FFFFFF]',
   expired: 'text-orange-400 bg-orange-400/10',
   email_failed: 'text-red-400 bg-red-400/10',
 };
@@ -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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white text-sm font-semibold px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623]'
+                  ? 'text-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8]'
                   : '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-[#F0A623]"
+              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-[#1D4ED8]"
             />
           </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-[#F0A623]"
+              className="bg-[#111827] border border-[#1f2937] text-[#ccc] text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
             >
               <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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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" />
                               ) : (
@@ -393,7 +393,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                           </div>
                         </td>
                         <td className="px-4 py-3.5">
-                          <span className={`inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide ${ROLE_COLORS[u.role] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]'}`}>
+                          <span className={`inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide ${ROLE_COLORS[u.role] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]'}`}>
                             {u.role}
                           </span>
                         </td>
@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ export default function AdminUsersPage() {
                             <button
                               onClick={() => openEditRole(u)}
                               disabled={processingIds.has(u.id)}
-                              className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-medium px-2 py-1 rounded hover:bg-[#1f2937] disabled:opacity-50"
+                              className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] text-sm transition-colors"
+                  className="mt-3 text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] text-sm transition-colors"
                 >
                   Send your first invitation →
                 </button>
@@ -491,19 +491,19 @@ 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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-bold flex-shrink-0">
+                              <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#1f2937] flex items-center justify-center text-[#1D4ED8] text-xs font-bold flex-shrink-0">
                                 {inv.email[0].toUpperCase()}
                               </div>
                               <span className="text-white text-sm">{inv.email}</span>
                             </div>
                           </td>
                           <td className="px-4 py-3.5">
-                            <span className={`inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide ${ROLE_COLORS[inv.role] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]'}`}>
+                            <span className={`inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide ${ROLE_COLORS[inv.role] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]'}`}>
                               {inv.role}
                             </span>
                           </td>
                           <td className="px-4 py-3.5">
-                            <span className={`inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-xs font-semibold capitalize ${STATUS_COLORS[displayStatus] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#231d18]'}`}>
+                            <span className={`inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-xs font-semibold capitalize ${STATUS_COLORS[displayStatus] || 'text-[#888] bg-[#FFFFFF]'}`}>
                               {displayStatus.replace('_', ' ')}
                             </span>
                           </td>
@@ -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-[#F0A623]"
+                  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-[#1D4ED8]"
                 />
               </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-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1f2937] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                 >
                   <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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#F0A623]/10'
+                          ? 'border-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623]' : 'border-[#444]'
+                        editRole === r.value ? 'border-[#1D4ED8]' : 'border-[#444]'
                       }`}>
-                        {editRole === r.value && <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#F0A623]" />}
+                        {editRole === r.value && <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#1D4ED8]" />}
                       </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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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/admin/wp-users/page.tsx b/src/app/admin/wp-users/page.tsx
index 0521c6d..4f18f1c 100644
--- a/src/app/admin/wp-users/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/admin/wp-users/page.tsx
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ export default function WPUsersAdminPage() {
                 </thead>
                 <tbody>
                   {filteredUsers.map(u => (
-                    <tr key={u.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#151515] transition-colors">
+                    <tr key={u.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#151515] transition-colors">
                       <td className="px-4 py-3 text-[#555] font-mono text-xs">{u.wp_id}</td>
                       <td className="px-4 py-3">
                         <span className="text-white font-medium">{u.wp_username}</span>
diff --git a/src/app/advertise/page.tsx b/src/app/advertise/page.tsx
index 411bc68..5041f4b 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-[#412402] py-12">
+      <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border-b border-[#DCE6F2] 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>
@@ -64,12 +64,12 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
         <section className="mb-12">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-6">
             <span className="section-label">Our Audience</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
           </div>
           <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-[#F0A623] text-2xl font-bold mb-1">{stat.value}</div>
+                <div className="font-heading text-[#1D4ED8] text-2xl font-bold mb-1">{stat.value}</div>
                 <div className="font-body text-[#777] text-xs uppercase tracking-wide">{stat.label}</div>
               </div>
             ))}
@@ -80,25 +80,25 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
         <section className="mb-12">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-6">
             <span className="section-label">Ad Placements</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
           </div>
           <div className="overflow-x-auto">
             <table className="w-full text-sm font-body">
               <thead>
                 <tr className="border-b border-[#222]">
-                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#F0A623] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Placement</th>
-                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#F0A623] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Dimensions</th>
-                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#F0A623] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Location</th>
-                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#F0A623] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Rate</th>
+                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#1D4ED8] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Placement</th>
+                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#1D4ED8] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Dimensions</th>
+                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#1D4ED8] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Location</th>
+                  <th className="text-left py-3 px-4 text-[#1D4ED8] font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Rate</th>
                 </tr>
               </thead>
               <tbody>
                 {adZones.map((zone, i) => (
-                  <tr key={zone.name} className={`border-b border-[#231d18] ${i % 2 === 0 ? "bg-[#1c1815]" : "bg-[#111]"}`}>
+                  <tr key={zone.name} className={`border-b border-[#FFFFFF] ${i % 2 === 0 ? "bg-[#F8FAFC]" : "bg-[#111]"}`}>
                     <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-[#F0A623] font-medium">{zone.cpm}</td>
+                    <td className="py-3 px-4 text-[#1D4ED8] font-medium">{zone.cpm}</td>
                   </tr>
                 ))}
               </tbody>
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
         <section id="contact" className="mb-12">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-6">
             <span className="section-label">Contact Sales</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
           </div>
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-12 gap-8">
             {/* Contact info */}
@@ -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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Advertising Sales</p>
+                    <p className="font-body text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-sm hover:underline">
+                    <a href="mailto:jeff@avbeat.com" className="font-body text-[#1D4ED8] text-sm hover:underline">
                       jeff@avbeat.com
                     </a>
                   </div>
                   <div className="border-t border-[#222] pt-4">
-                    <p className="font-body text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Publication</p>
+                    <p className="font-body text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">What We Offer</p>
+                    <p className="font-body text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] mt-0.5">✓</span>
+                          <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] p-8 text-center">
-                  <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-full bg-[#F0A623]/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
+                <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#1D4ED8] p-8 text-center">
+                  <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-full bg-[#1D4ED8]/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="#F0A623" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
+                      <path d="M5 12l4 4 10-10" stroke="#1D4ED8" 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">jeff@avbeat.com</a>.
+                    <a href="mailto:jeff@avbeat.com" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">jeff@avbeat.com</a>.
                   </p>
                 </div>
               ) : (
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ export default function AdvertisePage() {
                     <select
                       value={formData.budget}
                       onChange={(e) => setFormData({ ...formData, budget: e.target.value })}
-                      className="search-input w-full py-2.5 px-3 text-sm bg-[#231d18]">
+                      className="search-input w-full py-2.5 px-3 text-sm bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <option value="">Select a range...</option>
                       <option value="under-5k">Under $5,000</option>
                       <option value="5k-15k">$5,000 – $15,000</option>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">jeff@avbeat.com</a>
+                    Or email directly: <a href="mailto:jeff@avbeat.com" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">jeff@avbeat.com</a>
                   </p>
                 </form>
               )}
diff --git a/src/app/api/admin/company-coverage-reminder/route.ts b/src/app/api/admin/company-coverage-reminder/route.ts
index 4468448..cc7702b 100644
--- a/src/app/api/admin/company-coverage-reminder/route.ts
+++ b/src/app/api/admin/company-coverage-reminder/route.ts
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ export async function POST(request: NextRequest) {
       html: `
         <div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;max-width:600px;background:#0a0a0a;color:#e5e5e5;padding:32px;border-radius:8px;">
           <div style="margin-bottom:24px;">
-            <h1 style="color:#F0A623;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 4px;">Relevant Media Properties</h1>
+            <h1 style="color:#1D4ED8;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 4px;">Relevant Media Properties</h1>
             <p style="color:#555;font-size:12px;margin:0;">AV Beat · AV Beat — Company Story Engine</p>
           </div>
           <h2 style="font-size:18px;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px;">New Company Stories Queued for Review</h2>
@@ -32,11 +32,11 @@ export async function POST(request: NextRequest) {
             ${moreText}
           </div>
           <a href="${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL || 'https://avbeat.com'}/admin/company-tracker"
-             style="display:inline-block;background:#F0A623;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;">
+             style="display:inline-block;background:#1D4ED8;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;">
             Review Story Queue →
           </a>
           <p style="color:#444;font-size:12px;margin-top:24px;">
-            Manage settings at <a href="${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL || 'https://avbeat.com'}/admin/company-tracker" style="color:#F0A623;">Company Tracker</a>
+            Manage settings at <a href="${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL || 'https://avbeat.com'}/admin/company-tracker" style="color:#1D4ED8;">Company Tracker</a>
           </p>
         </div>
       `,
diff --git a/src/app/api/news/share-email/route.ts b/src/app/api/news/share-email/route.ts
index 14d3149..9955df9 100644
--- a/src/app/api/news/share-email/route.ts
+++ b/src/app/api/news/share-email/route.ts
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
     });
 
     const noteHtml = note
-      ? `<div style="background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #F0A623;padding:12px 16px;margin-bottom:20px;border-radius:2px;">
+      ? `<div style="background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #1D4ED8;padding:12px 16px;margin-bottom:20px;border-radius:2px;">
            <p style="margin:0;color:#aaa;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;">"${note}"</p>
          </div>`
       : "";
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
           <!-- Header -->
           <tr>
             <td style="background:#0a0a0a;border-bottom:1px solid #1a1a1a;padding:20px 28px;">
-              <p style="margin:0;color:#F0A623;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;">AV Beat</p>
+              <p style="margin:0;color:#1D4ED8;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;">AV Beat</p>
             </td>
           </tr>
           <!-- Body -->
@@ -53,10 +53,10 @@ export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
             <td style="padding:28px;">
               <p style="margin:0 0 8px;color:#555;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;">Someone shared an article with you</p>
               ${noteHtml}
-              <p style="margin:0 0 6px;color:#F0A623;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;">NEWS</p>
+              <p style="margin:0 0 6px;color:#1D4ED8;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;">NEWS</p>
               <h1 style="margin:0 0 12px;color:#f0f0f0;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;">${articleTitle}</h1>
               <p style="margin:0 0 24px;color:#999;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;">${articleExcerpt}</p>
-              <a href="${articleUrl}" style="display:inline-block;background:#F0A623;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:2px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;">Read Article</a>
+              <a href="${articleUrl}" style="display:inline-block;background:#1D4ED8;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:2px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;">Read Article</a>
             </td>
           </tr>
           <!-- Footer -->
diff --git a/src/app/api/newsletter/subscribe/route.ts b/src/app/api/newsletter/subscribe/route.ts
index c42c910..a0451c1 100644
--- a/src/app/api/newsletter/subscribe/route.ts
+++ b/src/app/api/newsletter/subscribe/route.ts
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ async function sendWelcome(email: string, topics?: string[]) {
 
   const topicsBlock =
     topics && topics.length > 0
-      ? `<p style="color:#aaa;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;margin:14px 0 0;">You'll receive coverage on: <strong style="color:#F0A623;">${topics.join(', ')}</strong></p>`
+      ? `<p style="color:#aaa;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;margin:14px 0 0;">You'll receive coverage on: <strong style="color:#1D4ED8;">${topics.join(', ')}</strong></p>`
       : '';
 
   await transporter.sendMail({
@@ -96,24 +96,24 @@ async function sendWelcome(email: string, topics?: string[]) {
     html: `
 <!DOCTYPE html>
 <html><head><meta charset="utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1" /><title>Welcome to AV Beat</title></head>
-<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background:#1c1815;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">
-<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="background:#1c1815;padding:40px 16px;">
+<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background:#F8FAFC;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">
+<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="background:#F8FAFC;padding:40px 16px;">
   <tr><td align="center">
-    <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600" style="max-width:600px;background:#231d18;border:1px solid #3a322b;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;">
+    <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600" style="max-width:600px;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #DCE6F2;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;">
       <tr><td style="padding:32px 36px 8px;">
-        <div style="font-family:'Courier New',monospace;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F0A623;">AV Beat Newsletter</div>
+        <div style="font-family:'Courier New',monospace;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1D4ED8;">AV Beat Newsletter</div>
         <h1 style="margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;color:#ffffff;font-weight:800;">You're in</h1>
-        <p style="margin:0;color:#FBEFE0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;">Thanks for subscribing to <strong style="color:#ffffff;">AV Beat</strong> — the digital platform for pro AV, live production, and display tech professionals.</p>
+        <p style="margin:0;color:#0F172A;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;">Thanks for subscribing to <strong style="color:#ffffff;">AV Beat</strong> — the digital platform for pro AV, live production, and display tech professionals.</p>
         ${topicsBlock}
       </td></tr>
       <tr><td style="padding:18px 36px 8px;">
-        <p style="margin:0;color:#C9BBA8;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;">You'll get one editorial dispatch a week — industry news, product launches, InfoComm/ISE coverage, and deep-dives. No spam, no sales calls.</p>
+        <p style="margin:0;color:#475569;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;">You'll get one editorial dispatch a week — industry news, product launches, InfoComm/ISE coverage, and deep-dives. No spam, no sales calls.</p>
       </td></tr>
       <tr><td style="padding:18px 36px 26px;" align="center">
-        <a href="${siteUrl}/news" style="display:inline-block;background:#F0A623;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;padding:11px 22px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase;">Browse AV Industry News</a>
+        <a href="${siteUrl}/news" style="display:inline-block;background:#1D4ED8;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;padding:11px 22px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase;">Browse AV Industry News</a>
       </td></tr>
-      <tr><td style="padding:18px 36px 28px;border-top:1px solid #3a322b;">
-        <p style="margin:0;color:#8a7e6e;font-size:11px;line-height:1.5;">You're receiving this because you signed up at <a href="${siteUrl}" style="color:#F0A623;text-decoration:none;">avbeat.com</a>. <a href="${siteUrl}/unsubscribe?email=${encodeURIComponent(email)}" style="color:#C9BBA8;">Unsubscribe anytime</a>.</p>
+      <tr><td style="padding:18px 36px 28px;border-top:1px solid #DCE6F2;">
+        <p style="margin:0;color:#8a7e6e;font-size:11px;line-height:1.5;">You're receiving this because you signed up at <a href="${siteUrl}" style="color:#1D4ED8;text-decoration:none;">avbeat.com</a>. <a href="${siteUrl}/unsubscribe?email=${encodeURIComponent(email)}" style="color:#475569;">Unsubscribe anytime</a>.</p>
       </td></tr>
     </table>
   </td></tr>
diff --git a/src/app/api/newsletter/subscribers/route.ts b/src/app/api/newsletter/subscribers/route.ts
index c8acd4f..35c8d58 100644
--- a/src/app/api/newsletter/subscribers/route.ts
+++ b/src/app/api/newsletter/subscribers/route.ts
@@ -124,37 +124,37 @@ export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
   const articlesHtml = articles
     .map(
       (a: { title: string; excerpt?: string; url?: string; image?: string; category?: string }) => `
-      <div style="border-bottom:1px solid #3a322b;padding:20px 0;">
-        ${a.category ? `<span style="color:#F0A623;font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;">${a.category}</span>` : ''}
+      <div style="border-bottom:1px solid #DCE6F2;padding:20px 0;">
+        ${a.category ? `<span style="color:#1D4ED8;font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;">${a.category}</span>` : ''}
         <h2 style="color:#e0e0e0;font-size:18px;margin:8px 0 6px;">
           ${a.url ? `<a href="${siteUrl}${a.url}" style="color:#e0e0e0;text-decoration:none;">${a.title}</a>` : a.title}
         </h2>
         ${a.excerpt ? `<p style="color:#888;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 10px;">${a.excerpt}</p>` : ''}
-        ${a.url ? `<a href="${siteUrl}${a.url}" style="color:#F0A623;font-size:13px;text-decoration:none;">Read more →</a>` : ''}
+        ${a.url ? `<a href="${siteUrl}${a.url}" style="color:#1D4ED8;font-size:13px;text-decoration:none;">Read more →</a>` : ''}
       </div>
     `
     )
     .join('');
 
   const emailHtml = `
-    <div style="background:#1c1815;padding:0;font-family:sans-serif;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;">
+    <div style="background:#F8FAFC;padding:0;font-family:sans-serif;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;">
       <!-- Header -->
-      <div style="background:#111;border-bottom:2px solid #F0A623;padding:24px 32px;">
-        <h1 style="color:#F0A623;font-size:22px;margin:0;font-weight:bold;">AV Beat</h1>
+      <div style="background:#111;border-bottom:2px solid #1D4ED8;padding:24px 32px;">
+        <h1 style="color:#1D4ED8;font-size:22px;margin:0;font-weight:bold;">AV Beat</h1>
         <p style="color:#555;font-size:12px;margin:4px 0 0;">News & Intelligence for Pro AV, Live Production & Display Tech</p>
       </div>
       <!-- Body -->
       <div style="padding:32px;">
         ${previewText ? `<p style="color:#aaa;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 24px;">${previewText}</p>` : ''}
-        ${customMessage ? `<div style="background:#231d18;border-left:3px solid #F0A623;padding:16px;margin-bottom:24px;"><p style="color:#e0e0e0;font-size:14px;margin:0;">${customMessage}</p></div>` : ''}
+        ${customMessage ? `<div style="background:#FFFFFF;border-left:3px solid #1D4ED8;padding:16px;margin-bottom:24px;"><p style="color:#e0e0e0;font-size:14px;margin:0;">${customMessage}</p></div>` : ''}
         ${articlesHtml}
       </div>
       <!-- Footer -->
-      <div style="background:#1c1815;padding:24px 32px;border-top:1px solid #3a322b;">
+      <div style="background:#F8FAFC;padding:24px 32px;border-top:1px solid #DCE6F2;">
         <p style="color:#555;font-size:12px;margin:0;">You're receiving this because you subscribed at avbeat.com.</p>
         <p style="color:#555;font-size:12px;margin:8px 0 0;">
-          <a href="${siteUrl}" style="color:#F0A623;">Visit AV Beat</a> · 
-          <a href="${siteUrl}/unsubscribe?email={{email}}" style="color:#F0A623;">Unsubscribe</a>
+          <a href="${siteUrl}" style="color:#1D4ED8;">Visit AV Beat</a> · 
+          <a href="${siteUrl}/unsubscribe?email={{email}}" style="color:#1D4ED8;">Unsubscribe</a>
         </p>
       </div>
     </div>
diff --git a/src/app/api/newsletter/templates/route.ts b/src/app/api/newsletter/templates/route.ts
index 02c2114..e9714dc 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 || '#F0A623',
+      accent_color: accent_color || '#1D4ED8',
       article_blocks: article_blocks || [],
       is_preset: false,
     })
diff --git a/src/app/articles/[slug]/ArticleDetailClient.tsx b/src/app/articles/[slug]/ArticleDetailClient.tsx
index 9d3fe72..ce98f00 100644
--- a/src/app/articles/[slug]/ArticleDetailClient.tsx
+++ b/src/app/articles/[slug]/ArticleDetailClient.tsx
@@ -227,11 +227,11 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
 
       {/* Breadcrumb navigation */}
       {/* DO NOT OVERRIDE — article breadcrumb and back navigation */}
-      <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#231d18]">
+      <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
         <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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+          <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Home</Link>
           <span>/</span>
-          <Link href={sectionHref} className="hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors">{sectionLabel}</Link>
+          <Link href={sectionHref} className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+                <Link href={sectionHref} className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] 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/${article.authorSlug}`}
-                      className="font-heading font-bold text-sm hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-[#e0e0e0]">
+                      className="font-heading font-bold text-sm hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-[#e0e0e0]">
                       {article.author}
                     </Link>
                     <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#777]">{article.authorTitle}</p>
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                       <>
                         <a href={`mailto:?subject=${encodeURIComponent(article.title)}&body=${encodeURIComponent(articleUrl)}`}
                            aria-label="Share via email" title="Email"
-                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                           <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
                             <rect x="2" y="4" width="20" height="16" rx="2" />
                             <path d="m22 7-8.97 5.7a1.94 1.94 0 0 1-2.06 0L2 7" />
@@ -294,39 +294,39 @@ export default function ArticleDetailClient({ article, relatedArticles, relatedF
                         </a>
                         <a href={`https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=${encodeURIComponent(articleUrl)}`}
                            target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on LinkedIn" title="LinkedIn"
-                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#0a66c2] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#0a66c2] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                           <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M19 0h-14C2.24 0 0 2.24 0 5v14c0 2.76 2.24 5 5 5h14c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5V5c0-2.76-2.24-5-5-5zM8 19H5V8h3v11zM6.5 6.73a1.75 1.75 0 1 1 0-3.5 1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 3.5zM20 19h-3v-5.6c0-3.37-4-3.12-4 0V19h-3V8h3v1.77c1.4-2.59 7-2.78 7 2.48V19z"/></svg>
                         </a>
                         <a href={`https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=${encodeURIComponent(articleUrl)}&text=${encodeURIComponent(article.title)}&via=BroadcastBeat`}
                            target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on X" title="X (Twitter)"
-                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                           <svg width="14" height="14" 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"/></svg>
                         </a>
                         <a href={`https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=${encodeURIComponent(articleUrl)}`}
                            target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on Facebook" title="Facebook"
-                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#1877f2] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#1877f2] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                           <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M24 12.073c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12S0 5.446 0 12.073C0 18.062 4.388 23.027 10.125 23.927v-8.385H7.078v-3.47h3.047V9.43c0-3.007 1.792-4.669 4.533-4.669 1.312 0 2.686.235 2.686.235v2.953H15.83c-1.491 0-1.956.925-1.956 1.874v2.25h3.328l-.532 3.47h-2.796v8.385C19.612 23.027 24 18.062 24 12.073z"/></svg>
                         </a>
                         <a href={`https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=${encodeURIComponent(articleUrl)}&title=${encodeURIComponent(article.title)}`}
                            target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on Reddit" title="Reddit"
-                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#ff4500] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#ff4500] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                           <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M12 0A12 12 0 0 0 0 12a12 12 0 0 0 12 12 12 12 0 0 0 12-12A12 12 0 0 0 12 0zm5.01 4.744c.688 0 1.25.561 1.25 1.249a1.25 1.25 0 0 1-2.498.056l-2.597-.547-.8 3.747c1.824.07 3.48.632 4.674 1.488.308-.309.73-.491 1.207-.491.968 0 1.754.786 1.754 1.754 0 .716-.435 1.333-1.01 1.614a3.111 3.111 0 0 1 .042.52c0 2.694-3.13 4.87-7.004 4.87-3.874 0-7.004-2.176-7.004-4.87 0-.183.015-.366.043-.534A1.748 1.748 0 0 1 4.028 12c0-.968.786-1.754 1.754-1.754.463 0 .898.196 1.207.49 1.207-.883 2.878-1.43 4.744-1.487l.885-4.182a.342.342 0 0 1 .14-.197.35.35 0 0 1 .238-.042l2.906.617a1.214 1.214 0 0 1 1.108-.701zM9.25 12C8.561 12 8 12.562 8 13.25c0 .687.561 1.248 1.25 1.248.687 0 1.248-.561 1.248-1.249 0-.688-.561-1.249-1.249-1.249zm5.5 0c-.687 0-1.248.561-1.248 1.25 0 .687.561 1.248 1.249 1.248.688 0 1.249-.561 1.249-1.249 0-.687-.562-1.249-1.25-1.249zm-5.466 3.99a.327.327 0 0 0-.231.094.33.33 0 0 0 0 .463c.842.842 2.484.913 2.961.913.477 0 2.105-.056 2.961-.913a.361.361 0 0 0 .029-.463.33.33 0 0 0-.464 0c-.547.533-1.684.73-2.512.73-.828 0-1.979-.196-2.512-.73a.326.326 0 0 0-.232-.095z"/></svg>
                         </a>
                         <a href={`https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=${encodeURIComponent(article.title + " " + articleUrl)}`}
                            target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on WhatsApp" title="WhatsApp"
-                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#25d366] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                           className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#25d366] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                           <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M.057 24l1.687-6.163a11.867 11.867 0 0 1-1.587-5.945C.16 5.335 5.495 0 12.05 0a11.817 11.817 0 0 1 8.413 3.488 11.824 11.824 0 0 1 3.48 8.414c-.003 6.557-5.338 11.892-11.893 11.892a11.9 11.9 0 0 1-5.688-1.448L.057 24zm6.597-3.807c1.676.995 3.276 1.591 5.392 1.592 5.448 0 9.886-4.434 9.889-9.885.002-5.462-4.415-9.89-9.881-9.892-5.452 0-9.887 4.434-9.889 9.884-.001 2.225.651 3.891 1.746 5.634l-.999 3.648 3.742-.981zm11.387-5.464c-.074-.124-.272-.198-.57-.347-.297-.149-1.758-.868-2.031-.967-.272-.099-.47-.149-.669.149-.198.297-.768.967-.941 1.165-.173.198-.347.223-.644.074-.297-.149-1.255-.462-2.39-1.475-.883-.788-1.48-1.761-1.653-2.059-.173-.297-.018-.458.13-.606.134-.133.297-.347.446-.521.151-.172.2-.296.3-.495.099-.198.05-.372-.025-.521-.075-.148-.669-1.611-.916-2.206-.242-.579-.487-.501-.669-.51l-.57-.01c-.198 0-.52.074-.792.372s-1.04 1.016-1.04 2.479 1.065 2.876 1.213 3.074c.149.198 2.095 3.2 5.076 4.487.711.306 1.265.489 1.697.626.713.226 1.362.194 1.875.118.572-.085 1.758-.719 2.006-1.413.248-.694.248-1.289.173-1.413z"/></svg>
                         </a>
                         <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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                          className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] 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"/>
                           </svg>
                         </button>
-                        <span className="w-px h-5 bg-[#3a322b] mx-1" aria-hidden="true" />
+                        <span className="w-px h-5 bg-[#DCE6F2] mx-1" aria-hidden="true" />
                       </>
                     );
                   })()}
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                    className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-blue-300 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                     {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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors rounded-sm cursor-default">
+                      className="px-3 py-1 text-xs font-body bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] font-body text-sm hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-[#1D4ED8] font-body text-sm hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                 <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-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-0.5">
+                      <p className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
+                      <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+                <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
+                        <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                            <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline font-body font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider"
+                  className="block mt-4 pt-3 border-t border-[#222] text-[11px] text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#F0A623] text-white px-4 py-3 rounded-sm text-sm font-body shadow-lg z-50">
+          className="fixed bottom-4 right-4 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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 e9da48d..68bb38e 100644
--- a/src/app/articles/[slug]/components/CommentsSection.tsx
+++ b/src/app/articles/[slug]/components/CommentsSection.tsx
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ export default function CommentsSection({ articleSlug }: CommentsSectionProps) {
   };
 
   return (
-    <section className="mt-10 pt-8 border-t border-[#3a322b]">
+    <section className="mt-10 pt-8 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
       {/* Section Header */}
       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-6">
         <span className="section-label">Comments</span>
@@ -127,15 +127,15 @@ export default function CommentsSection({ articleSlug }: CommentsSectionProps) {
             {comments.length} {comments.length === 1 ? "comment" : "comments"}
           </span>
         )}
-        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
       </div>
 
       {/* Comment Form */}
       {user ? (
         <form onSubmit={handleSubmit} className="mb-8">
           <div className="flex gap-3">
-            <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#412402] border border-[#2a3a50] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5">
-              <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#F0A623]">
+            <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#2a3a50] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5">
+              <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#1D4ED8]">
                 {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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
+                className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors placeholder-[#444] resize-none"
               />
               {error && (
-                <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#D85A30] mt-1.5">{error}</p>
+                <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#F0A623]">
+                  className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#1D4ED8]">
                   {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-[#412402] rounded-sm p-5 flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
+        <div className="mb-8 bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide px-5 py-2 rounded-sm transition-colors">
+            className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#231d18] 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-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623]">
+                    <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#1D4ED8]">
                       {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-[#D85A30] transition-all disabled:opacity-30">
+                        className="ml-auto opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 font-body text-[11px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-all disabled:opacity-30">
                         {deletingId === comment.id ? "Deleting..." : "Delete"}
                       </button>
                     )}
diff --git a/src/app/auth-debug/ClientReadout.tsx b/src/app/auth-debug/ClientReadout.tsx
index f38bd6e..2bf1c8a 100644
--- a/src/app/auth-debug/ClientReadout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/auth-debug/ClientReadout.tsx
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ export default function ClientReadout() {
   }, []);
 
   return (
-    <pre style={{ padding: 20, fontFamily: "monospace", whiteSpace: "pre-wrap", background: "#231d18", color: "#bbb", borderTop: "1px solid #333" }}>
+    <pre style={{ padding: 20, fontFamily: "monospace", whiteSpace: "pre-wrap", background: "#FFFFFF", color: "#bbb", borderTop: "1px solid #333" }}>
       {JSON.stringify(out, null, 2)}
     </pre>
   );
diff --git a/src/app/authors/[slug]/page.tsx b/src/app/authors/[slug]/page.tsx
index a2151b8..7e68393 100644
--- a/src/app/authors/[slug]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/authors/[slug]/page.tsx
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="bg-[#1c1815] min-h-screen">
+      <main className="bg-[#F8FAFC] min-h-screen">
       <aside className="float-right ml-6 mb-6 hidden lg:block max-w-[300px]"><SidebarAdStack /></aside>
         {/* Cover Image */}
         <div className="relative h-40 md:h-52 overflow-hidden">
@@ -126,14 +126,14 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
               className="w-full h-full object-cover opacity-40"
             />
           )}
-          <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-[#1c1815] via-[#1c1815]/60 to-transparent" />
+          <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-[#F8FAFC] via-[#F8FAFC]/60 to-transparent" />
         </div>
 
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
           {/* Author Header */}
           <div className="relative -mt-16 md:-mt-20 mb-6">
             <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-end gap-4">
-              <div className="w-24 h-24 md:w-28 md:h-28 rounded-full overflow-hidden border-4 border-[#1c1815] flex-shrink-0 bg-[#231d18]">
+              <div className="w-24 h-24 md:w-28 md:h-28 rounded-full overflow-hidden border-4 border-[#F8FAFC] flex-shrink-0 bg-[#FFFFFF]">
                 {profile && (
                   <AppImage
                     src={profile.avatar_url}
@@ -145,10 +145,10 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                 )}
               </div>
               <div className="pb-1 flex-1">
-                <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-[#FBEFE0] leading-tight">
+                <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-[#0F172A] leading-tight">
                   {loading ? "Loading…" : profile?.display_name || "Author"}
                 </h1>
-                <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#F0A623] mt-0.5">
+                <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] 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={`${profile.display_name} on Twitter`}
-                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
+                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
                     >
                       <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
                         <path d="M18.244 2.25h3.308l-7.227 8.26 8.502 11.24H16.17l-5.214-6.817L4.99 21.75H1.68l7.73-8.835L1.254 2.25H8.08l4.713 6.231zm-1.161 17.52h1.833L7.084 4.126H5.117z" />
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                       target="_blank"
                       rel="noopener noreferrer"
                       aria-label={`${profile.display_name} on LinkedIn`}
-                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
+                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] text-[#888] transition-colors rounded-sm"
+                      className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#412402]/30 border border-[#412402] px-2.5 py-1 rounded-sm"
+                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#DCE6F2]/30 border border-[#DCE6F2] px-2.5 py-1 rounded-sm"
                 >
                   {spec}
                 </span>
@@ -232,12 +232,12 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
           )}
 
           {/* Tabs */}
-          <div className="flex gap-0 border-b border-[#3a322b] mb-6">
+          <div className="flex gap-0 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] mb-6">
             <button
               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-[#F0A623] text-[#F0A623]"
+                  ? "border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#1D4ED8]"
                   : "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 ${
                 activeTab === "about"
-                  ? "border-[#F0A623] text-[#F0A623]"
+                  ? "border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#1D4ED8]"
                   : "border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]"
               }`}
             >
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                     <Link
                       key={article.slug}
                       href={`/articles/${article.slug}`}
-                      className="group bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors rounded-sm overflow-hidden article-card"
+                      className="group bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]">
+                          <span className="font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8]">
                             {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-[#F0A623] transition-colors leading-snug mb-2 line-clamp-2">
+                        <h3 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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">
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
           {/* About tab */}
           {activeTab === "about" && profile && (
             <div className="max-w-3xl pb-10 space-y-5">
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6">
                 <p className="section-label mb-4">Biography</p>
                 {profile.bio ? (
                   <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#aaaaaa] leading-relaxed whitespace-pre-line">
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                 profile.address_line1 ||
                 profile.city ||
                 profile.country) && (
-                <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6">
+                <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6">
                   <p className="section-label mb-4">Contact</p>
                   <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-5">
                     {addressLines.length > 0 && (
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                         </p>
                         <a
                           href={`tel:${profile.phone.replace(/\s+/g, "")}`}
-                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline"
                         >
                           {profile.phone}
                         </a>
@@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
                         </p>
                         <a
                           href={`mailto:${profile.email}`}
-                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#F0A623] hover:underline break-all"
+                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline break-all"
+                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline break-all"
                         >
                           {profile.website.replace(/^https?:\/\//, "").replace(/\/$/, "")}
                         </a>
@@ -392,7 +392,7 @@ export default function AuthorProfilePage() {
               )}
 
               {/* Profile facts */}
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6">
                 <p className="section-label mb-4">Profile</p>
                 <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
                   {locationLine && (
diff --git a/src/app/contributor/page.tsx b/src/app/contributor/page.tsx
index 2b371a7..8312464 100644
--- a/src/app/contributor/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/contributor/page.tsx
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ export default function ContributorDashboard() {
                 className={`w-full flex items-center gap-3 px-3 py-2.5 rounded-lg text-sm transition-colors text-left ${
                   view === item.id
                     ? 'bg-[#c9a84c]/10 text-[#c9a84c] border border-[#c9a84c]/20'
-                    : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#231d18]'
+                    : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]'
                 }`}
               >
                 <span className="text-base w-5 text-center">{item.icon}</span>
@@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ export default function ContributorDashboard() {
                 <button onClick={() => setView('new-post')} className="px-5 py-2.5 bg-[#c9a84c] text-black font-semibold rounded-lg text-sm hover:bg-[#b8973b] transition-colors">
                   + New Post
                 </button>
-                <button onClick={() => setView('my-posts')} className="px-5 py-2.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-white rounded-lg text-sm hover:bg-[#222] transition-colors">
+                <button onClick={() => setView('my-posts')} className="px-5 py-2.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-white rounded-lg text-sm hover:bg-[#222] transition-colors">
                   View My Posts
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -453,7 +453,7 @@ export default function ContributorDashboard() {
                     {submittingPost ? 'Submitting...' : profile?.role === 'contributor' ? 'Submit for Review' : 'Publish Post'}
                   </button>
                   <button type="button" onClick={() => setView('overview')}
-                    className="px-5 py-2.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-[#888] rounded-lg text-sm hover:text-white hover:bg-[#222] transition-colors">
+                    className="px-5 py-2.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-[#888] rounded-lg text-sm hover:text-white hover:bg-[#222] transition-colors">
                     Cancel
                   </button>
                 </div>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-console/page.tsx
index dbeab1f..0b41df6 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-[#231d18] text-[#F0A623] px-1 py-0.5 rounded text-sm font-mono">$1</code>')
+    .replace(/`([^`]+)`/g, '<code class="bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium"
+              className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#412402] text-white'
+                      ? 'border-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium"
+            className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623]"
+          className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-white text-sm rounded px-2 py-1.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
         >
           {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-[#F0A623] text-xs">{profile.title}</p>
+          <p className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]/40 pl-3">"{profile.exampleLead}"</p>
+          <p className="text-[#aaa] text-xs italic leading-relaxed border-l-2 border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623] text-white' : 'bg-[#1e2a3a] text-[#aaa] hover:text-white'}`}
+                  className={`text-xs px-2.5 py-1 rounded transition-colors ${filterSite === f ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">{p.name}</span>
+                    <span className="text-white text-xs font-medium group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] font-bold">Response #{idx + 1}</span>
+                  <span className="text-[10px] text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity">Jump ↑</span>
+                  <span className="text-[10px] text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-sm transition-colors">← Dashboard</Link>
+          <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#412402] border-[#F0A623]/40 text-[#F0A623]'
+                ? 'bg-[#DCE6F2] border-[#1D4ED8]/40 text-[#1D4ED8]'
                 : 'bg-[#1e2a3a] border-[#2a3a50] text-[#555] hover:text-[#aaa]'
             }`}
             title="Toggle response history sidebar"
           >
             History
             {assistantMessageCount > 0 && (
-              <span className="ml-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] text-white text-[9px] font-bold px-1 py-0.5 rounded-full">{assistantMessageCount}</span>
+              <span className="ml-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-xs transition-colors">Health</Link>
-          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/settings" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#F0A623] text-xs transition-colors">Settings</Link>
+          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/health" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] text-xs transition-colors">Health</Link>
+          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/settings" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]/40 bg-[#1e2a3a]'
+                        ? 'border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623] transition-colors"
+                className="text-[10px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors"
               >
                 Refresh
               </button>
-              <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/health" className="text-[10px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+              <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console/health" className="text-[10px] text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-xs rounded px-2 py-1 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               >
                 <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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-xs rounded px-2 py-1 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               >
                 {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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors ml-auto"
+              className="text-[10px] text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#412402] text-white text-sm' :'bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] text-[#ccc] text-sm'
+                    msg.role === 'user' ?'bg-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] bg-[#111827] border border-[#F0A623]/30 px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors font-medium"
+                        className="text-[10px] text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '0ms' }} />
-                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '150ms' }} />
-                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#F0A623] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '300ms' }} />
+                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '0ms' }} />
+                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded-full animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: '150ms' }} />
+                    <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] placeholder-[#444]"
+                className="flex-1 bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] placeholder-[#444]"
                 autoFocus
               />
               <button
                 onClick={handleFetchUrl}
                 disabled={fetchingUrl}
-                className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white text-xs px-3 py-2 rounded transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors"
+                className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors"
+                className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] bg-[#111827] border border-[#1e2a3a] px-2 py-1 rounded transition-colors"
+                className="text-xs text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] placeholder-[#333] resize-none"
               />
               <div className="flex flex-col gap-2">
                 <button
                   onClick={() => handleSend()}
                   disabled={isStreaming || !input.trim()}
-                  className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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 30c28d0..c948902 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-[#F0A623]/30 border-t-[#F0A623] rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8]/30 border-t-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-sm transition-colors">← AI Console</Link>
+          <Link href="/dashboard/ai-console" className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors font-medium"
+          className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                   >
                     <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-[#F0A623]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                   >
                     <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-[#F0A623]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                   >
                     <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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.auto_failover ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-32 bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               >
                 <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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               >
                 {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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               >
                 {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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.save_session_history ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               >
                 <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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.streaming_enabled ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.background_use_local ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-32 bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#2a3a50] text-white text-sm rounded-lg px-3 py-2 focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </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-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#2a3a50]'}`}
+                className={`w-10 h-5 rounded-full transition-colors relative ${settings.priority_queue_enabled ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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 a40d927..e3be041 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' ? '#F0A623' : '#a855f7'}
+              stroke={selectedCompany === 'rmp' ? '#1D4ED8' : '#a855f7'}
               strokeWidth={2}
-              dot={{ fill: selectedCompany === 'rmp' ? '#F0A623' : '#a855f7', r: 3 }}
+              dot={{ fill: selectedCompany === 'rmp' ? '#1D4ED8' : '#a855f7', r: 3 }}
             />
           </LineChart>
         </ResponsiveContainer>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/editorial/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/editorial/page.tsx
index ea38ef0..d37cd26 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-[#F0A623] ml-1">{sortDir === 'desc' ? '↓' : '↑'}</span>;
+    return <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#0a0a0a] text-[#e0e0e0]">
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-[#1e1e1e] bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <div className="border-b border-[#1e1e1e] bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         <div className="max-w-[1400px] mx-auto px-6 py-5 flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-xl font-bold text-white tracking-tight">Editorial Dashboard</h1>
@@ -294,13 +294,13 @@ 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white rounded transition-colors"
+              className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white rounded transition-colors"
             >
               + New Article
             </Link>
             <Link
               href="/dashboard/adops"
-              className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#3a322b] text-[#aaa] border border-[#3a322b] rounded transition-colors"
+              className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] text-[#aaa] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded transition-colors"
             >
               Ad Ops →
             </Link>
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
               <button
                 key={card.label}
                 onClick={card.onClick}
-                className="bg-[#111] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-lg p-4 text-left hover:border-[#3a322b] transition-colors cursor-pointer"
+                className="bg-[#111] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-lg p-4 text-left hover:border-[#DCE6F2] transition-colors cursor-pointer"
               >
                 <div className={`text-xl font-bold ${card.color}`}>{card.value}</div>
                 <div className="text-[11px] text-[#666] mt-1 uppercase tracking-wider">{card.label}</div>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                    ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors"
             />
             {searchQuery && (
               <button
@@ -376,10 +376,10 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Pipeline Table */}
-        <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+              <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
             <div className="overflow-x-auto">
               <table className="w-full text-xs">
                 <thead>
-                  <tr className="border-b border-[#231d18] bg-[#0a0a0a]">
+                  <tr className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] bg-[#0a0a0a]">
                     <th className="text-left px-4 py-3 text-[#555] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider w-[30%]">Article</th>
                     <th className="text-left px-3 py-3 text-[#555] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider">Status</th>
                     <th
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ export default function EditorialDashboard() {
                               <span className="text-[#555]">{article.author_name}</span>
                             )}
                             {article.category && (
-                              <span className="text-[#F0A623]/70 bg-[#F0A623]/10 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded text-[10px]">
+                              <span className="text-[#1D4ED8]/70 bg-[#1D4ED8]/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 0cf8ea5..d295c2e 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-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+        <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
       )}
 
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-[#231d18] bg-[#0f0f0f]">
+      <div className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] bg-[#0f0f0f]">
         <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 py-4">
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
             <div>
@@ -294,13 +294,13 @@ 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
               >
                 + Add Event
               </button>
               <button
                 onClick={() => setShowGenerateModal(true)}
-                className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#3a322b] border border-[#333] text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#333] text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
               >
                 Generate Story
               </button>
@@ -316,8 +316,8 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                 onClick={() => setSiteFilter(s)}
                 className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors ${
                   siteFilter === s
-                    ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
-                    : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#333]'
+                    ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
+                    : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#333]'
                 }`}
               >
                 {s === '' ? 'All Sites' : s === '1' ? '🔵 AV Beat' : '🟠 AV Beat'}
@@ -326,14 +326,14 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
           </div>
 
           {/* Tabs */}
-          <div className="flex gap-1 mt-4 border-b border-[#231d18]">
+          <div className="flex gap-1 mt-4 border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
             {tabs.map(tab => (
               <button
                 key={tab.id}
                 onClick={() => setActiveTab(tab.id)}
                 className={`px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium transition-colors border-b-2 -mb-px ${
                   activeTab === tab.id
-                    ? 'border-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                    ? 'border-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
                     : 'border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-white'
                 }`}
               >
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
       <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 py-6">
         {loadingData ? (
           <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-20">
-            <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+            <div className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
           </div>
         ) : (
           <>
@@ -383,7 +383,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                               <span>Engine: {formatDate(event.story_engine_start_date)} – {formatDate(event.story_engine_end_date)}</span>
                               {event.official_site && (
                                 <a href={`https://${event.official_site}`} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                                  className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">{event.official_site}</a>
+                                  className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">{event.official_site}</a>
                               )}
                             </div>
                             <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mt-2 text-xs text-[#555]">
@@ -400,13 +400,13 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                             <button
                               onClick={() => handleExtractStyle(event.event_name)}
                               disabled={actionLoading === 'style-' + event.event_name}
-                              className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#3a322b] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-xs rounded transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                              className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-xs rounded transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                             >
                               {actionLoading === 'style-' + event.event_name ? 'Extracting...' : 'Extract Style'}
                             </button>
                             <button
                               onClick={() => { setEditingEvent(event); setShowEventModal(true); }}
-                              className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#3a322b] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-xs rounded transition-colors"
+                              className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-xs rounded transition-colors"
                             >
                               Edit Dates
                             </button>
@@ -440,8 +440,8 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                       onClick={() => setQueueStatus(s)}
                       className={`px-3 py-1 rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors ${
                         queueStatus === s
-                          ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
-                          : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#333]'
+                          ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
+                          : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888] hover:text-white border border-[#333]'
                       }`}
                     >
                       {s.replace('_', ' ')}
@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1 flex-wrap">
                             <SiteBadge siteId={item.site_id} />
                             {item.source_show && (
-                              <span className="text-xs text-[#555] bg-[#231d18] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">{item.source_show}</span>
+                              <span className="text-xs text-[#555] bg-[#FFFFFF] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">{item.source_show}</span>
                             )}
                             {item.show_phase && (
                               <span className={`text-xs ${PHASE_LABELS[item.show_phase]?.color || 'text-gray-500'}`}>
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                             <span className={`text-xs px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${
                               item.status === 'published' ? 'bg-green-900/20 text-green-400' :
                               item.status === 'rejected' ? 'bg-red-900/20 text-red-400' :
-                              item.status === 'generated'? 'bg-blue-900/20 text-blue-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888]'
+                              item.status === 'generated'? 'bg-blue-900/20 text-blue-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888]'
                             }`}>{item.status}</span>
                             {item.quality_confidence !== null && (
                               <span className={`text-xs ${item.quality_confidence >= 0.85 ? 'text-green-400' : item.quality_confidence >= 0.7 ? 'text-yellow-400' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
@@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
 
                           {/* Expanded content */}
                           {expandedItem === item.id && item.generated_content && (
-                            <div className="mt-3 p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#231d18]">
+                            <div className="mt-3 p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#FFFFFF]">
                               <div
                                 className="text-[#aaa] text-xs prose prose-invert max-w-none"
                                 dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: item.generated_content.slice(0, 1500) + (item.generated_content.length > 1500 ? '...' : '') }}
@@ -501,7 +501,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 flex-shrink-0">
                           <button
                             onClick={() => setExpandedItem(expandedItem === item.id ? null : item.id)}
-                            className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#3a322b] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-xs rounded transition-colors"
+                            className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-xs rounded transition-colors"
                           >
                             {expandedItem === item.id ? 'Hide' : 'Preview'}
                           </button>
@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                   <select
                     value={showFilter}
                     onChange={e => setShowFilter(e.target.value)}
-                    className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] text-white text-xs rounded px-2 py-1"
+                    className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] text-white text-xs rounded px-2 py-1"
                   >
                     <option value="">All Shows</option>
                     {events.map(e => <option key={e.id} value={e.id}>{e.event_name}</option>)}
@@ -564,13 +564,13 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                         <tr><td colSpan={5} className="text-center py-8 text-[#555]">No exhibitors found.</td></tr>
                       )}
                       {exhibitors.map(ex => (
-                        <tr key={ex.id} className="border-b border-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#0f0f0f]">
+                        <tr key={ex.id} className="border-b border-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#0f0f0f]">
                           <td className="px-4 py-3 text-white font-medium">{ex.company_name}</td>
                           <td className="px-4 py-3 text-[#888]">{ex.booth_number || '—'}</td>
                           <td className="px-4 py-3">
                             <span className={`text-xs px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded ${
                               ex.preview_story_status === 'published' ? 'bg-green-900/20 text-green-400' :
-                              ex.preview_story_status === 'generated'? 'bg-blue-900/20 text-blue-400' : 'bg-[#231d18] text-[#888]'
+                              ex.preview_story_status === 'generated'? 'bg-blue-900/20 text-blue-400' : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#888]'
                             }`}>{ex.preview_story_status}</span>
                           </td>
                           <td className="px-4 py-3">
@@ -613,14 +613,14 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                             Updated: {formatDate(profile.last_updated)}
                           </p>
                           {expandedItem === profile.id && profile.style_guide_text && (
-                            <div className="mt-3 p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#231d18]">
+                            <div className="mt-3 p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#FFFFFF]">
                               <p className="text-[#aaa] text-xs whitespace-pre-wrap">{profile.style_guide_text}</p>
                             </div>
                           )}
                         </div>
                         <button
                           onClick={() => setExpandedItem(expandedItem === profile.id ? null : profile.id)}
-                          className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#3a322b] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-xs rounded transition-colors flex-shrink-0"
+                          className="px-2 py-1 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#333] text-[#888] hover:text-white text-xs rounded transition-colors flex-shrink-0"
                         >
                           {expandedItem === profile.id ? 'Hide' : 'View Guide'}
                         </button>
@@ -637,24 +637,24 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                 <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-xl p-6">
                   <h2 className="text-white font-semibold mb-4">Show Engine Settings</h2>
                   <div className="space-y-4 text-sm text-[#888]">
-                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#231d18]">
+                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <p className="text-white font-medium mb-1">Annual Date Discovery</p>
                       <p>Runs automatically on January 1 each year. Searches official show websites and Google for confirmed dates. Sends admin notification when dates are set or when manual review is needed.</p>
                     </div>
-                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#231d18]">
+                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <p className="text-white font-medium mb-1">Pen Name Rosters</p>
                       <p className="mb-2"><strong className="text-[#aaa]">AV Beat (12 writers):</strong> Michael Strand, David Harlow, Karen Fielding, James Mercer (primary NAB), Peter Calloway, Sandra Voss, Brian Kowalski, Laura Pennington, Thomas Reeves, Christine Vale, Marcus Webb, Ellen Forsythe</p>
                       <p><strong className="text-[#aaa]">AV Beat (7 writers):</strong> Rex Chandler, Dana Flux, Derek Wainwright, Sloane Rigging, Chip Crosspoint, Blair Presenter, Jordan Lumen</p>
                     </div>
-                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#231d18]">
+                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <p className="text-white font-medium mb-1">SEO Tier Priority</p>
                       <p>Tier 1 (Max): NAB Las Vegas, IBC, InfoComm, ISE · Tier 2 (High): NAB NY, BroadcastAsia, CABSAT, AES, InfoComm EDGE/China/LatAm · Tier 3 (Standard): MPTS, SET Expo, NATPE, InfoComm India, FORTÉ LIVE · Tier 4 (Light): NewsTECHForum, TAB, SVVS, Hamburg Open, AVIXA Regional</p>
                     </div>
-                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#231d18]">
+                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <p className="text-white font-medium mb-1">NAB Cross-Post to AV Beat</p>
                       <p>NAB exhibitors with AV-eligible products (projectors, displays, conferencing, control systems, digital signage, installed audio, AV-over-IP) automatically generate stories on AV Beat using AV Beat pen names.</p>
                     </div>
-                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#231d18]">
+                    <div className="p-3 bg-[#0a0a0a] rounded-lg border border-[#FFFFFF]">
                       <p className="text-white font-medium mb-1">Blocked Competitor Sources</p>
                       <p>BB: tvtechnology.com, broadcastingcable.com, sportsvideo.org, digitaltveurope.com, nexttv.com · AV: ravepubs.com, avnetwork.com, commercialintegrator.com, systemscontractor.com, avinteractive.com · Note: infocommshow.org, iseurope.org, nabshow.com, avixa.org are PRIMARY sources — not blocked.</p>
                     </div>
@@ -779,14 +779,14 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={actionLoading === 'save-event'}
-                  className="flex-1 py-2 bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="flex-1 py-2 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                 >
                   {actionLoading === 'save-event' ? 'Saving...' : 'Save Event'}
                 </button>
                 <button
                   type="button"
                   onClick={() => { setShowEventModal(false); setEditingEvent(null); }}
-                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#3a322b] border border-[#333] text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#333] text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
                 >
                   Cancel
                 </button>
@@ -857,14 +857,14 @@ export default function ShowCalendarPage() {
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={actionLoading === 'generate'}
-                  className="flex-1 py-2 bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="flex-1 py-2 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-blue-500 text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                 >
                   {actionLoading === 'generate' ? 'Generating...' : 'Generate Story'}
                 </button>
                 <button
                   type="button"
                   onClick={() => setShowGenerateModal(false)}
-                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#3a322b] border border-[#333] text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#333] text-white text-sm rounded-lg transition-colors"
                 >
                   Cancel
                 </button>
diff --git a/src/app/error.tsx b/src/app/error.tsx
index f599f0e..96503a2 100644
--- a/src/app/error.tsx
+++ b/src/app/error.tsx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ export default function Error({
     console.error("[route error]", error);
   }, [error]);
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1c1815] text-[#e0e0e0] p-6">
+    <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-[#F8FAFC] text-[#e0e0e0] p-6">
       <div className="max-w-md text-center">
         <h2 className="font-heading text-2xl mb-3">Something went wrong</h2>
         <p className="text-[#888] text-sm mb-4 font-body">
@@ -25,13 +25,13 @@ export default function Error({
         <div className="flex gap-3 justify-center">
           <button
             onClick={() => reset()}
-            className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#F0A623] text-white text-sm rounded-sm hover:bg-[#BA7517] transition-colors"
+            className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white text-sm rounded-sm hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors"
           >
             Try again
           </button>
           <Link
             href="/home-page"
-            className="px-4 py-2 border border-[#333] text-sm rounded-sm hover:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors"
+            className="px-4 py-2 border border-[#333] text-sm rounded-sm hover:border-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors"
           >
             Home
           </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/[slug]/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/[slug]/page.tsx
index 5f7022c..32758f7 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/[slug]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/[slug]/page.tsx
@@ -74,27 +74,27 @@ 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-[#F0A623]' };
+    if (activeMetric === 'replies') return { value: thread.reply_count, label: 'replies', color: 'text-[#1D4ED8]' };
     return { value: thread.view_count, label: 'views', color: 'text-[#f59e0b]' };
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl overflow-hidden mb-6">
+    <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl overflow-hidden mb-6">
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+      <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
           <span className="text-lg">🏆</span>
           <h2 className="text-white font-heading font-bold text-base">Top Performing Threads</h2>
         </div>
         {/* Metric Tabs */}
-        <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1">
+        <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1">
           {metrics.map(m => (
             <button
               key={m.value}
               onClick={() => setActiveMetric(m.value)}
               className={`px-3 py-1 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors whitespace-nowrap ${
                 activeMetric === m.value
-                  ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                  ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
                   : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'
               }`}
             >
@@ -111,12 +111,12 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId: string }) {
           <>
             {[...Array(5)].map((_, i) => (
               <div key={i} className="flex items-center gap-3 px-5 py-3">
-                <div className="w-6 h-6 bg-[#3a322b] rounded animate-pulse flex-shrink-0" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded animate-pulse flex-shrink-0" />
                 <div className="flex-1 space-y-1.5">
-                  <div className="h-3.5 bg-[#3a322b] rounded animate-pulse w-3/4" />
+                  <div className="h-3.5 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded animate-pulse w-3/4" />
                   <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#1e1e1e] rounded animate-pulse w-1/3" />
                 </div>
-                <div className="w-10 h-8 bg-[#3a322b] rounded animate-pulse flex-shrink-0" />
+                <div className="w-10 h-8 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded animate-pulse flex-shrink-0" />
               </div>
             ))}
           </>
@@ -142,11 +142,11 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId: string }) {
               </span>
               {/* Thread info */}
               <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                <p className="text-white font-body text-sm font-semibold group-hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors truncate leading-snug">
+                <p className="text-white font-body text-sm font-semibold group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors truncate leading-snug">
                   {thread.title}
                 </p>
                 <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-xs mt-0.5">
-                  <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#F0A623] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                  <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
                   {' · '}{timeAgo(thread.created_at)}
                 </p>
               </div>
@@ -277,12 +277,12 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         {/* Breadcrumb + Header */}
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-8">
             <nav className="text-sm font-body text-[#666] mb-3">
-              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
+              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
               <span className="text-[#aab4c4]">{category?.name || slug}</span>
             </nav>
@@ -299,14 +299,14 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
               {isAuthenticated ? (
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setShowNewThread(!showNewThread)}
-                  className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                  className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                 >
                   + New Thread
                 </button>
               ) : (
                 <Link
                   href={`/forum/login?next=${typeof window === 'undefined' ? '/forum' : encodeURIComponent(window.location.pathname)}`}
-                  className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                  className="flex-shrink-0 bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-5 mb-6">
+            <form onSubmit={handleNewThread} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623]"
+                  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-[#1D4ED8]"
                 />
                 <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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#D85A30] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+                  <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                     {newError}
                   </div>
                 )}
@@ -350,14 +350,14 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
                   <button
                     type="submit"
                     disabled={submitting}
-                    className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                   >
                     {submitting ? 'Posting...' : 'Post Thread'}
                   </button>
                   <button
                     type="button"
                     onClick={() => setShowNewThread(false)}
-                    className="bg-[#3a322b] hover:bg-[#333] text-[#aaa] font-body text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:bg-[#333] text-[#aaa] font-body text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                   >
                     Cancel
                   </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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] focus:border-[#F0A623] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] rounded-lg pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 text-white font-body text-sm placeholder-[#555] focus:outline-none transition-colors"
               />
               {search && (
                 <button
@@ -394,14 +394,14 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* Sort Options */}
-            <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1 flex-shrink-0">
+            <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1 flex-shrink-0">
               {sortOptions.map(opt => (
                 <button
                   key={opt.value}
                   onClick={() => setSort(opt.value)}
                   className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors whitespace-nowrap ${
                     sort === opt.value
-                      ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                      ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
                       : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                   }`}
                 >
@@ -414,7 +414,7 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
           {(loading || threadsLoading) && (
             <div className="space-y-2">
               {[...Array(10)].map((_, i) => (
-                <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-lg h-16 animate-pulse border border-[#3a322b]" />
+                <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-lg h-16 animate-pulse border border-[#DCE6F2]" />
               ))}
             </div>
           )}
@@ -445,12 +445,12 @@ export default function ForumCategoryPage() {
                 <Link
                   key={thread.id}
                   href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                  className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 transition-all group"
+                  className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]/20 text-[#F0A623] px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body font-semibold">PINNED</span>
+                        <span className="text-xs bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors truncate">
+                      <h3 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors truncate">
                         {thread.title}
                       </h3>
                     </div>
                     <p className="text-[#666] font-body text-xs mt-0.5">
-                      by <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                      by <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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 d179701..8612a5b 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/forgot-password/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/forgot-password/page.tsx
@@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ function ForgotInner() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#1c1815] via-[#1c1815] to-[#1c1815]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#F8FAFC] via-[#F8FAFC] to-[#F8FAFC]">
         <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-[#F0A623] font-mono mb-2">Account recovery</div>
+            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] 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.
@@ -41,10 +41,10 @@ function ForgotInner() {
           </div>
           <form
             onSubmit={submit}
-            className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
+            className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
           >
             {err && (
-              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#D85A30] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </div>
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={busy || !email.trim()}
-              className="w-full bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="w-full bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#3a322b]">
+            <div className="text-center text-xs font-body text-[#888] pt-2 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
               Remembered it?{" "}
-              <Link href="/forum/login" className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline font-semibold">
+              <Link href="/forum/login" className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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 8473f99..86a9124 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/login/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/login/page.tsx
@@ -51,10 +51,10 @@ function ForumLoginInner() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#1c1815] via-[#1c1815] to-[#1c1815]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#F8FAFC] via-[#F8FAFC] to-[#F8FAFC]">
         <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-[#F0A623] font-mono mb-2">Welcome back</div>
+            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] 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.
@@ -62,10 +62,10 @@ function ForumLoginInner() {
           </div>
           <form
             onSubmit={handleSubmit}
-            className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
+            className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
           >
             {error && (
-              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#D85A30] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -92,20 +92,20 @@ function ForumLoginInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="current-password"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </div>
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={loading}
-              className="w-full bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="w-full bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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=${encodeURIComponent(email)}`}
-                className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline"
               >
                 Forgot password?
               </Link>
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ function ForumLoginInner() {
               No account yet?{' '}
               <Link
                 href={`/forum/register?next=${encodeURIComponent(next)}`}
-                className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline"
               >
                 Create one
               </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/forum/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/page.tsx
index 889bf1d..e6f5f08 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/page.tsx
@@ -103,27 +103,27 @@ 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-[#F0A623]' };
+    if (activeMetric === 'replies') return { value: thread.reply_count, label: 'replies', color: 'text-[#1D4ED8]' };
     return { value: thread.view_count, label: 'views', color: 'text-[#f59e0b]' };
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl overflow-hidden mb-8">
+    <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl overflow-hidden mb-8">
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+      <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
           <span className="text-lg">🏆</span>
           <h2 className="text-white font-heading font-bold text-base">Top Performing Threads</h2>
         </div>
         {/* Metric Tabs */}
-        <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1">
+        <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1">
           {metrics.map(m => (
             <button
               key={m.value}
               onClick={() => setActiveMetric(m.value)}
               className={`px-3 py-1 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors whitespace-nowrap ${
                 activeMetric === m.value
-                  ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                  ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
                   : 'text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'
               }`}
             >
@@ -140,12 +140,12 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId?: string }) {
           <>
             {[...Array(5)].map((_, i) => (
               <div key={i} className="flex items-center gap-3 px-5 py-3">
-                <div className="w-6 h-6 bg-[#3a322b] rounded animate-pulse flex-shrink-0" />
+                <div className="w-6 h-6 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded animate-pulse flex-shrink-0" />
                 <div className="flex-1 space-y-1.5">
-                  <div className="h-3.5 bg-[#3a322b] rounded animate-pulse w-3/4" />
+                  <div className="h-3.5 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded animate-pulse w-3/4" />
                   <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#1e1e1e] rounded animate-pulse w-1/3" />
                 </div>
-                <div className="w-10 h-8 bg-[#3a322b] rounded animate-pulse flex-shrink-0" />
+                <div className="w-10 h-8 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded animate-pulse flex-shrink-0" />
               </div>
             ))}
           </>
@@ -171,13 +171,13 @@ function TopThreadsWidget({ categoryId }: { categoryId?: string }) {
               </span>
               {/* Thread info */}
               <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                <p className="text-white font-body text-sm font-semibold group-hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors truncate leading-snug">
+                <p className="text-white font-body text-sm font-semibold group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors truncate leading-snug">
                   {thread.title}
                 </p>
                 <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-xs mt-0.5">
-                  <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#F0A623] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                  <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
                   {thread.forum_categories && (
-                    <> · <span className="text-[#F0A623]">{thread.forum_categories.name}</span></>
+                    <> · <span className="text-[#1D4ED8]">{thread.forum_categories.name}</span></>
                   )}
                   {' · '}{timeAgo(thread.created_at)}
                 </p>
@@ -283,10 +283,10 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         {/* Hero — width-aligned with content below + featured-box pattern */}
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
-          <div className="bg-[#231d18] border-b border-[#2a3a50] py-5 px-4">
+          <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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" />
@@ -329,11 +329,11 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
           <div>
 
           {/* Feed Mode Tabs */}
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-1 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1 mb-6 w-fit">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-1 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1 mb-6 w-fit">
             <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-[#F0A623] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
+                feedMode === 'discover' ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-white' : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
+                feedMode === 'following' ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-8 text-center">
+                <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded-lg hover:bg-[#BA7517] transition-colors"
+                    className="inline-block bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded-lg hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors"
                   >
                     Sign In
                   </Link>
@@ -372,19 +372,19 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
               {currentUserId && followingLoading && (
                 <div className="space-y-2">
                   {[...Array(6)].map((_, i) => (
-                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-lg h-16 animate-pulse border border-[#3a322b]" />
+                    <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-lg h-16 animate-pulse border border-[#DCE6F2]" />
                   ))}
                 </div>
               )}
               {currentUserId && !followingLoading && followingThreads.length === 0 && (
-                <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-10 text-center">
+                <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-10 text-center">
                   <div className="text-3xl mb-3">👥</div>
                   <p className="text-[#aaa] font-body text-sm font-semibold mb-1">Your following feed is empty</p>
                   <p className="text-[#555] font-body text-sm mb-4">Follow other members to see their threads here.</p>
                   <Link
                     href="/forum"
                     onClick={() => setFeedMode('discover')}
-                    className="inline-block bg-[#F0A623] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded-lg hover:bg-[#BA7517] transition-colors"
+                    className="inline-block bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white font-body text-sm font-bold px-5 py-2 rounded-lg hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 transition-all group"
+                        className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors truncate">
+                          <h3 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                              className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] focus:border-[#F0A623] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] focus:border-[#F0A623] 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-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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 => (
@@ -483,14 +483,14 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                 </div>
 
                 {/* Sort Options */}
-                <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-1">
+                <div className="flex gap-1 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-1">
                   {sortOptions.map(opt => (
                     <button
                       key={opt.value}
                       onClick={() => setSort(opt.value)}
                       className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors whitespace-nowrap ${
                         sort === opt.value
-                          ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
+                          ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
                           : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white'
                       }`}
                     >
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                   {threadsLoading && (
                     <div className="space-y-2">
                       {[...Array(6)].map((_, i) => (
-                        <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-lg h-14 animate-pulse border border-[#3a322b]" />
+                        <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-lg h-14 animate-pulse border border-[#DCE6F2]" />
                       ))}
                     </div>
                   )}
@@ -523,16 +523,16 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                         <Link
                           key={thread.id}
                           href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                          className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] rounded-lg px-4 py-3 transition-all group"
+                          className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors truncate">
+                            <h3 className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors truncate">
                               {thread.title}
                             </h3>
                             <p className="text-[#666] font-body text-xs mt-0.5">
-                              by <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                              by <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>{thread.author_name}</Link>
                               {thread.forum_categories && (
-                                <> · <span className="text-[#F0A623]">{thread.forum_categories.name}</span></>
+                                <> · <span className="text-[#1D4ED8]">{thread.forum_categories.name}</span></>
                               )}
                               {' · '}{timeAgo(thread.created_at)}
                             </p>
@@ -560,7 +560,7 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                   {loading && (
                     <div className="space-y-3 mb-8">
                       {[...Array(8)].map((_, i) => (
-                        <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-lg h-20 animate-pulse border border-[#3a322b]" />
+                        <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-lg h-20 animate-pulse border border-[#DCE6F2]" />
                       ))}
                     </div>
                   )}
@@ -584,11 +584,11 @@ export default function ForumIndexPage() {
                           <Link
                             key={cat.id}
                             href={`/forum/${cat.slug}`}
-                            className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] rounded-lg p-4 transition-all group"
+                            className="flex items-center gap-4 bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#1e2a3a] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+                              <h2 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold text-lg group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-lg p-5">
+          <div className="mt-8 bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623]">AV Beat AI</span> assistant is available in threads to help answer questions — it is clearly labeled</li>
+              <li>• The <span className="text-[#1D4ED8]">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 0c93707..9acef8e 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/profile/edit/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/profile/edit/page.tsx
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
     return (
       <>
         <Header />
-        <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+        <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
           <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto px-4 py-12 text-[#666] font-body text-sm">Loading…</div>
         </main>
         <Footer />
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
     return (
       <>
         <Header />
-        <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+        <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
           <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto px-4 py-12 text-[#888] font-body text-sm">
             Profile unavailable.
           </div>
@@ -98,13 +98,13 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto px-4 py-8">
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
             <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-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+              className="text-xs font-body text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline"
             >
               View public profile →
             </Link>
@@ -112,10 +112,10 @@ export default function EditForumProfilePage() {
 
           <form
             onSubmit={handleSubmit}
-            className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4"
+            className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4"
           >
             {error && (
-              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#D85A30] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
               <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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] resize-none"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                 />
               </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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                 />
               </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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                 />
               </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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                 />
               </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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </Field>
 
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={saving}
-              className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2.5 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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 506fca5..40349a1 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/register/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/register/page.tsx
@@ -101,11 +101,11 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#1c1815] via-[#1c1815] to-[#1c1815]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#F8FAFC] via-[#F8FAFC] to-[#F8FAFC]">
         <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-[#F0A623] font-mono mb-3">Membership</div>
+            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -128,10 +128,10 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
                 </li>
               ))}
             </ul>
-            <div className="mt-6 text-[11px] text-[#666] leading-relaxed max-w-md border-t border-[#3a322b] pt-4">
+            <div className="mt-6 text-[11px] text-[#666] leading-relaxed max-w-md border-t border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">Contact us</Link> if you represent a manufacturer or agency.
+              <Link href="/about/advertise" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">Contact us</Link> if you represent a manufacturer or agency.
             </div>
           </aside>
 
@@ -145,14 +145,14 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
 
           <form
             onSubmit={handleSubmit}
-            className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
+            className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
           >
             <div className="hidden lg:block mb-2">
-              <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#F0A623] font-mono mb-1">Create your account</div>
+              <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#D85A30] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="email"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
                 autoComplete="new-password"
                 required
                 minLength={6}
-                className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -211,29 +211,29 @@ function ForumRegisterInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setConfirm(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="new-password"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </div>
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={loading}
-              className="w-full bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="w-full bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] underline">terms</Link>
+              <Link href="/terms" className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] underline">terms</Link>
               {' '}and{' '}
-              <Link href="/privacy" className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] underline">privacy policy</Link>.
+              <Link href="/privacy" className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] underline">privacy policy</Link>.
               We&rsquo;ll never sell your email.
             </p>
             <SocialAuthButtons next={next} />
-            <div className="text-center text-xs font-body text-[#888] pt-2 border-t border-[#3a322b]">
+            <div className="text-center text-xs font-body text-[#888] pt-2 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
               Already have an account?{' '}
               <Link
                 href={`/forum/login?next=${encodeURIComponent(next)}`}
-                className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline font-semibold"
+                className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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 1e3746e..d39805c 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/reset-password/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/reset-password/page.tsx
@@ -40,20 +40,20 @@ function ResetInner() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#1c1815] via-[#1c1815] to-[#1c1815]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-b from-[#F8FAFC] via-[#F8FAFC] to-[#F8FAFC]">
         <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-[#F0A623] font-mono mb-2">Reset password</div>
+            <div className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] 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 ? (
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6 text-center">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6 text-center">
               <p className="text-[#cbd5e1] mb-4 text-sm">
                 This reset link is expired or invalid.
               </p>
               <Link
                 href="/forum/forgot-password"
-                className="inline-block bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded"
+                className="inline-block bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] text-white font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded"
               >
                 Request a new link
               </Link>
@@ -61,10 +61,10 @@ function ResetInner() {
           ) : (
             <form
               onSubmit={submit}
-              className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
+              className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4 shadow-2xl"
             >
               {err && (
-                <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#D85A30] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+                <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                 />
               </div>
               <div>
@@ -97,13 +97,13 @@ function ResetInner() {
                   onChange={(e) => setConfirm(e.target.value)}
                   autoComplete="new-password"
                   required
-                  className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
                 />
               </div>
               <button
                 type="submit"
                 disabled={busy}
-                className="w-full bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-3 rounded-lg"
+                className="w-full bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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 d1c9bd5..44c2d4d 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-[#412402] border border-[#F0A623] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
-        <span className="text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-bold">AI</span>
+      <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-full bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#1D4ED8] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+        <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] text-xs font-bold">AI</span>
       </div>
     );
   }
   const initials = name.split(' ').map(n => n[0]).join('').toUpperCase().slice(0, 2);
-  const colors = ['#412402', '#1a3a2a', '#3a1a1a', '#2a1a3a', '#1a2a3a'];
+  const colors = ['#DCE6F2', '#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-[#F0A623]' : counts.vote_score < 0 ? 'text-red-400' : 'text-[#666]';
+  const scoreColor = counts.vote_score > 0 ? 'text-[#1D4ED8]' : 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-[#F0A623]/20 border-[#F0A623] text-[#F0A623]'
-            : 'bg-transparent border-[#3a322b] text-[#666] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623]'
+            ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#1D4ED8]'
+            : 'bg-transparent border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#666] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8]'
         } disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed`}
         aria-label="Upvote"
       >
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ function VoteButtons({ targetType, targetId, upvotes, downvotes, voteScore, isAI
         title={!isAuthenticated ? 'Sign in to vote' : isAI ? 'Cannot vote on AI responses' : 'Downvote'}
         className={`flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs font-body font-semibold transition-colors border ${
           currentVote === -1
-            ? 'bg-red-900/30 border-red-700 text-red-400' :'bg-transparent border-[#3a322b] text-[#666] hover:border-red-700 hover:text-red-400'
+            ? 'bg-red-900/30 border-red-700 text-red-400' :'bg-transparent border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#666] hover:border-red-700 hover:text-red-400'
         } disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed`}
         aria-label="Downvote"
       >
@@ -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-[#F0A623] ml-1 transition-colors">
+        <Link href="/login" className="text-xs font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] ml-1 transition-colors">
           Sign in to vote
         </Link>
       )}
@@ -300,12 +300,12 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
     return (
       <>
         <Header />
-        <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+        <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
       <aside className="float-right ml-6 mb-6 hidden lg:block max-w-[300px]"><SidebarAdStack /></aside>
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-10 space-y-4">
-            <div className="h-8 bg-[#231d18] rounded animate-pulse w-2/3" />
-            <div className="h-32 bg-[#231d18] rounded animate-pulse" />
-            <div className="h-20 bg-[#231d18] rounded animate-pulse" />
+            <div className="h-8 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded animate-pulse w-2/3" />
+            <div className="h-32 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded animate-pulse" />
+            <div className="h-20 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded animate-pulse" />
           </div>
         </main>
         <Footer />
@@ -317,12 +317,12 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
     return (
       <>
         <Header />
-        <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+        <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-10">
             <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-[#F0A623] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
+            <Link href="/forum" className="mt-4 inline-block text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
               ← Back to Forum
             </Link>
           </div>
@@ -337,16 +337,16 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         {/* Breadcrumb */}
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] border-b border-[#2a3a50]">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
+              <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
               <span className="mx-2">›</span>
               {category && (
                 <>
-                  <Link href={`/forum/${category.slug}`} className="hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors">{category.name}</Link>
+                  <Link href={`/forum/${category.slug}`} className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">{category.name}</Link>
                   <span className="mx-2">›</span>
                 </>
               )}
@@ -361,12 +361,12 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
             <h1 className="text-2xl font-heading font-bold text-white mb-6 leading-snug">{thread.title}</h1>
 
             {/* Original Post */}
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5 mb-4">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 mb-4">
               <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
                 <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/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">{thread.author_name}</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(thread.author_name)}`} className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -395,17 +395,17 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
                     <div
                       className={`border rounded-lg p-5 ${
                         reply.is_ai_response
-                          ? 'bg-[#0d1f35] border-[#412402]'
-                          : 'bg-[#231d18] border-[#3a322b]'
+                          ? 'bg-[#0d1f35] border-[#DCE6F2]'
+                          : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] border-[#DCE6F2]'
                       }`}
                     >
                       <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
                         <Avatar name={reply.author_name} isAI={reply.is_ai_response} />
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-2 flex-wrap">
-                            <Link href={`/forum/user/${encodeURIComponent(reply.author_name)}`} className="text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm hover:text-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">{reply.author_name}</Link>
                             {reply.is_ai_response && (
-                              <span className="text-xs bg-[#F0A623]/20 text-[#F0A623] border border-[#F0A623]/30 px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body font-semibold">
+                              <span className="text-xs bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#412402] rounded-lg p-5 mb-6">
+            <div className="bg-[#0d1f35] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5 mb-6">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-3">
-                <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#412402] border border-[#F0A623] flex items-center justify-center">
-                  <span className="text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-bold">AI</span>
+                <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#DCE6F2] border border-[#1D4ED8] flex items-center justify-center">
+                  <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]/20 text-[#F0A623] border border-[#F0A623]/30 px-2 py-0.5 rounded font-body">AI — Not a human</span>
+                  <span className="ml-2 text-xs bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] disabled:opacity-50"
                 />
                 <button
                   type="submit"
                   disabled={aiLoading || !aiQuestion.trim()}
-                  className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors flex-shrink-0"
+                  className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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">
@@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
 
             {/* Reply Form — auth-gated */}
             {thread.status !== 'closed' && isAuthenticated && (
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-5">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-5">
                 <h3 className="text-white font-heading font-semibold mb-4">Post a Reply</h3>
                 <form onSubmit={handleReply} className="space-y-3">
                   <textarea
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#D85A30] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+                    <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
                       {replyError}
                     </div>
                   )}
                   <button
                     type="submit"
                     disabled={submitting || !replyBody.trim()}
-                    className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#412402] rounded-lg p-5 text-center">
+              <div className="bg-[#0d1f35] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#F0A623]/10 font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="border border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1D4ED8]/10 font-body font-semibold text-sm px-5 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                   >
                     Register
                   </Link>
@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ export default function ForumThreadPage() {
             )}
 
             {thread.status === 'closed' && (
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#333] rounded-lg p-4 text-center text-[#666] font-body text-sm">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#333] rounded-lg p-4 text-center text-[#666] font-body text-sm">
                 This thread is closed to new replies.
               </div>
             )}
diff --git a/src/app/forum/user/[username]/page.tsx b/src/app/forum/user/[username]/page.tsx
index 92c07c7..797bdbf 100644
--- a/src/app/forum/user/[username]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/forum/user/[username]/page.tsx
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
     return (
       <>
         <Header />
-        <main className="bg-[#1c1815] min-h-screen">
+        <main className="bg-[#F8FAFC] min-h-screen">
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-12">
             <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#666]">Loading profile…</p>
           </div>
@@ -120,11 +120,11 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
     return (
       <>
         <Header />
-        <main className="bg-[#1c1815] min-h-screen">
+        <main className="bg-[#F8FAFC] min-h-screen">
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-12">
-            <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#FBEFE0] mb-2">User not found</h1>
+            <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#0F172A] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline mt-4 inline-block">← Back to The Crew Lounge</Link>
+            <Link href="/forum" className="font-body text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline mt-4 inline-block">← Back to The Crew Lounge</Link>
           </div>
         </main>
         <Footer />
@@ -139,16 +139,16 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="bg-[#1c1815] min-h-screen">
+      <main className="bg-[#F8FAFC] min-h-screen">
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-8">
           {/* Header card */}
-          <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6 mb-6">
+          <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6 mb-6">
             <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-start gap-5">
-              <div className="w-20 h-20 sm:w-24 sm:h-24 rounded-full overflow-hidden border-2 border-[#3a322b] flex-shrink-0 bg-[#1c1815] flex items-center justify-center">
+              <div className="w-20 h-20 sm:w-24 sm:h-24 rounded-full overflow-hidden border-2 border-[#DCE6F2] flex-shrink-0 bg-[#F8FAFC] flex items-center justify-center">
                 {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-[#F0A623]">
+                  <span className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#1D4ED8]">
                     {profile.display_name.charAt(0).toUpperCase()}
                   </span>
                 )}
@@ -156,19 +156,19 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
 
               <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-3 flex-wrap">
-                  <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-[#FBEFE0] leading-tight">
+                  <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-[#0F172A] leading-tight">
                     {profile.display_name}
                   </h1>
                   {isOwnProfile && (
                     <Link
                       href="/forum/profile/edit"
-                      className="text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm transition-colors"
+                      className="text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] text-white px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm transition-colors"
                     >
                       Edit Profile
                     </Link>
                   )}
                 </div>
-                <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#F0A623] mt-0.5">@{profile.username}</p>
+                <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] mt-0.5">@{profile.username}</p>
 
                 <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mt-3">
                   {archetypeLabel && (
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
             </div>
 
             {profile.bio && (
-              <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#bfbfbf] leading-relaxed mt-5 pt-5 border-t border-[#3a322b]">
+              <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#bfbfbf] leading-relaxed mt-5 pt-5 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
                 {profile.bio}
               </p>
             )}
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
             {profile.expertise_tags && profile.expertise_tags.length > 0 && (
               <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2 mt-4">
                 {profile.expertise_tags.map((tag) => (
-                  <span key={tag} className="font-body text-[11px] text-[#9ca3af] bg-[#222] border border-[#3a322b] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
+                  <span key={tag} className="font-body text-[11px] text-[#9ca3af] bg-[#222] border border-[#DCE6F2] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
                     #{tag}
                   </span>
                 ))}
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
           {/* Activity grid */}
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-[2fr,1fr] gap-6">
             <div>
-              <h2 className="font-heading text-lg font-bold text-[#FBEFE0] mb-3">
+              <h2 className="font-heading text-lg font-bold text-[#0F172A] mb-3">
                 Threads started ({profile.thread_count})
               </h2>
               {threads.length === 0 ? (
@@ -225,8 +225,8 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
               ) : (
                 <ul className="space-y-2 mb-8">
                   {threads.map((t) => (
-                    <li key={t.id} className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-3 hover:border-[#F0A623]/50 transition-colors">
-                      <Link href={`/forum/thread/${t.id}`} className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#F0A623] block">
+                    <li key={t.id} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-3 hover:border-[#1D4ED8]/50 transition-colors">
+                      <Link href={`/forum/thread/${t.id}`} className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] block">
                         {t.title}
                       </Link>
                       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mt-1 text-[11px] text-[#666]">
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
                 </ul>
               )}
 
-              <h2 className="font-heading text-lg font-bold text-[#FBEFE0] mb-3">
+              <h2 className="font-heading text-lg font-bold text-[#0F172A] mb-3">
                 Recent replies
               </h2>
               {replies.length === 0 ? (
@@ -251,8 +251,8 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
               ) : (
                 <ul className="space-y-2">
                   {replies.map((r) => (
-                    <li key={r.id} className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-3">
-                      <Link href={`/forum/thread/${r.thread_id}`} className="font-body text-xs font-semibold text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+                    <li key={r.id} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-3">
+                      <Link href={`/forum/thread/${r.thread_id}`} className="font-body text-xs font-semibold text-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ export default function ForumUserPage() {
             </div>
 
             <aside>
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-4 sticky top-4">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-4 sticky top-4">
                 <h3 className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#888] mb-2">Profile facts</h3>
                 <dl className="text-sm space-y-2">
                   <div><dt className="text-[#666] text-[11px] uppercase tracking-wider">Role</dt><dd className="text-[#cccccc]">{profile.role_title || "—"}</dd></div>
diff --git a/src/app/gear/page.tsx b/src/app/gear/page.tsx
index 91da6ff..7d03a67 100644
--- a/src/app/gear/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/gear/page.tsx
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ export default async function GearPage() {
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
             <span className="section-label">Gear &amp; Reviews</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
           </div>
           <h1 className="font-heading text-white text-3xl font-bold">Production Gear &amp; Reviews</h1>
           <p className="text-[#777] font-body text-sm mt-2">In-depth reviews and coverage of cameras, audio, infrastructure, and production technology</p>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+              className="bg-[#111] border border-[#222] overflow-hidden group hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-white font-body text-[9px] font-bold px-2 py-0.5 tracking-wider uppercase">
+                  <span className="bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white font-body text-[9px] font-bold px-2 py-0.5 tracking-wider uppercase">
                     {article.category}
                   </span>
                 </div>
@@ -74,13 +74,13 @@ 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-3">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold leading-snug mb-2 group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors line-clamp-3">
                   {article.title}
                 </h2>
                 <p className="text-[#666] font-body text-xs leading-relaxed line-clamp-2">{article.excerpt}</p>
                 <div className="mt-3 flex flex-wrap gap-1">
                   {article.tags.slice(0, 3).map((tag) => (
-                    <span key={tag} className="px-1.5 py-0.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#666] text-[10px] font-body rounded-sm">
+                    <span key={tag} className="px-1.5 py-0.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#666] text-[10px] font-body rounded-sm">
                       {tag}
                     </span>
                   ))}
diff --git a/src/app/global-error.tsx b/src/app/global-error.tsx
index 0d9a6aa..66e0d14 100644
--- a/src/app/global-error.tsx
+++ b/src/app/global-error.tsx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ export default function GlobalError({
   }, [error]);
   return (
     <html>
-      <body style={{ background: "#1c1815", color: "#e0e0e0", fontFamily: "system-ui", padding: 24, minHeight: "100vh" }}>
+      <body style={{ background: "#F8FAFC", color: "#e0e0e0", fontFamily: "system-ui", padding: 24, minHeight: "100vh" }}>
         <div style={{ maxWidth: 480, margin: "10vh auto", textAlign: "center" }}>
           <h2 style={{ fontSize: 22, marginBottom: 12 }}>Something went wrong</h2>
           <p style={{ marginBottom: 12, color: "#888" }}>AV Beat hit an unexpected error.</p>
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ export default function GlobalError({
           )}
           <button
             onClick={() => reset()}
-            style={{ padding: "8px 16px", background: "#F0A623", color: "white", border: 0, cursor: "pointer", borderRadius: 2 }}
+            style={{ padding: "8px 16px", background: "#1D4ED8", 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 b89cdb3..b22a862 100644
--- a/src/app/home-page/components/ArticleFeed.tsx
+++ b/src/app/home-page/components/ArticleFeed.tsx
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
           {/* Section header */}
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4 md:mb-5 flex-wrap">
             <span className="section-label">Industry News</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
             {/* Sort dropdown */}
             <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
               <span className="font-body text-[10px] text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wide hidden sm:inline">Sort:</span>
@@ -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-[#3a322b] 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-[#F0A623] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#F0A623]/30 transition-colors [color-scheme:dark] cursor-pointer hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
+                  className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#1D4ED8] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8]/30 transition-colors [color-scheme:dark] cursor-pointer hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
                 >
                   <option value="recent">Recent</option>
                   <option value="trending">Trending</option>
@@ -328,13 +328,13 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
             {/* Feed mode toggle */}
             <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5" role="group" aria-label="Feed display mode">
               <span className="font-body text-[10px] text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wide hidden sm:inline">View:</span>
-              <div className="flex items-center bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-0.5">
+              <div className="flex items-center bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-0.5">
                 <button
                   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-[#F0A623] ${
-                    feedMode === "pagination" ?"bg-[#F0A623]/20 text-[#F0A623] border border-[#F0A623]/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-[#1D4ED8] ${
+                    feedMode === "pagination" ?"bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623] ${
-                    feedMode === "infinite" ?"bg-[#F0A623]/20 text-[#F0A623] border border-[#F0A623]/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-[#1D4ED8] ${
+                    feedMode === "infinite" ?"bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
                 title="To date"
                 aria-label="Filter articles to date"
               />
@@ -401,17 +401,17 @@ 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] whitespace-nowrap ${
                   showAdvanced || hasAdvancedActive
-                    ? "bg-[#F0A623]/15 text-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623]/40"
-                    : "bg-[#111] text-[#666] border-[#3a322b] hover:text-[#aaa] hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
+                    ? "bg-[#1D4ED8]/15 text-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8]/40"
+                    : "bg-[#111] text-[#666] border-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-[#aaa] hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
                 }`}>
                 <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 12 12" fill="none" aria-hidden="true">
                   <path d="M1 3h10M3 6h6M5 9h2" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="1.5" strokeLinecap="round"/>
                 </svg>
                 More
                 {hasAdvancedActive && (
-                  <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#F0A623] inline-block ml-0.5" aria-label="Active filters" />
+                  <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#1D4ED8] inline-block ml-0.5" aria-label="Active filters" />
                 )}
               </button>
             </div>
@@ -428,10 +428,10 @@ 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-[#F0A623] ${
+                      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-[#1D4ED8] ${
                         isActive
-                          ? "bg-[#F0A623]/20 text-[#F0A623] border border-[#F0A623]/50"
-                          : "bg-[#111] text-[#888] border border-[#3a322b] hover:text-[#ccc] hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
+                          ? "bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/50"
+                          : "bg-[#111] text-[#888] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-[#ccc] hover:border-[#3a3a3a]"
                       }`}>
                       {cat}
                     </button>
@@ -444,7 +444,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
             {showAdvanced && (
               <div
                 id={`${feedId}-advanced`}
-                className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-3 space-y-3"
+                className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-3 space-y-3"
                 role="group"
                 aria-label="Advanced filters">
                 <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
@@ -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-[#3a322b] text-[#ccc] font-body text-sm rounded-sm px-3 py-1.5 pr-8 appearance-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#F0A623]/30 transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#ccc] font-body text-sm rounded-sm px-3 py-1.5 pr-8 appearance-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus:ring-1 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8]/30 transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
                         aria-label="Filter by author">
                         <option value="All">All Authors</option>
                         {uniqueAuthors.map((author) => (
@@ -475,7 +475,7 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                 {/* Source filter inside advanced panel */}
                 <div className="space-y-1">
                   <span className="font-body text-[10px] text-[#555] uppercase tracking-wide block">Source</span>
-                  <div className="flex items-center gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-0.5 w-fit" role="group" aria-label="Filter by source">
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-0.5 w-fit" role="group" aria-label="Filter by source">
                     {SOURCE_FILTERS.map((sf) => {
                       const isActive = sourceFilter === sf;
                       return (
@@ -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-[#F0A623] ${
+                          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-[#1D4ED8] ${
                             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-[#F0A623]/20 text-[#F0A623] border border-[#F0A623]/40" :"text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa] border border-transparent"
+                                : sf === "Live" ?"bg-emerald-500/20 text-emerald-400 border border-emerald-500/40" :"bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
+                      className="font-body text-[11px] text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
+                    className="ml-1 text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
+                className="mt-4 font-body text-sm text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] bg-gradient-to-r from-[#F0A623]/8 to-transparent pl-3 -ml-2 mr-0'
+                  ? 'border-l-4 border-[#1D4ED8] bg-gradient-to-r from-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623]"
+                      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-[#1D4ED8]"
                       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-[#F0A623]/15 border border-[#F0A623]/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-[#1D4ED8]/15 border border-[#1D4ED8]/40 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded uppercase tracking-widest" title={article?.promoted_advertiser ? `Advertiser coverage: ${article.promoted_advertiser}` : 'Advertiser coverage'}>
                             ◆ Advertiser
                           </span>
                         )}
                         {article?.category && article.category.toLowerCase() !== "legacy" && (
-                          <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-wide">
+                          <span className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold text-[#1D4ED8] uppercase tracking-wide">
                             {article.category}
                           </span>
                         )}
                       </div>
-                      <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] font-bold text-[0.875rem] md:text-[1rem] leading-snug mb-1 md:mb-1.5 group-hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors duration-200 line-clamp-2">
+                      <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] font-bold text-[0.875rem] md:text-[1rem] leading-snug mb-1 md:mb-1.5 group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors duration-200 line-clamp-2">
                         <Link
                           href={articleHref}
                           {...linkProps}
-                          className="focus:outline-none focus-visible:text-[#F0A623] focus-visible:underline">
+                          className="focus:outline-none focus-visible:text-[#1D4ED8] focus-visible:underline">
                           {article?.title}
                         </Link>
                       </h3>
@@ -667,42 +667,42 @@ export default function ArticleFeed() {
                         const shareUrl = `https://avbeat.com${articleHref.startsWith('/') ? articleHref : `/articles/${article?.slug}`}`;
                         const shareTitle = article?.title || '';
                         return (
-                          <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-2 pt-2 border-t border-[#231d18]">
+                          <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-2 pt-2 border-t border-[#FFFFFF]">
                             <span className="text-[#444] text-[9px] font-body uppercase tracking-wider mr-1">Share:</span>
                             <a href={`https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=${encodeURIComponent(shareUrl)}`}
                                target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on LinkedIn" title="LinkedIn"
                                onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
-                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#0a66c2] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#0a66c2] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                               <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M19 0h-14C2.24 0 0 2.24 0 5v14c0 2.76 2.24 5 5 5h14c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5V5c0-2.76-2.24-5-5-5zM8 19H5V8h3v11zM6.5 6.73a1.75 1.75 0 1 1 0-3.5 1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 3.5zM20 19h-3v-5.6c0-3.37-4-3.12-4 0V19h-3V8h3v1.77c1.4-2.59 7-2.78 7 2.48V19z"/></svg>
                             </a>
                             <a href={`https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=${encodeURIComponent(shareUrl)}&text=${encodeURIComponent(shareTitle)}&via=BroadcastBeat`}
                                target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on X" title="X (Twitter)"
                                onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
-                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                               <svg width="14" height="14" 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"/></svg>
                             </a>
                             <a href={`https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=${encodeURIComponent(shareUrl)}`}
                                target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on Facebook" title="Facebook"
                                onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
-                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#1877f2] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#1877f2] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                               <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M24 12.073c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12S0 5.446 0 12.073C0 18.062 4.388 23.027 10.125 23.927v-8.385H7.078v-3.47h3.047V9.43c0-3.007 1.792-4.669 4.533-4.669 1.312 0 2.686.235 2.686.235v2.953H15.83c-1.491 0-1.956.925-1.956 1.874v2.25h3.328l-.532 3.47h-2.796v8.385C19.612 23.027 24 18.062 24 12.073z"/></svg>
                             </a>
                             <a href={`https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=${encodeURIComponent(shareUrl)}&title=${encodeURIComponent(shareTitle)}`}
                                target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on Reddit" title="Reddit"
                                onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
-                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#ff4500] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#ff4500] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                               <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M12 0A12 12 0 0 0 0 12a12 12 0 0 0 12 12 12 12 0 0 0 12-12A12 12 0 0 0 12 0zm5.01 4.744c.688 0 1.25.561 1.25 1.249a1.25 1.25 0 0 1-2.498.056l-2.597-.547-.8 3.747c1.824.07 3.48.632 4.674 1.488.308-.309.73-.491 1.207-.491.968 0 1.754.786 1.754 1.754 0 .716-.435 1.333-1.01 1.614a3.111 3.111 0 0 1 .042.52c0 2.694-3.13 4.87-7.004 4.87-3.874 0-7.004-2.176-7.004-4.87 0-.183.015-.366.043-.534A1.748 1.748 0 0 1 4.028 12c0-.968.786-1.754 1.754-1.754.463 0 .898.196 1.207.49 1.207-.883 2.878-1.43 4.744-1.487l.885-4.182a.342.342 0 0 1 .14-.197.35.35 0 0 1 .238-.042l2.906.617a1.214 1.214 0 0 1 1.108-.701zM9.25 12C8.561 12 8 12.562 8 13.25c0 .687.561 1.248 1.25 1.248.687 0 1.248-.561 1.248-1.249 0-.688-.561-1.249-1.249-1.249zm5.5 0c-.687 0-1.248.561-1.248 1.25 0 .687.561 1.248 1.249 1.248.688 0 1.249-.561 1.249-1.249 0-.687-.562-1.249-1.25-1.249z"/></svg>
                             </a>
                             <a href={`https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=${encodeURIComponent(shareTitle + ' ' + shareUrl)}`}
                                target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Share on WhatsApp" title="WhatsApp"
                                onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
-                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#25d366] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#25d366] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors">
                               <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M.057 24l1.687-6.163a11.867 11.867 0 0 1-1.587-5.945C.16 5.335 5.495 0 12.05 0a11.817 11.817 0 0 1 8.413 3.488 11.824 11.824 0 0 1 3.48 8.414c-.003 6.557-5.338 11.892-11.893 11.892a11.9 11.9 0 0 1-5.688-1.448L.057 24zm6.597-3.807c1.676.995 3.276 1.591 5.392 1.592 5.448 0 9.886-4.434 9.889-9.885.002-5.462-4.415-9.89-9.881-9.892-5.452 0-9.887 4.434-9.889 9.884-.001 2.225.651 3.891 1.746 5.634l-.999 3.648 3.742-.981z"/></svg>
                             </a>
                             <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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors">
+                               className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#666] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "0ms" }} />
-                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#F0A623] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "150ms" }} />
-                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#F0A623] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "300ms" }} />
+                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#1D4ED8] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "0ms" }} />
+                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#1D4ED8] animate-bounce" style={{ animationDelay: "150ms" }} />
+                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="page-btn inline-flex items-center gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
                   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-[#F0A623] ${page === p ? "active" : ""}`}
+                        className={`page-btn focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] ${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-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="page-btn inline-flex items-center gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
                   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 d2e90ea..ef92727 100644
--- a/src/app/home-page/components/FeaturedBento.tsx
+++ b/src/app/home-page/components/FeaturedBento.tsx
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ export default function FeaturedBento() {
       {/* Section header */}
       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4 md:mb-5">
         <span className="section-label">Featured</span>
-        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
         {/* Navigation arrows */}
         <div
           className="flex items-center gap-1.5"
@@ -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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a3a3a] hover:bg-[#F0A623] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-white text-[#ccc] transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+            className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#3a3a3a] hover:bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-white text-[#ccc] transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
             <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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a3a3a] hover:bg-[#F0A623] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-white text-[#ccc] transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+            className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#3a3a3a] hover:bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-white text-[#ccc] transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
             <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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] overflow-hidden group cursor-pointer card-accent-hover flex flex-col hover:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+              className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] overflow-hidden group cursor-pointer card-accent-hover flex flex-col hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] text-white font-body text-[9px] font-bold px-1.5 py-0.5 tracking-wider uppercase">
+                  <span className="bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]"
+                ? "w-4 h-1.5 bg-[#1D4ED8]"
                 : "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 8c74092..2ce426a 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-[#D85A30] overflow-hidden border-b border-[#E24B4A]">
+    <div className="bg-[#1D4ED8] overflow-hidden border-b border-[#1E3A8A]">
       <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 707df22..3c31e26 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={`${formId}-heading`}>
-      <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#412402] py-8 md:py-10">
+      <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#DCE6F2] py-8 md:py-10">
         <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto text-center px-4">
           {/* Header */}
           <div className="flex items-center justify-center gap-3 mb-3">
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#412402] max-w-[80px]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2] max-w-[80px]" />
             <span className="section-label" id={`${formId}-heading`}>Newsletter</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#412402] max-w-[80px]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#F0A623] rounded-sm px-6 py-8 text-center"
+              className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#1D4ED8] rounded-sm px-6 py-8 text-center"
               role="status"
               aria-live="polite">
-              <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-[#F0A623]/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-3">
+              <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-[#1D4ED8]/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="#F0A623" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
+                  <path d="M4 10l4 4 8-8" stroke="#1D4ED8" 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-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623]" : "border-[#444]"}`}>
+                        <span aria-hidden="true" className={`mr-1.5 inline-block w-3 h-3 rounded-sm border transition-colors ${checked ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8]" : "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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:underline">
+                <a href="/privacy" className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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 5f2d7fe..00dc3eb 100644
--- a/src/app/home-page/components/SpotlightCarousel.tsx
+++ b/src/app/home-page/components/SpotlightCarousel.tsx
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ export default function SpotlightCarousel() {
   return (
     <section
       suppressHydrationWarning
-      className="bg-[#1c1815] py-6 md:py-8 border-t border-b border-[#222]"
+      className="bg-[#F8FAFC] py-6 md:py-8 border-t border-b border-[#222]"
       aria-label="Spotlight carousel"
       onKeyDown={handleCarouselKeyDown}>
       <div suppressHydrationWarning className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
@@ -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-[#231d18] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] flex items-center justify-center transition-colors text-[#888] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+              className="carousel-btn w-7 h-7 border border-[#333] bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] flex items-center justify-center transition-colors text-[#888] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
               <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-[#231d18] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] flex items-center justify-center transition-colors text-[#888] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+              className="carousel-btn w-7 h-7 border border-[#333] bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] flex items-center justify-center transition-colors text-[#888] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
               <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-[#F0A623] ${
+              className={`spotlight-card group block spotlight-slide-in focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] ${
                 i >= 3 ? "hidden lg:block" : i >= 2 ? "hidden md:block" : ""
               }`}
               style={{ animationDelay: `${i * 50}ms` }}
@@ -200,11 +200,11 @@ export default function SpotlightCarousel() {
                   </span>
                 </div>
               </div>
-              <div className="p-2.5 md:p-3 border-t border-[#3a322b]">
-                <p className="font-body text-[11px] font-bold text-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-wide mb-1">
+              <div className="p-2.5 md:p-3 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
+                <p className="font-body text-[11px] font-bold text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] ${
+              className={`h-1.5 rounded-full transition-all duration-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] ${
                 Math.floor(startIndex / VISIBLE) === i
                   ? "w-5 bg-accent" : "w-1.5 bg-[#333] hover:bg-[#555]"
               }`}
diff --git a/src/app/home-page/page.tsx b/src/app/home-page/page.tsx
index b56fd8d..b4fa6f1 100644
--- a/src/app/home-page/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/home-page/page.tsx
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ function BentoSkeleton() {
     <section className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-4 md:py-6">
       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
         <div className="skeleton h-4 w-20 rounded-sm" />
-        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
       </div>
       <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-12 gap-3 md:gap-4">
         <div className="lg:col-span-7 skeleton rounded-sm h-[260px] sm:h-[320px] md:h-[380px]" />
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ function CarouselSkeleton() {
       <div className="max-w-container mx-auto">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
           <div className="skeleton h-4 w-24 rounded-sm" />
-          <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+          <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
         </div>
         <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
           {[...Array(4)]?.map((_, i) => (
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ function FeedSkeleton() {
         <div className="lg:col-span-8 space-y-1">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
             <div className="skeleton h-4 w-20 rounded-sm" />
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
           </div>
           {[...Array(5)]?.map((_, i) => (
             <div key={i} className="flex gap-4 py-4 border-b border-[#222]">
diff --git a/src/app/layout.tsx b/src/app/layout.tsx
index e129d1a..0efe0e6 100644
--- a/src/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/layout.tsx
@@ -140,11 +140,11 @@ export default function RootLayout({
             })
           }} />
 </head>
-      <body className="bb-neon">
+      <body className="bg-brand-bg text-brand-text antialiased">
         {/* 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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 fc2ae6f..90c6c97 100644
--- a/src/app/login/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/login/page.tsx
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ function LoginInner() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <main className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         <div className="max-w-md mx-auto px-4 py-12">
           <div className="text-center mb-6">
             <h1 className="text-2xl font-heading font-bold text-white">Sign in to AV Beat</h1>
@@ -60,10 +60,10 @@ function LoginInner() {
           </div>
           <form
             onSubmit={handleSubmit}
-            className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4"
+            className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-6 space-y-4"
           >
             {error && (
-              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#D85A30] text-[#ff8a8a] font-body text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded">
+              <div className="bg-[#2a0a0a] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -90,19 +90,19 @@ function LoginInner() {
                 onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
                 autoComplete="current-password"
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-white font-body text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
               />
             </div>
             <button
               type="submit"
               disabled={loading}
-              className="w-full bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body font-semibold py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+              className="w-full bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+              <Link href="/client-login" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
                 Use the contributor portal
               </Link>
             </p>
diff --git a/src/app/manufacturers/DirectoryClient.tsx b/src/app/manufacturers/DirectoryClient.tsx
index 2e86768..c9f8ec4 100644
--- a/src/app/manufacturers/DirectoryClient.tsx
+++ b/src/app/manufacturers/DirectoryClient.tsx
@@ -77,14 +77,14 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
 
   return (
     <div>
-      <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl p-4 mb-6 flex flex-col gap-3 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-4">
+      <div className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl p-4 mb-6 flex flex-col gap-3 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-4">
         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
           <input
             type="search"
             value={q}
             onChange={(e) => setQ(e.target.value)}
             placeholder="Search by company or product…"
-            className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-md px-3 py-2 text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#F0A623]/40"
+            className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-md px-3 py-2 text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623] text-white" : "bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#231d18]"
+            showFilter === "all" ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white" : "bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]"
           }`}
         >
           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-[#F0A623] text-white" : "bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#231d18]"
+            showFilter === "both-major" ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white" : "bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]"
           }`}
         >
           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 ${
-                active ? "bg-[#F0A623] text-white" : "bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#231d18]"
+                active ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white" : "bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]"
               }`}
               title={`${s.name} · ${s.start_date}${count === 0 ? " · exhibitor list coming soon" : ""}`}
             >
@@ -144,8 +144,8 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
             onClick={() => setLetter(l)}
             className={`min-w-[28px] h-7 px-1.5 rounded font-semibold ${
               letter === l
-                ? "bg-[#F0A623] text-white"
-                : "bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#231d18]"
+                ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white"
+                : "bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#aaa] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]"
             }`}
           >
             {l}
@@ -162,9 +162,9 @@ export default function ManufacturerDirectoryClient({
           <Link
             key={m.slug}
             href={`/manufacturers/${m.slug}`}
-            className="group bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-xl p-4 hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:shadow-sm transition-all flex gap-3"
+            className="group bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-xl p-4 hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:shadow-sm transition-all flex gap-3"
           >
-            <div className="w-14 h-14 rounded-lg bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden flex-shrink-0">
+            <div className="w-14 h-14 rounded-lg bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden flex-shrink-0">
               {m.logo_url ? (
                 /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
                 <img
@@ -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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+              <h3 className="font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] truncate group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]/15 text-[#F0A623] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">
+                  <span className="text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#1D4ED8]/15 text-[#1D4ED8] 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 18b6158..a158aac 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-[#F0A623]">
+    <Link href="/manufacturers" onClick={onClick} className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8]">
       ← Back
     </Link>
   );
diff --git a/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/page.tsx b/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/page.tsx
index 221ab04..0f41145 100644
--- a/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/manufacturers/[slug]/page.tsx
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
       <Header />
       <script
         type="application/ld+json"
@@ -170,8 +170,8 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
           <BackLink />
         </nav>
 
-        <header className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 pb-8 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
-          <div className="w-24 h-24 rounded-xl bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden flex-shrink-0">
+        <header className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 pb-8 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
+          <div className="w-24 h-24 rounded-xl bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden flex-shrink-0">
             {company.logo_url ? (
               /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
               <img
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                 </span>
               )}
               {company.phone && (
-                <a href={`tel:${company.phone.replace(/[^\d+]/g, '')}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623]">
+                <a href={`tel:${company.phone.replace(/[^\d+]/g, '')}`} className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8]">
                   {company.phone}
                 </a>
               )}
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   href={company.company_website}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                  className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline"
                 >
                   Website ↗
                 </a>
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   href={company.press_url}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                  className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline"
                 >
                   Newsroom ↗
                 </a>
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   href={company.contact_url}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                  className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8]"
                 >
                   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-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8]"
                 >
                   X / Twitter
                 </a>
@@ -283,17 +283,17 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
             <h2 className="text-lg font-display font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] mb-4">Executive leadership</h2>
             <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
               {executives.map((e: any) => (
-                <div key={e.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-4 flex gap-3">
+                <div key={e.id} className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-4 flex gap-3">
                   {e.photo_url ? (
                     /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
                     <img
                       src={e.photo_url}
                       alt={e.name}
-                      className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full object-cover bg-[#231d18] flex-shrink-0"
+                      className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full object-cover bg-[#FFFFFF] flex-shrink-0"
                       loading="lazy"
                     />
                   ) : (
-                    <div className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center text-[#666] font-bold flex-shrink-0">
+                    <div className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center text-[#666] font-bold flex-shrink-0">
                       {(e.name || "?").trim().charAt(0).toUpperCase()}
                     </div>
                   )}
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                         href={e.linkedin_url}
                         target="_blank"
                         rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                        className="text-[11px] text-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                        className="text-[11px] text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+                  <a href={`tel:${company.phone.replace(/[^\d+]/g, '')}`} className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
                     {company.phone}
                   </a>
                 </div>
               )}
               {company.contact_email && (
                 <div>
-                  <a href={`mailto:${company.contact_email}`} className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+                  <a href={`mailto:${company.contact_email}`} className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
                     {company.contact_email}
                   </a>
                 </div>
@@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                 {cleanCategories.map((c: string) => (
                   <span
                     key={c}
-                    className="text-xs bg-[#231d18] text-[#aaa] px-2.5 py-1 rounded-full"
+                    className="text-xs bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#aaa] px-2.5 py-1 rounded-full"
                   >
                     {c}
                   </span>
@@ -382,7 +382,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                 return (
                   <li
                     key={`${s.show}-${s.show_year}-${s.booth || "?"}`}
-                    className="bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-md px-4 py-3 flex items-center justify-between gap-4"
+                    className="bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-md px-4 py-3 flex items-center justify-between gap-4"
                   >
                     <div className="min-w-0">
                       <span className="font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0]">{label}</span>
@@ -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=${encodeURIComponent(company.company_name)}`} className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+              <Link href={`/news?search=${encodeURIComponent(company.company_name)}`} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
                 All stories →
               </Link>
             </header>
@@ -410,7 +410,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                 <Link
                   key={r.wp_slug}
                   href={`/news/${r.wp_slug}`}
-                  className="group bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-md p-3 hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:shadow-sm transition-all flex gap-3"
+                  className="group bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-md p-3 hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:shadow-sm transition-all flex gap-3"
                 >
                   {/* Image fallback cascade — Ryan rule: never show an empty
                       gray box on a coverage card. Falls through:
@@ -419,11 +419,11 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   <img
                     src={r.featured_image || company.logo_url || '/assets/images/article-placeholder.svg'}
                     alt=""
-                    className="w-20 h-14 rounded object-cover bg-[#231d18] flex-shrink-0"
+                    className="w-20 h-14 rounded object-cover bg-[#FFFFFF] flex-shrink-0"
                     loading="lazy"
                   />
                   <div className="min-w-0">
-                    <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] leading-snug group-hover:text-[#F0A623] line-clamp-3">
+                    <h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] leading-snug group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] line-clamp-3">
                       {r.title}
                     </h3>
                     {r.wp_published_at && (
@@ -447,7 +447,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
                   {p.slug ? (
                     <Link
                       href={`/news/${p.slug}`}
-                      className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline"
+                      className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline"
                     >
                       {p.title}
                     </Link>
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturerProfile({
           </section>
         )}
 
-        <footer className="text-xs text-[#666] mt-12 pt-6 border-t border-[#3a322b]">
+        <footer className="text-xs text-[#666] mt-12 pt-6 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
           Listing maintained by AV Beat editorial.
           {company.last_mentioned && (
             <> Last mentioned in coverage on {new Date(company.last_mentioned).toISOString().slice(0, 10)}.</>
diff --git a/src/app/manufacturers/page.tsx b/src/app/manufacturers/page.tsx
index 359d03c..d4bab2d 100644
--- a/src/app/manufacturers/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/manufacturers/page.tsx
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturersIndex() {
   const ibcCount = list.filter((m) => m.exhibits_ibc).length;
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 py-10">
         <header className="mb-8">
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ export default async function ManufacturersIndex() {
 
         <ManufacturerDirectoryClient manufacturers={list} shows={events} />
 
-        <section className="mt-16 border-t border-[#3a322b] pt-8 text-sm text-[#888] leading-relaxed">
+        <section className="mt-16 border-t border-[#DCE6F2] pt-8 text-sm text-[#888] leading-relaxed">
           <p>
             Sources: 2026 NAB Show exhibitor list (Map Your Show), IBC exhibitor list,
             manufacturer-direct press releases, and reporting tracked on AV Beat.
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+            <a href="mailto:editors@avbeat.com?subject=Manufacturer%20Directory%20Update" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
               Contact our editors
             </a>
             .
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/account/billing/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/account/billing/page.tsx
index dfcbb08..5132379 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/account/billing/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/account/billing/page.tsx
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ export const metadata = {
 
 export default function BillingPage() {
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-3xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-gray-500 mb-8">
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ export default function BillingPage() {
               className={`rounded-xl p-6 border relative ${
                 plan?.highlight
                   ? 'bg-[#CC0000]/10 border-[#CC0000]'
-                  : 'bg-[#231d18] border-white/10'
+                  : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] border-white/10'
               }`}
             >
               {plan?.highlight && (
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ export default function BillingPage() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Job post pricing */}
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-6 mb-6">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-6 mb-6">
           <h3 className="font-bold text-lg mb-4">One-Time Listings (Coming Soon)</h3>
           <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4 text-sm">
             <div className="flex justify-between py-2 border-b border-white/5">
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/account/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/account/page.tsx
index 8fd09bc..febaeba 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/account/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/account/page.tsx
@@ -173,14 +173,14 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
 
   if (loading || profileLoading) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="w-8 h-8 border-4 border-[#CC0000] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-gray-500 mb-6">
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
 
         {/* No profile yet */}
         {!profile && (
-          <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-8 text-center">
+          <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-8 text-center">
             <div className="text-4xl mb-4">👤</div>
             <h2 className="text-xl font-bold mb-3">No Profile Yet</h2>
             <p className="text-gray-400 mb-6">
@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
         {/* Profile status card */}
         {profile && (
           <div className="grid md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 mb-8">
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-6">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-6">
               <div className="text-xs text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wide mb-1">Profile Status</div>
               <div
                 className={`text-lg font-bold capitalize ${
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
               )}
             </div>
 
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-6">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-6">
               <div className="text-xs text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wide mb-1">Plan</div>
               <div className="text-lg font-bold capitalize text-white">
                 {profile.subscription_tier === 'featured' ?'⭐ Featured'
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
               </Link>
             </div>
 
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-6">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-6">
               <div className="text-xs text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wide mb-1">Profile Type</div>
               <div className="text-lg font-bold capitalize text-white">
                 {profile.profile_type === 'crew' ? '🎬 Crew Member' : '🏢 Vendor / Company'}
@@ -272,7 +272,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
 
             {/* Subscription gate notice */}
             {!hasActiveSubscription && (
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-yellow-500/30 rounded-xl p-6">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-yellow-500/30 rounded-xl p-6">
                 <div className="flex items-start gap-4">
                   <div className="text-2xl">💳</div>
                   <div>
@@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
             )}
 
             {/* Job post form */}
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-white/10 rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/10 rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
               <button
                 onClick={() => setShowJobForm((p) => !p)}
                 disabled={!hasActiveSubscription}
@@ -315,7 +315,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={jobTitle}
                         onChange={(e) => setJobTitle(e.target.value)}
                         required
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                         placeholder="e.g. Senior AV Integrator"
                       />
                     </div>
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={jobCompany}
                         onChange={(e) => setJobCompany(e.target.value)}
                         required
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div>
@@ -334,7 +334,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={jobLocation}
                         onChange={(e) => setJobLocation(e.target.value)}
                         required
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                         placeholder="City, State or Remote"
                       />
                     </div>
@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                       <select
                         value={jobType}
                         onChange={(e) => setJobType(e.target.value)}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                       >
                         {JOB_TYPES.map((t) => (
                           <option key={t.value} value={t.value}>
@@ -359,14 +359,14 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                           type="number"
                           value={jobSalaryMin}
                           onChange={(e) => setJobSalaryMin(e.target.value)}
-                          className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                          className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                           placeholder="Min $"
                         />
                         <input
                           type="number"
                           value={jobSalaryMax}
                           onChange={(e) => setJobSalaryMax(e.target.value)}
-                          className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                          className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                           placeholder="Max $"
                         />
                       </div>
@@ -378,7 +378,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         onChange={(e) => setJobDescription(e.target.value)}
                         required
                         rows={5}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000] resize-none"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000] resize-none"
                         placeholder="Job description, requirements, responsibilities..."
                       />
                     </div>
@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                       <input
                         value={jobApplyUrl}
                         onChange={(e) => setJobApplyUrl(e.target.value)}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                         placeholder="https://..."
                       />
                     </div>
@@ -397,7 +397,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         type="email"
                         value={jobApplyEmail}
                         onChange={(e) => setJobApplyEmail(e.target.value)}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                         placeholder="jobs@company.com"
                       />
                     </div>
@@ -424,7 +424,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* Gig post form */}
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-white/10 rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/10 rounded-xl overflow-hidden">
               <button
                 onClick={() => setShowGigForm((p) => !p)}
                 disabled={!hasActiveSubscription}
@@ -446,7 +446,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={gigTitle}
                         onChange={(e) => setGigTitle(e.target.value)}
                         required
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                         placeholder="e.g. DP needed for 2-day commercial shoot"
                       />
                     </div>
@@ -456,7 +456,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={gigCompany}
                         onChange={(e) => setGigCompany(e.target.value)}
                         required
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div>
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={gigLocation}
                         onChange={(e) => setGigLocation(e.target.value)}
                         required
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div>
@@ -474,7 +474,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         value={gigType}
                         onChange={(e) => setGigType(e.target.value)}
                         required
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                       >
                         <option value="">Select type...</option>
                         {GIG_TYPES.map((t) => (
@@ -489,7 +489,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                       <input
                         value={gigRate}
                         onChange={(e) => setGigRate(e.target.value)}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                         placeholder="e.g. $750/day or negotiable"
                       />
                     </div>
@@ -499,7 +499,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         type="date"
                         value={gigStartDate}
                         onChange={(e) => setGigStartDate(e.target.value)}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div>
@@ -508,7 +508,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         type="date"
                         value={gigEndDate}
                         onChange={(e) => setGigEndDate(e.target.value)}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                       />
                     </div>
                     <div className="col-span-2">
@@ -518,7 +518,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                         onChange={(e) => setGigDescription(e.target.value)}
                         required
                         rows={4}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000] resize-none"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000] resize-none"
                         placeholder="Project details, crew needed, requirements..."
                       />
                     </div>
@@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ export default function AccountPage() {
                       <input
                         value={gigContact}
                         onChange={(e) => setGigContact(e.target.value)}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                         placeholder="Email address, phone, or instructions"
                       />
                     </div>
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/admin/queue/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/admin/queue/page.tsx
index 543efb6..ee417a4 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/admin/queue/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/admin/queue/page.tsx
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ export default function AdminQueuePage() {
 
   if (loading || checkingAdmin) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="w-8 h-8 border-4 border-[#CC0000] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ export default function AdminQueuePage() {
 
   if (!isAdmin) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="text-center">
           <div className="text-4xl mb-4">🔒</div>
           <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-2">Access Denied</h1>
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ export default function AdminQueuePage() {
   const pendingCount = profiles.filter((p) => p.status === 'pending').length;
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         {/* Header */}
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ export default function AdminQueuePage() {
               className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-lg text-sm font-bold capitalize transition-colors ${
                 filter === f
                   ? 'bg-[#CC0000] text-white'
-                  : 'bg-[#231d18] text-gray-400 hover:text-white border border-white/10'
+                  : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] text-gray-400 hover:text-white border border-white/10'
               }`}
             >
               {f}
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ export default function AdminQueuePage() {
               return (
                 <div
                   key={profile.id}
-                  className={`bg-[#231d18] rounded-xl border overflow-hidden ${
+                  className={`bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl border overflow-hidden ${
                     isPending ? 'border-yellow-500/30' : 'border-white/10'
                   }`}
                 >
@@ -377,7 +377,7 @@ export default function AdminQueuePage() {
                                   [profile.id]: e.target.value,
                                 }))
                               }
-                              className="flex-1 bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-red-500"
+                              className="flex-1 bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-red-500"
                               placeholder="Rejection reason (required)..."
                             />
                             <button
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/gigs/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/gigs/[id]/page.tsx
index 919ac50..f156e8c 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/gigs/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/gigs/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ export default function GigDetailPage() {
 
   if (loading) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="w-8 h-8 border-4 border-[#CC0000] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ export default function GigDetailPage() {
 
   if (!gig) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="text-center">
           <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-2">Gig Not Found</h1>
           <Link href="/marketplace/gigs" className="text-[#CC0000] hover:underline">Back to Gigs</Link>
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export default function GigDetailPage() {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-3xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-gray-500 mb-8">
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export default function GigDetailPage() {
           <span className="text-white truncate">{gig.title}</span>
         </div>
 
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-2xl border border-white/10 overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-2xl border border-white/10 overflow-hidden">
           <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-[#CC0000]/20 to-transparent p-8">
             <h1 className="text-2xl font-black mb-2">{gig.title}</h1>
             <div className="text-[#CC0000] font-bold text-lg mb-4">{gig.company}</div>
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ export default function GigDetailPage() {
             <div className="border-t border-white/10 pt-6">
               <h2 className="text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-gray-400 mb-4">How to Respond</h2>
               {gig.contact_method ? (
-                <div className="bg-[#1c1815] rounded-lg p-4 text-sm text-gray-300">{gig.contact_method}</div>
+                <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] rounded-lg p-4 text-sm text-gray-300">{gig.contact_method}</div>
               ) : (
                 <p className="text-gray-400 text-sm">Contact the poster directly through the platform.</p>
               )}
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/gigs/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/gigs/page.tsx
index b9af4ad..c20ce11 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/gigs/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/gigs/page.tsx
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ export default function GigsPage() {
   }, []);
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-5xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center justify-between gap-4 mb-8">
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export default function GigsPage() {
           </Link>
         </div>
 
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-yellow-500/30 rounded-lg p-4 text-sm text-yellow-400 mb-8">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-yellow-500/30 rounded-lg p-4 text-sm text-yellow-400 mb-8">
           💳 <strong>Gig posting requires a Pro subscription.</strong> Billing is coming soon —
           create your free profile now and post gigs when payments launch.
         </div>
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ export default function GigsPage() {
         {loading ? (
           <div className="space-y-4">
             {[...Array(4)].map((_, i) => (
-              <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-xl p-6 animate-pulse h-28" />
+              <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl p-6 animate-pulse h-28" />
             ))}
           </div>
         ) : gigs.length === 0 ? (
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export default function GigsPage() {
               <Link
                 key={gig.id}
                 href={`/marketplace/gigs/${gig.id}`}
-                className="block bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/30 rounded-xl p-6 transition-all"
+                className="block bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/30 rounded-xl p-6 transition-all"
               >
                 <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-start justify-between gap-4">
                   <div className="flex-1">
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/jobs/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/jobs/[id]/page.tsx
index 8f1ab46..7ff204d 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/jobs/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/jobs/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ export default function JobDetailPage() {
 
   if (loading) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="w-8 h-8 border-4 border-[#CC0000] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ export default function JobDetailPage() {
 
   if (!job) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="text-center">
           <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-2">Job Not Found</h1>
           <Link href="/marketplace/jobs" className="text-[#CC0000] hover:underline">Back to Jobs</Link>
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export default function JobDetailPage() {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-3xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-gray-500 mb-8">
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export default function JobDetailPage() {
           <span className="text-white truncate">{job.title}</span>
         </div>
 
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-2xl border border-white/10 overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-2xl border border-white/10 overflow-hidden">
           <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-[#CC0000]/20 to-transparent p-8">
             <h1 className="text-2xl font-black mb-2">{job.title}</h1>
             <div className="text-[#CC0000] font-bold text-lg mb-4">{job.company}</div>
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/jobs/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/jobs/page.tsx
index 798bc06..3f40a42 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/jobs/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/jobs/page.tsx
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ export default function JobsPage() {
   }, []);
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-5xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center justify-between gap-4 mb-8">
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export default function JobsPage() {
           </Link>
         </div>
 
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-yellow-500/30 rounded-lg p-4 text-sm text-yellow-400 mb-8">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-yellow-500/30 rounded-lg p-4 text-sm text-yellow-400 mb-8">
           💳 <strong>Job posting requires a Pro subscription.</strong> Billing is coming soon —
           create your free profile now and post jobs when payments launch.
         </div>
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ export default function JobsPage() {
         {loading ? (
           <div className="space-y-4">
             {[...Array(4)].map((_, i) => (
-              <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-xl p-6 animate-pulse h-28" />
+              <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl p-6 animate-pulse h-28" />
             ))}
           </div>
         ) : jobs.length === 0 ? (
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export default function JobsPage() {
               <Link
                 key={job.id}
                 href={`/marketplace/jobs/${job.id}`}
-                className="block bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/30 rounded-xl p-6 transition-all"
+                className="block bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/30 rounded-xl p-6 transition-all"
               >
                 <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-start justify-between gap-4">
                   <div className="flex-1">
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/join/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/join/page.tsx
index 0fdeba9..be14be4 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/join/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/join/page.tsx
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         {/* Header */}
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
 
         {/* Auth gate */}
         {!user && (
-          <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-8 mb-8">
+          <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/10 rounded-xl p-8 mb-8">
             <h2 className="text-lg font-bold mb-6 text-center">
               {authMode === 'signup' ? 'Create an Account' : 'Sign In to Continue'}
             </h2>
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                   value={email}
                   onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
                   required
-                  className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="you@example.com"
                 />
               </div>
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                   onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
                   required
                   minLength={6}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#1c1815] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="••••••••"
                 />
               </div>
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                 setProfileType('crew');
                 setStep('details');
               }}
-              className="w-full bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/50 rounded-xl p-6 text-left transition-all group"
+              className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/50 rounded-xl p-6 text-left transition-all group"
             >
               <div className="text-2xl mb-2">🎬</div>
               <div className="font-bold text-lg group-hover:text-[#CC0000] transition-colors">
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                 setProfileType('vendor');
                 setStep('details');
               }}
-              className="w-full bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/50 rounded-xl p-6 text-left transition-all group"
+              className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/50 rounded-xl p-6 text-left transition-all group"
             >
               <div className="text-2xl mb-2">🏢</div>
               <div className="font-bold text-lg group-hover:text-[#CC0000] transition-colors">
@@ -376,7 +376,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                   value={crewName}
                   onChange={(e) => setCrewName(e.target.value)}
                   required
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="Your professional name"
                 />
               </div>
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                   value={crewLocation}
                   onChange={(e) => setCrewLocation(e.target.value)}
                   required
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="City, State / Country"
                 />
               </div>
@@ -397,7 +397,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                 <select
                   value={crewUnion}
                   onChange={(e) => setCrewUnion(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                 >
                   <option value="non_union">Non-Union</option>
                   <option value="iatse">IATSE</option>
@@ -412,7 +412,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                   type="number"
                   value={crewRate}
                   onChange={(e) => setCrewRate(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="e.g. 750"
                   min="0"
                 />
@@ -426,7 +426,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                 onChange={(e) => setCrewBio(e.target.value)}
                 rows={4}
                 maxLength={500}
-                className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000] resize-none"
+                className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000] resize-none"
                 placeholder="Brief professional bio (500 chars max)"
               />
               <div className="text-xs text-gray-500 text-right mt-1">{crewBio.length}/500</div>
@@ -457,7 +457,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
               <input
                 value={crewEquipment}
                 onChange={(e) => setCrewEquipment(e.target.value)}
-                className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                 placeholder="e.g. Sony FX9, DJI Ronin, Sennheiser MKH416 (comma-separated)"
               />
             </div>
@@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
               <input
                 value={crewReel}
                 onChange={(e) => setCrewReel(e.target.value)}
-                className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                 placeholder="https://vimeo.com/..."
               />
             </div>
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                   type="file"
                   accept="application/pdf,.doc,.docx"
                   onChange={(e) => setResumeFile(e.target.files?.[0] || null)}
-                  className="w-full text-sm text-gray-400 file:mr-3 file:py-2 file:px-4 file:rounded-lg file:border-0 file:bg-[#231d18] file:border file:border-white/20 file:text-white file:cursor-pointer"
+                  className="w-full text-sm text-gray-400 file:mr-3 file:py-2 file:px-4 file:rounded-lg file:border-0 file:bg-[#FFFFFF] file:border file:border-white/20 file:text-white file:cursor-pointer"
                 />
               </div>
             </div>
@@ -532,7 +532,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                 value={vendorName}
                 onChange={(e) => setVendorName(e.target.value)}
                 required
-                className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                 placeholder="Your company name"
               />
             </div>
@@ -546,7 +546,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                   value={vendorLocation}
                   onChange={(e) => setVendorLocation(e.target.value)}
                   required
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="City, State / Country"
                 />
               </div>
@@ -558,7 +558,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                   value={vendorCategory}
                   onChange={(e) => setVendorCategory(e.target.value)}
                   required
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                 >
                   <option value="">Select category...</option>
                   {VENDOR_CATEGORIES.map((c) => (
@@ -577,7 +577,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                 onChange={(e) => setVendorDescription(e.target.value)}
                 rows={4}
                 maxLength={1000}
-                className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000] resize-none"
+                className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000] resize-none"
                 placeholder="Describe your services, specialties, and what makes you stand out"
               />
             </div>
@@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                 <input
                   value={vendorWebsite}
                   onChange={(e) => setVendorWebsite(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="https://yourcompany.com"
                 />
               </div>
@@ -598,7 +598,7 @@ export default function JoinMarketplacePage() {
                   type="email"
                   value={vendorEmail}
                   onChange={(e) => setVendorEmail(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-4 py-3 text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="contact@yourcompany.com"
                 />
               </div>
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/page.tsx
index cc4cd91..527123f 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/page.tsx
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ const STATS = [
 
 export default function MarketplacePage() {
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       {/* Hero */}
       <section className="relative pt-24 pb-20 px-4 overflow-hidden">
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ export default function MarketplacePage() {
               <Link
                 key={cat?.label}
                 href={`/marketplace/search?category=${encodeURIComponent(cat?.label)}`}
-                className="bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/40 rounded-xl p-6 transition-all group"
+                className="bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/40 rounded-xl p-6 transition-all group"
               >
                 <div className="text-3xl mb-3">{cat?.icon}</div>
                 <div className="font-bold text-white group-hover:text-[#CC0000] transition-colors">
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ export default function MarketplacePage() {
                 className={`rounded-xl p-6 border ${
                   plan?.highlight
                     ? 'bg-[#CC0000]/10 border-[#CC0000] relative'
-                    : 'bg-[#231d18] border-white/10'
+                    : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] border-white/10'
                 }`}
               >
                 {plan?.highlight && (
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ export default function MarketplacePage() {
           </div>
 
           {/* Stripe coming soon notice */}
-          <div className="mt-8 bg-[#231d18] border border-yellow-500/30 rounded-lg p-4 text-sm text-yellow-400">
+          <div className="mt-8 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-yellow-500/30 rounded-lg p-4 text-sm text-yellow-400">
             💳 <strong>Billing coming soon</strong> — Pro and Studio plans are available now.
             Payment processing will be enabled shortly. Create your free profile today and upgrade
             when billing launches.
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/profile/[slug]/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/profile/[slug]/page.tsx
index 336f31f..b1b0a9a 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/profile/[slug]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/profile/[slug]/page.tsx
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ export default function ProfilePage() {
 
   if (loading) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="w-8 h-8 border-4 border-[#CC0000] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
       </div>
     );
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export default function ProfilePage() {
 
   if (notFoundState || !profile || !details) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white flex items-center justify-center">
         <div className="text-center">
           <div className="text-4xl mb-4">👤</div>
           <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-2">Profile Not Found</h1>
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ export default function ProfilePage() {
   const photoUrl = isCrew ? details.headshot_url : details.logo_url;
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-gray-500 mb-8">
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ export default function ProfilePage() {
           <span className="text-white">{name}</span>
         </div>
 
-        <div className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-2xl overflow-hidden border border-white/10">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-2xl overflow-hidden border border-white/10">
           <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-[#CC0000]/20 to-transparent p-8">
             <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-6">
               <div className="w-24 h-24 rounded-full bg-[#CC0000]/20 flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden flex items-center justify-center text-3xl font-black text-[#CC0000] border-2 border-[#CC0000]/30">
diff --git a/src/app/marketplace/search/page.tsx b/src/app/marketplace/search/page.tsx
index e12b155..abb19e9 100644
--- a/src/app/marketplace/search/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/marketplace/search/page.tsx
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ export default function MarketplaceSearchPage() {
   return (
     <Suspense
       fallback={
-        <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] flex items-center justify-center">
+        <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] flex items-center justify-center">
           <div className="w-8 h-8 border-4 border-[#CC0000] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
         </div>
       }
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815] text-white">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC] text-white">
       <Header />
       <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 py-24">
         {/* Breadcrumb */}
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
                 <input
                   value={query}
                   onChange={(e) => setQuery(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="Name, skill, company..."
                 />
               </div>
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
                 <input
                   value={filterLocation}
                   onChange={(e) => setFilterLocation(e.target.value)}
-                  className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                  className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   placeholder="City, State..."
                 />
               </div>
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
                     <select
                       value={filterUnion}
                       onChange={(e) => setFilterUnion(e.target.value)}
-                      className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                      className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                     >
                       <option value="">Any</option>
                       <option value="non_union">Non-Union</option>
@@ -346,14 +346,14 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
                         type="number"
                         value={filterRateMin}
                         onChange={(e) => setFilterRateMin(e.target.value)}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                         placeholder="Min $"
                       />
                       <input
                         type="number"
                         value={filterRateMax}
                         onChange={(e) => setFilterRateMax(e.target.value)}
-                        className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                        className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                         placeholder="Max $"
                       />
                     </div>
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
                   <select
                     value={filterCategory}
                     onChange={(e) => setFilterCategory(e.target.value)}
-                    className="w-full bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg px-3 py-2.5 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#CC0000]"
                   >
                     <option value="">All Categories</option>
                     {VENDOR_CATEGORIES.map((c) => (
@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
                 {[...Array(6)].map((_, i) => (
                   <div
                     key={i}
-                    className="bg-[#231d18] rounded-xl p-5 animate-pulse h-40"
+                    className="bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-xl p-5 animate-pulse h-40"
                   />
                 ))}
               </div>
@@ -449,7 +449,7 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
                   <Link
                     key={profile.id}
                     href={`/marketplace/profile/${profile.slug}`}
-                    className="bg-[#231d18] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/30 rounded-xl p-5 transition-all block"
+                    className="bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:bg-[#222] border border-white/10 hover:border-[#CC0000]/30 rounded-xl p-5 transition-all block"
                   >
                     <div className="flex items-start gap-4">
                       {/* Avatar */}
@@ -510,7 +510,7 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setPage((p) => Math.max(1, p - 1))}
                   disabled={page === 1}
-                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg text-sm disabled:opacity-40 hover:border-white/40 transition-colors"
+                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg text-sm disabled:opacity-40 hover:border-white/40 transition-colors"
                 >
                   ← Prev
                 </button>
@@ -518,7 +518,7 @@ function SearchPageInner() {
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setPage((p) => p + 1)}
                   disabled={results.length < 20}
-                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#231d18] border border-white/20 rounded-lg text-sm disabled:opacity-40 hover:border-white/40 transition-colors"
+                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-white/20 rounded-lg text-sm disabled:opacity-40 hover:border-white/40 transition-colors"
                 >
                   Next →
                 </button>
diff --git a/src/app/nab-2026/page.tsx b/src/app/nab-2026/page.tsx
index af96f23..de97774 100644
--- a/src/app/nab-2026/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/nab-2026/page.tsx
@@ -87,12 +87,12 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
   const articles = (rawArticles || []) as ArticleRow[];
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
       <Header />
       <CompanyMentionsHover />
 
       {/* Hero */}
-      <section className="bg-gradient-to-br from-amber-500/10 to-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+      <section className="bg-gradient-to-br from-amber-500/10 to-[#F8FAFC] border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
         <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 py-10">
           <div className="flex items-baseline gap-3 mb-2">
             <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest bg-amber-500/20 text-amber-300 px-2 py-0.5 rounded">
@@ -128,9 +128,9 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
                   key={e.slug}
                   href={`/manufacturers/${e.slug}`}
                   data-company-slug={e.slug}
-                  className="bg-[#1c1815] border-2 border-emerald-500/40 rounded-lg p-3 hover:border-emerald-500/70 hover:shadow-md transition-all flex flex-col items-center text-center gap-2"
+                  className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border-2 border-emerald-500/40 rounded-lg p-3 hover:border-emerald-500/70 hover:shadow-md transition-all flex flex-col items-center text-center gap-2"
                 >
-                  <div className="w-full h-16 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#231d18] rounded">
+                  <div className="w-full h-16 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded">
                     {e.logo_url ? (
                       /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
                       <img src={e.logo_url} alt={`${e.company_name} logo`} className="max-h-12 max-w-full object-contain" loading="lazy" />
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+              <Link href="/news?search=NAB+2026" className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
                 See all NAB coverage →
               </Link>
             </header>
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
                 <Link
                   key={a.wp_slug}
                   href={`/news/${a.wp_slug}`}
-                  className="group bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg overflow-hidden hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:shadow-sm transition-all"
+                  className="group bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg overflow-hidden hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:shadow-sm transition-all"
                 >
                   {a.featured_image && (
                     /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
                     />
                   )}
                   <div className="p-3">
-                    <h3 className="font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm leading-snug group-hover:text-[#F0A623] line-clamp-3 mb-1">
+                    <h3 className="font-semibold text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm leading-snug group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] line-clamp-3 mb-1">
                       {a.title}
                     </h3>
                     {a.wp_published_at && (
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
             <h2 className="text-xl font-display font-bold text-[#e0e0e0]">
               All 2026 NAB Show exhibitors
             </h2>
-            <Link href="/manufacturers" className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+            <Link href="/manufacturers" className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
               Full directory →
             </Link>
           </header>
@@ -205,13 +205,13 @@ export default async function NabHub() {
                 key={e.slug}
                 href={`/manufacturers/${e.slug}`}
                 data-company-slug={e.slug}
-                className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-md p-2.5 hover:border-[#F0A623] transition-all flex items-center gap-2.5"
+                className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-md p-2.5 hover:border-[#1D4ED8] transition-all flex items-center gap-2.5"
               >
                 {e.logo_url ? (
                   /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
-                  <img src={e.logo_url} alt="" className="w-10 h-10 rounded bg-[#231d18] object-contain flex-shrink-0" loading="lazy" />
+                  <img src={e.logo_url} alt="" className="w-10 h-10 rounded bg-[#FFFFFF] object-contain flex-shrink-0" loading="lazy" />
                 ) : (
-                  <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded bg-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center text-[#666] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0">
+                  <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center text-[#666] font-bold text-sm flex-shrink-0">
                     {e.company_name.charAt(0).toUpperCase()}
                   </div>
                 )}
@@ -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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">Browse the full directory →</Link>
+              <Link href="/manufacturers" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">Browse the full directory →</Link>
             </p>
           )}
         </section>
diff --git a/src/app/news/NewsPageClient.tsx b/src/app/news/NewsPageClient.tsx
index 8aa4231..5eeec62 100644
--- a/src/app/news/NewsPageClient.tsx
+++ b/src/app/news/NewsPageClient.tsx
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ export default function NewsPage({
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
             <span className="section-label">{kicker}</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
           </div>
           <h1 className="font-heading text-white text-3xl font-bold">{heading}</h1>
           <p className="text-[#777] font-body text-sm mt-2">{subtitle}</p>
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ export default function NewsPage({
       </div>
 
       {/* Search & Filter Bar */}
-      <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#1e1e1e] py-4">
+      <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border-b border-[#1e1e1e] py-4">
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 space-y-3">
           {/* Row 1: Search + Sort */}
           <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center gap-3">
@@ -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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] placeholder-[#555] text-sm font-body pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors"
+                className="w-full bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] placeholder-[#555] text-sm font-body pl-9 pr-4 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors"
               />
               {search && (
                 <button
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                 type="date"
                 value={dateFrom}
                 onChange={(e) => setDateFrom(e.target.value)}
-                className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors [color-scheme:dark]"
+                className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] text-xs font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] text-xs font-body pl-3 pr-8 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] transition-colors cursor-pointer"
+                className="appearance-none bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] text-xs font-body pl-3 pr-8 py-2.5 rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623] text-white"
-                      : "bg-[#231d18] border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623]"
+                      ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8] text-white"
+                      : "bg-[#FFFFFF] border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8]"
                   }`}
                 >
                   {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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-body hover:underline">Clear filters</button>
+                <button onClick={clearFilters} className="mt-3 text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">{article.category || "NEWS"}</span>
+                          <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2">
+                        <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-base font-bold leading-snug mb-2 group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest mb-3 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623] text-white"
-                        : "bg-[#231d18] border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623]"
+                        ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8] text-white"
+                        : "bg-[#FFFFFF] border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8]"
                     }`}
                   >
                     {tag}
@@ -345,8 +345,8 @@ export default function NewsPage({
                 ))}
               </div>
             </div>
-            <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#412402] p-4">
-              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">Newsletter</h3>
+            <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#DCE6F2] p-4">
+              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">Newsletter</h3>
               <p className="text-[#777] text-xs font-body mb-3">Get pro AV 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 b21b8af..29af28a 100644
--- a/src/app/news/[slug]/NewsArticleDetailClient.tsx
+++ b/src/app/news/[slug]/NewsArticleDetailClient.tsx
@@ -276,13 +276,13 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
       <Header />
 
       {/* Breadcrumb */}
-      <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#231d18]">
+      <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
         <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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+          <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">
             Home
           </Link>
           <span>/</span>
-          <Link href="/news" className="hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+          <Link href="/news" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+                  className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-[#e0e0e0]">
+                      className="font-heading font-bold text-sm hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                     <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" />
@@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
                     aria-label="Share on LinkedIn"
                     title="LinkedIn"
-                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#0a66c2] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#0a66c2]">
+                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#0a66c2] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#0a66c2]">
                     <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
                       <path d="M19 0h-14C2.24 0 0 2.24 0 5v14c0 2.76 2.24 5 5 5h14c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5V5c0-2.76-2.24-5-5-5zM8 19H5V8h3v11zM6.5 6.73a1.75 1.75 0 1 1 0-3.5 1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 3.5zM20 19h-3v-5.6c0-3.37-4-3.12-4 0V19h-3V8h3v1.77c1.4-2.59 7-2.78 7 2.48V19z"/>
                     </svg>
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
                     aria-label="Share on X"
                     title="X (Twitter)"
-                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-white">
+                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-white">
                     <svg width="14" height="14" 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"/>
                     </svg>
@@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
                     aria-label="Share on Facebook"
                     title="Facebook"
-                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#1877f2] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1877f2]">
+                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#1877f2] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1877f2]">
                     <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
                       <path d="M24 12.073c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12S0 5.446 0 12.073C0 18.062 4.388 23.027 10.125 23.927v-8.385H7.078v-3.47h3.047V9.43c0-3.007 1.792-4.669 4.533-4.669 1.312 0 2.686.235 2.686.235v2.953H15.83c-1.491 0-1.956.925-1.956 1.874v2.25h3.328l-.532 3.47h-2.796v8.385C19.612 23.027 24 18.062 24 12.073z"/>
                     </svg>
@@ -392,7 +392,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
                     aria-label="Share on Reddit"
                     title="Reddit"
-                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#ff4500] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ff4500]">
+                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#ff4500] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#ff4500]">
                     <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
                       <path d="M12 0A12 12 0 0 0 0 12a12 12 0 0 0 12 12 12 12 0 0 0 12-12A12 12 0 0 0 12 0zm5.01 4.744c.688 0 1.25.561 1.25 1.249a1.25 1.25 0 0 1-2.498.056l-2.597-.547-.8 3.747c1.824.07 3.48.632 4.674 1.488.308-.309.73-.491 1.207-.491.968 0 1.754.786 1.754 1.754 0 .716-.435 1.333-1.01 1.614a3.111 3.111 0 0 1 .042.52c0 2.694-3.13 4.87-7.004 4.87-3.874 0-7.004-2.176-7.004-4.87 0-.183.015-.366.043-.534A1.748 1.748 0 0 1 4.028 12c0-.968.786-1.754 1.754-1.754.463 0 .898.196 1.207.49 1.207-.883 2.878-1.43 4.744-1.487l.885-4.182a.342.342 0 0 1 .14-.197.35.35 0 0 1 .238-.042l2.906.617a1.214 1.214 0 0 1 1.108-.701zM9.25 12C8.561 12 8 12.562 8 13.25c0 .687.561 1.248 1.25 1.248.687 0 1.248-.561 1.248-1.249 0-.688-.561-1.249-1.249-1.249zm5.5 0c-.687 0-1.248.561-1.248 1.25 0 .687.561 1.248 1.249 1.248.688 0 1.249-.561 1.249-1.249 0-.687-.562-1.249-1.25-1.249zm-5.466 3.99a.327.327 0 0 0-.231.094.33.33 0 0 0 0 .463c.842.842 2.484.913 2.961.913.477 0 2.105-.056 2.961-.913a.361.361 0 0 0 .029-.463.33.33 0 0 0-.464 0c-.547.533-1.684.73-2.512.73-.828 0-1.979-.196-2.512-.73a.326.326 0 0 0-.232-.095z"/>
                     </svg>
@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
                     target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
                     aria-label="Share on WhatsApp"
                     title="WhatsApp"
-                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#25d366] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#25d366]">
+                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#25d366] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#25d366]">
                     <svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
                       <path d="M.057 24l1.687-6.163a11.867 11.867 0 0 1-1.587-5.945C.16 5.335 5.495 0 12.05 0a11.817 11.817 0 0 1 8.413 3.488 11.824 11.824 0 0 1 3.48 8.414c-.003 6.557-5.338 11.892-11.893 11.892a11.9 11.9 0 0 1-5.688-1.448L.057 24zm6.597-3.807c1.676.995 3.276 1.591 5.392 1.592 5.448 0 9.886-4.434 9.889-9.885.002-5.462-4.415-9.89-9.881-9.892-5.452 0-9.887 4.434-9.889 9.884-.001 2.225.651 3.891 1.746 5.634l-.999 3.648 3.742-.981zm11.387-5.464c-.074-.124-.272-.198-.57-.347-.297-.149-1.758-.868-2.031-.967-.272-.099-.47-.149-.669.149-.198.297-.768.967-.941 1.165-.173.198-.347.223-.644.074-.297-.149-1.255-.462-2.39-1.475-.883-.788-1.48-1.761-1.653-2.059-.173-.297-.018-.458.13-.606.134-.133.297-.347.446-.521.151-.172.2-.296.3-.495.099-.198.05-.372-.025-.521-.075-.148-.669-1.611-.916-2.206-.242-.579-.487-.501-.669-.51l-.57-.01c-.198 0-.52.074-.792.372s-1.04 1.016-1.04 2.479 1.065 2.876 1.213 3.074c.149.198 2.095 3.2 5.076 4.487.711.306 1.265.489 1.697.626.713.226 1.362.194 1.875.118.572-.085 1.758-.719 2.006-1.413.248-.694.248-1.289.173-1.413z"/>
                     </svg>
@@ -418,21 +418,21 @@ 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                    className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-sm text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                     <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"/>
                     </svg>
                   </button>
 
-                  <span className="w-px h-5 bg-[#3a322b] mx-1" aria-hidden="true" />
+                  <span className="w-px h-5 bg-[#DCE6F2] mx-1" aria-hidden="true" />
 
                   {/* Save Button */}
                   <button
                     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-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                    className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-blue-300 disabled:opacity-50 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                     {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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors rounded-sm cursor-default">
+                      className="px-3 py-1 text-xs font-body bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                  className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                   <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-[#F0A623] font-body text-sm hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-[#1D4ED8] font-body text-sm hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                 <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-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+              <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-0.5">
+                      <p className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
+                      <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+                <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug">
+                        <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-bold group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                            <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline font-body font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider"
+                  className="block mt-4 pt-3 border-t border-[#222] text-[11px] text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#412402] p-5">
+            <div className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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.
@@ -626,12 +626,12 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
 
       {/* Related Articles Carousel */}
       {relatedArticles.length > 0 && (
-        <section className="border-t border-[#231d18] bg-[#1c1815] py-10">
+        <section className="border-t border-[#FFFFFF] bg-[#F8FAFC] py-10">
           <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-6">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                 <span className="section-label">More News</span>
-                <div className="h-px w-16 bg-[#3a322b]" />
+                <div className="h-px w-16 bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
               </div>
               {relatedArticles.length > CARDS_VISIBLE && (
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
@@ -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-[#3a322b] text-[#666] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                    className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#666] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                     <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-[#3a322b] text-[#666] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                    className="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#666] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] disabled:opacity-30 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors rounded-sm focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                     <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-[#F0A623] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                      <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2 mb-1.5">
+                    <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold leading-snug group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]" : "bg-[#333]"
+                      i === carouselIndex ? "bg-[#1D4ED8]" : "bg-[#333]"
                     }`}
                   />
                 ))}
@@ -749,14 +749,14 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
             }}
           />
           {/* Modal */}
-          <div className="relative bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm w-full max-w-md p-6 shadow-2xl">
+          <div className="relative bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm w-full max-w-md p-6 shadow-2xl">
             <button
               onClick={() => {
                 setEmailShareOpen(false);
                 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-[#F0A623]">
+              className="absolute top-4 right-4 text-[#555] hover:text-[#e0e0e0] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
               <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-[#412402] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+              <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-sm bg-[#1a2a3a] border border-[#DCE6F2] flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
                 <svg
                   width="16"
                   height="16"
                   viewBox="0 0 24 24"
                   fill="none"
-                  stroke="#F0A623"
+                  stroke="#1D4ED8"
                   strokeWidth="2"
                   aria-hidden="true">
                   <rect x="2" y="4" width="20" height="16" rx="2" />
@@ -791,7 +791,7 @@ export default function NewsArticleDetailClient({
             </div>
 
             {/* Article preview */}
-            <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#231d18] rounded-sm p-3 mb-5">
+            <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-sm p-3 mb-5">
               <p className="font-body text-[#888] text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">
                 {article.category}
               </p>
@@ -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-[#F0A623]">*</span>
+                    Recipient Email <span className="text-[#1D4ED8]">*</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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] focus:border-[#F0A623] text-[#e0e0e0] placeholder-[#444] text-sm font-body px-3 py-2.5 rounded-sm outline-none transition-colors"
+                    className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] focus:border-[#F0A623] 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-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] focus:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] border border-[#F0A623] text-white px-4 py-3 rounded-sm text-sm font-body shadow-lg z-50">
+          className="fixed bottom-4 right-4 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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 f497845..27e31ba 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 || "#F0A623";
+  const accent = newsletter.accent_color || "#1D4ED8";
 
   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-[#F0A623] font-bold mr-1">{block.category}:</span>
+                    <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] font-bold mr-1">{block.category}:</span>
                   )}
                   {block.title}
                 </span>
@@ -128,11 +128,11 @@ function NewsletterCard({ newsletter }: { newsletter: Newsletter }) {
         )}
 
         {/* Footer */}
-        <div className="flex items-center justify-between pt-3 border-t border-[#231d18]">
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-between pt-3 border-t border-[#FFFFFF]">
           <span className="font-body text-[#555] text-xs">
             {blocks.length} {blocks.length === 1 ? "story" : "stories"}
           </span>
-          <span className="font-body text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-medium">
+          <span className="font-body text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#412402] rounded-sm p-6 md:p-8"
+      className="bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6 md:p-8"
       aria-labelledby={`${formId}-heading`}>
       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
-        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#412402]" />
+        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
         <span className="section-label" id={`${formId}-heading`}>Subscribe</span>
-        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#412402]" />
+        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
       </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-[#F0A623]/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-3">
+          <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-[#1D4ED8]/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="#F0A623" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" />
+              <path d="M4 10l4 4 8-8" stroke="#1D4ED8" 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-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623]" : "border-[#444]"}`}>
+                      className={`mr-1.5 inline-block w-3 h-3 rounded-sm border transition-colors ${checked ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8]" : "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-[#F0A623] ${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-[#1D4ED8] ${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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+            <Link href="/privacy" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
               Privacy Policy
             </Link>
           </p>
@@ -375,7 +375,7 @@ export default function NewsletterArchivePage() {
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
             <span className="section-label">Newsletter</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
           </div>
           <h1 className="font-heading text-white text-3xl font-bold">Newsletter Archive</h1>
           <p className="text-[#777] font-body text-sm mt-2">
@@ -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-[#F0A623] ${
+                  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-[#1D4ED8] ${
                     selectedTopic === topic
-                      ? "bg-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623] text-white"
+                      ? "bg-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                   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-[#F0A623] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                   Try again
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -521,7 +521,7 @@ export default function NewsletterArchivePage() {
                 </p>
                 <button
                   onClick={handleClearFilters}
-                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]">
+                  className="font-body text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
                   Clear all filters
                 </button>
               </div>
@@ -555,10 +555,10 @@ 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-[#F0A623] ${
+                      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-[#1D4ED8] ${
                         selectedTopic === topic
-                          ? "text-[#F0A623] bg-[#F0A623]/10"
-                          : "text-[#888] hover:text-[#ccc] hover:bg-[#231d18]"
+                          ? "text-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#1D4ED8]/10"
+                          : "text-[#888] hover:text-[#ccc] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]"
                       }`}>
                       {topic}
                     </button>
@@ -578,10 +578,10 @@ 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-[#F0A623] ${
+                        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-[#1D4ED8] ${
                           selectedYear === String(year)
-                            ? "text-[#F0A623] bg-[#F0A623]/10"
-                            : "text-[#888] hover:text-[#ccc] hover:bg-[#231d18]"
+                            ? "text-[#1D4ED8] bg-[#1D4ED8]/10"
+                            : "text-[#888] hover:text-[#ccc] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]"
                         }`}>
                         {year}
                       </button>
diff --git a/src/app/privacy/page.tsx b/src/app/privacy/page.tsx
index ed981d6..8a788c1 100644
--- a/src/app/privacy/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/privacy/page.tsx
@@ -77,15 +77,15 @@ export default function PrivacyPage() {
             <h2 id="section-4" className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xl font-bold mb-3">4. Cookies Policy</h2>
             <p>We use the following categories of cookies:</p>
             <div className="mt-3 space-y-3">
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded p-3">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded p-3">
                 <p className="font-bold text-[#ccc] text-sm">Essential Cookies</p>
                 <p className="text-sm mt-1">Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. Includes session management and security tokens.</p>
               </div>
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded p-3">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded p-3">
                 <p className="font-bold text-[#ccc] text-sm">Analytics Cookies</p>
                 <p className="text-sm mt-1">Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (Google Analytics). Requires your consent.</p>
               </div>
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded p-3">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded p-3">
                 <p className="font-bold text-[#ccc] text-sm">Advertising Cookies</p>
                 <p className="text-sm mt-1">Used to serve relevant ads and measure campaign performance. Requires your consent.</p>
               </div>
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] underline hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">privacy@avbeat.com</a></p>
+              <p>Email: <a href="mailto:privacy@avbeat.com" className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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 2ccde4e..0be9c3e 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 = ['#412402', '#1a3a2a', '#3a1a1a', '#2a1a3a', '#1a2a3a'];
+  const colors = ['#DCE6F2', '#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-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623]/50'; }
+  else if (rep >= 200) { label = 'Contributor'; color = 'text-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623]',
-    bg: 'bg-[#412402]/40',
-    border: 'border-[#F0A623]/40',
+    color: 'text-[#1D4ED8]',
+    bg: 'bg-[#DCE6F2]/40',
+    border: 'border-[#1D4ED8]/40',
     description: 'Active community contributor',
   },
   mentor: {
@@ -198,8 +198,8 @@ function BadgesSection({ badges }: { badges: UserBadge[] }) {
 function BadgesCard({ badges }: { badges: UserBadge[] }) {
   if (badges.length === 0) return null;
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-5">
-      <h2 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] uppercase tracking-wider mb-4 pb-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+    <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-5">
+      <h2 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] uppercase tracking-wider mb-4 pb-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
         Earned Badges
       </h2>
       <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
 
   if (loading) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         <Header />
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-12">
           <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto space-y-4">
@@ -358,11 +358,11 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
 
   if (error || !profile) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         <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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">
+          <Link href="/forum" className="mt-4 inline-block font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">
             ← Back to Forum
           </Link>
         </div>
@@ -380,16 +380,16 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
   ];
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
       <Header />
 
       {/* Breadcrumb */}
-      <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#1e1e1e]">
+      <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Home</Link>
             <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
-            <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
+            <Link href="/forum" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Forum</Link>
             <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
             <span className="text-[#888]">{profile.full_name || 'User Profile'}</span>
           </nav>
@@ -400,12 +400,12 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
         <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto">
 
           {/* Profile Header Card */}
-          <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6 mb-6">
+          <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6 mb-6">
             <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start sm:items-center gap-5">
               <Avatar name={profile.full_name || 'User'} size="lg" />
               <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                 <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-3 mb-1">
-                  <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#FBEFE0]">
+                  <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#0F172A]">
                     {profile.full_name || 'Anonymous User'}
                   </h1>
                   <ReputationBadge rep={profile.reputation || 0} />
@@ -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 ${
                         followData.isFollowing
-                          ? 'bg-[#412402] text-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623]/50 hover:bg-red-900/30 hover:text-red-400 hover:border-red-700/50'
-                          : 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white border-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517]'
+                          ? 'bg-[#DCE6F2] text-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8]/50 hover:bg-red-900/30 hover:text-red-400 hover:border-red-700/50'
+                          : 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white border-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A]'
                       }`}
                     >
                       {followLoading ? '...' : followData.isFollowing ? 'Following' : '+ Follow'}
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                   {currentUserId === userId && (
                     <Link
                       href="/account"
-                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] px-3 py-1 rounded-sm transition-colors"
+                      className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] px-3 py-1 rounded-sm transition-colors"
                     >
                       Edit Profile
                     </Link>
@@ -449,7 +449,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                       href={profile.website.startsWith('http') ? profile.website : `https://${profile.website}`}
                       target="_blank"
                       rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                      className="flex items-center gap-1 hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors"
+                      className="flex items-center gap-1 hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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" />
@@ -475,9 +475,9 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
             </div>
 
             {/* 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-[#3a322b]">
+            <div className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-4 lg:grid-cols-6 gap-3 mt-6 pt-5 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
               <div className="text-center">
-                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#F0A623]">{(profile.reputation || 0).toLocaleString()}</div>
+                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#1D4ED8]">{(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">
@@ -493,31 +493,31 @@ 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">{followData.followerCount}</div>
+                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">{followData.followingCount}</div>
+                <div className="font-heading text-2xl font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">{followData.followingCount}</div>
                 <div className="font-body text-xs text-[#666] uppercase tracking-wider mt-0.5">Following</div>
               </div>
             </div>
           </div>
 
           {/* Tabs */}
-          <div className="flex border-b border-[#3a322b] mb-6 overflow-x-auto">
+          <div className="flex border-b border-[#DCE6F2] mb-6 overflow-x-auto">
             {tabs.map((tab) => (
               <button
                 key={tab.id}
                 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-[#F0A623] text-[#F0A623]'
+                    ? 'border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#1D4ED8]'
                     : 'border-transparent text-[#666] hover:text-[#aaa]'
                 }`}
               >
                 {tab.label}
                 {tab.count !== undefined && (
-                  <span className="font-body text-xs bg-[#3a322b] text-[#888] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
+                  <span className="font-body text-xs bg-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
                     {tab.count}
                   </span>
                 )}
@@ -537,8 +537,8 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
               )}
 
               {/* Top Threads */}
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-5">
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] uppercase tracking-wider mb-4 pb-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-5">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] uppercase tracking-wider mb-4 pb-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                   Top Threads
                 </h2>
                 {topThreads.length === 0 ? (
@@ -549,17 +549,17 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                       <div key={thread.id} className="group">
                         <Link
                           href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug"
+                          className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors line-clamp-2 leading-snug"
                         >
                           {thread.title}
                         </Link>
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mt-1 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
                           {thread.forum_categories && (
-                            <Link href={`/forum/${thread.forum_categories.slug}`} className="text-[#F0A623]/70 hover:text-[#F0A623]">
+                            <Link href={`/forum/${thread.forum_categories.slug}`} className="text-[#1D4ED8]/70 hover:text-[#1D4ED8]">
                               {thread.forum_categories.name}
                             </Link>
                           )}
-                          <span className={`font-semibold ${(thread.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#F0A623]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
+                          <span className={`font-semibold ${(thread.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#1D4ED8]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
                             {(thread.vote_score || 0) > 0 ? '+' : ''}{thread.vote_score || 0} pts
                           </span>
                           <span>{thread.reply_count || 0} replies</span>
@@ -572,8 +572,8 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
               </div>
 
               {/* Contributions by Category */}
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-5">
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] uppercase tracking-wider mb-4 pb-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-5">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] uppercase tracking-wider mb-4 pb-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                   Contributions by Category
                 </h2>
                 {contributionsByCategory.length === 0 ? (
@@ -585,15 +585,15 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                         <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-1">
                           <Link
                             href={`/forum/${cat.slug}`}
-                            className="font-body text-xs font-semibold text-[#aaa] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors"
+                            className="font-body text-xs font-semibold text-[#aaa] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors"
                           >
                             {cat.name}
                           </Link>
                           <span className="font-body text-xs text-[#666]">{cat.count} thread{cat.count !== 1 ? 's' : ''}</span>
                         </div>
-                        <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#3a322b] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
+                        <div className="h-1.5 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded-full overflow-hidden">
                           <div
-                            className="h-full bg-[#F0A623] rounded-full transition-all duration-500"
+                            className="h-full bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded-full transition-all duration-500"
                             style={{ width: `${(cat.count / maxCategoryCount) * 100}%` }}
                           />
                         </div>
@@ -604,8 +604,8 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
               </div>
 
               {/* Recent Activity */}
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-5 lg:col-span-2">
-                <h2 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] uppercase tracking-wider mb-4 pb-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-5 lg:col-span-2">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] uppercase tracking-wider mb-4 pb-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
                   Recent Activity
                 </h2>
                 {threads.length === 0 && replies.length === 0 ? (
@@ -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 ${
-                            entry.type === 'thread' ? 'bg-[#412402] text-[#F0A623]' : 'bg-[#1a2a1a] text-green-400'
+                            entry.type === 'thread' ? 'bg-[#DCE6F2] text-[#1D4ED8]' : 'bg-[#1a2a1a] text-green-400'
                           }`}>
                             {entry.type === 'thread' ? 'Thread' : 'Reply'}
                           </span>
@@ -629,7 +629,7 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
                             {entry.type === 'thread' ? (
                               <Link
                                 href={`/forum/thread/${(entry.item as ForumThread).id}`}
-                                className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-1"
+                                className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-1"
+                                  className="font-body text-sm text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors line-clamp-1"
                                 >
                                   Re: {(entry.item as ForumReply).forum_threads?.title || 'Thread'}
                                 </Link>
@@ -658,27 +658,27 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
 
           {/* Threads Tab */}
           {activeTab === 'threads' && (
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm">
               {threads.length === 0 ? (
                 <div className="p-8 text-center">
                   <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#555]">No threads posted yet.</p>
                 </div>
               ) : (
-                <div className="divide-y divide-[#3a322b]">
+                <div className="divide-y divide-[#DCE6F2]">
                   {threads.map((thread) => (
                     <div key={thread.id} className="p-4 hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] transition-colors">
                       <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4">
                         <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                           <Link
                             href={`/forum/thread/${thread.id}`}
-                            className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2"
+                            className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors line-clamp-2"
                           >
                             {thread.title}
                           </Link>
                           <p className="font-body text-xs text-[#555] line-clamp-1 mt-1">{thread.body}</p>
                           <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-3 mt-2 text-xs font-body text-[#555]">
                             {thread.forum_categories && (
-                              <Link href={`/forum/${thread.forum_categories.slug}`} className="text-[#F0A623]/70 hover:text-[#F0A623]">
+                              <Link href={`/forum/${thread.forum_categories.slug}`} className="text-[#1D4ED8]/70 hover:text-[#1D4ED8]">
                                 {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-[#F0A623]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
+                          <div className={`font-heading text-lg font-bold ${(thread.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#1D4ED8]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
                             {(thread.vote_score || 0) > 0 ? '+' : ''}{thread.vote_score || 0}
                           </div>
                           <div className="font-body text-xs text-[#555]">score</div>
@@ -703,24 +703,24 @@ export default function UserProfilePage() {
 
           {/* Replies Tab */}
           {activeTab === 'replies' && (
-            <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm">
+            <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm">
               {replies.length === 0 ? (
                 <div className="p-8 text-center">
                   <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#555]">No replies posted yet.</p>
                 </div>
               ) : (
-                <div className="divide-y divide-[#3a322b]">
+                <div className="divide-y divide-[#DCE6F2]">
                   {replies.map((reply) => (
                     <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-[#F0A623]/70 hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors mb-1 block"
+                        className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#1D4ED8]/70 hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
+                        <span className={`font-semibold ${(reply.vote_score || 0) >= 0 ? 'text-[#1D4ED8]' : 'text-red-400'}`}>
                           {(reply.vote_score || 0) > 0 ? '+' : ''}{reply.vote_score || 0} pts
                         </span>
                         <span>{timeAgo(reply.created_at)}</span>
@@ -769,20 +769,20 @@ function FollowUserList({
 }) {
   if (users.length === 0) {
     return (
-      <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-8 text-center">
+      <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-8 text-center">
         <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#555]">{emptyMessage}</p>
       </div>
     );
   }
   return (
-    <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm divide-y divide-[#3a322b]">
+    <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm divide-y divide-[#DCE6F2]">
       {users.map((u) => (
         <div key={u.id} className="flex items-center gap-4 p-4 hover:bg-[#1e1e1e] transition-colors">
           <Avatar name={u.full_name || 'User'} size="sm" />
           <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
             <Link
               href={`/profile/${u.id}`}
-              className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors"
+              className="font-body text-sm font-semibold text-[#ccc] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] px-3 py-1 rounded-sm transition-colors"
+                className="font-body text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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 1408258..e8b1554 100644
--- a/src/app/reading-list/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/reading-list/page.tsx
@@ -116,12 +116,12 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
   return (
     <>
       <Header />
-      <main className="bg-[#1c1815] min-h-screen">
+      <main className="bg-[#F8FAFC] min-h-screen">
       <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-[#231d18] border border-[#F0A623] 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="#F0A623" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
+          <div className="fixed bottom-6 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 z-50 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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="#1D4ED8" strokeWidth="2.5" aria-hidden="true">
               <polyline points="20 6 9 17 4 12" />
             </svg>
             {toast}
@@ -129,10 +129,10 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
         )}
 
         {/* Page Header */}
-        <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#1e1e1e]">
+        <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+              <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Home</Link>
               <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
               <span className="text-[#888]">Reading List</span>
             </nav>
@@ -141,14 +141,14 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
 
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-8 md:py-10">
           {/* Title Row */}
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-8 pb-4 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+          <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-8 pb-4 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
             <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-              <svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#F0A623" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
+              <svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#1D4ED8" 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-[#FBEFE0]">Reading List</h1>
+              <h1 className="font-heading text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-[#0F172A]">Reading List</h1>
               {savedArticles.length > 0 && (
-                <span className="font-body text-xs text-[#666] bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
+                <span className="font-body text-xs text-[#666] bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] px-2 py-0.5 rounded-sm">
                   {savedArticles.length} {savedArticles.length === 1 ? "article" : "articles"}
                 </span>
               )}
@@ -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-[#F0A623]">
+                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-[#1D4ED8]">
                 Clear All
               </button>
             )}
@@ -166,13 +166,13 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
           {loading ? (
             <div className="space-y-4">
               {[1, 2, 3].map((i) => (
-                <div key={i} className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-4 animate-pulse">
+                <div key={i} className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-4 animate-pulse">
                   <div className="flex gap-4">
-                    <div className="w-28 h-20 bg-[#3a322b] rounded-sm flex-shrink-0" />
+                    <div className="w-28 h-20 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm flex-shrink-0" />
                     <div className="flex-1 space-y-2">
-                      <div className="h-3 bg-[#3a322b] rounded w-1/4" />
-                      <div className="h-4 bg-[#3a322b] rounded w-3/4" />
-                      <div className="h-3 bg-[#3a322b] rounded w-1/2" />
+                      <div className="h-3 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded w-1/4" />
+                      <div className="h-4 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded w-3/4" />
+                      <div className="h-3 bg-[#DCE6F2] rounded w-1/2" />
                     </div>
                   </div>
                 </div>
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
             </div>
           ) : !currentUser ? (
             <div className="text-center py-20">
-              <div className="w-16 h-16 mx-auto mb-5 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-full">
+              <div className="w-16 h-16 mx-auto mb-5 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-full">
                 <svg width="28" height="28" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#555" strokeWidth="1.5" aria-hidden="true">
                   <path d="M19 21l-7-5-7 5V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z" />
                 </svg>
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
             </div>
           ) : savedArticles.length === 0 ? (
             <div className="text-center py-20">
-              <div className="w-16 h-16 mx-auto mb-5 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-full">
+              <div className="w-16 h-16 mx-auto mb-5 flex items-center justify-center bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-full">
                 <svg width="28" height="28" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#555" strokeWidth="1.5" aria-hidden="true">
                   <path d="M19 21l-7-5-7 5V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z" />
                 </svg>
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
               {savedArticles.map((item) => (
                 <div
                   key={item.id}
-                  className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm hover:border-[#3a3a3a] transition-colors group">
+                  className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm hover:border-[#3a3a3a] transition-colors group">
                   <div className="flex gap-4 p-4">
                     {/* Thumbnail */}
                     <Link
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
                           height={80}
                           className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                       ) : (
-                        <div className="w-full h-full bg-[#3a322b] flex items-center justify-center">
+                        <div className="w-full h-full bg-[#DCE6F2] flex items-center justify-center">
                           <svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#444" strokeWidth="1.5" aria-hidden="true">
                             <rect x="3" y="3" width="18" height="18" rx="2" />
                             <circle cx="8.5" cy="8.5" r="1.5" />
@@ -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-[#F0A623] mb-1">
+                            <span className="inline-block font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] mb-1">
                               {item.articleCategory}
                             </span>
                           )}
                           <Link href={`/articles/${item.articleSlug}`}>
-                            <h2 className="font-heading text-sm md:text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors leading-snug line-clamp-2 mb-1">
+                            <h2 className="font-heading text-sm md:text-base font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors leading-snug line-clamp-2 mb-1">
                               {item.articleTitle}
                             </h2>
                           </Link>
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ export default function ReadingListPage() {
                           onClick={() => handleRemove(item.id, item.articleSlug)}
                           disabled={removingId === item.id}
                           aria-label={`Remove "${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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#BA7517] transition-colors">
+                      className="font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors">
                       Read Article →
                     </Link>
                   </div>
diff --git a/src/app/register/page.tsx b/src/app/register/page.tsx
index 4cf68fc..c6135f1 100644
--- a/src/app/register/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/register/page.tsx
@@ -79,10 +79,10 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
 
   if (checkingAuth) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         <Header />
         <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-24">
-          <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#F0A623] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
+          <div className="w-6 h-6 border-2 border-[#1D4ED8] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
         </div>
         <Footer />
       </div>
@@ -90,14 +90,14 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#1c1815]">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-[#F8FAFC]">
       <Header />
 
       {/* Breadcrumb */}
-      <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#1e1e1e]">
+      <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Home</Link>
+            <Link href="/home-page" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Home</Link>
             <span aria-hidden="true">/</span>
             <span className="text-[#888]">Create Account</span>
           </nav>
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
         <div className="max-w-md mx-auto">
           {/* Header */}
           <div className="text-center mb-8">
-            <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-[#FBEFE0] mb-2">
+            <h1 className="font-heading text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-[#0F172A] mb-2">
               Create Account
             </h1>
             <p className="font-body text-sm text-[#666]">
@@ -117,11 +117,11 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
           </div>
 
           {/* Form Card */}
-          <div className="bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-sm p-6 md:p-8">
+          <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-sm p-6 md:p-8">
             <form onSubmit={handleRegister} className="space-y-5" noValidate>
               {/* Error */}
               {error && (
-                <div className="bg-[#1a0a0a] border border-[#D85A30] text-[#ff6b6b] font-body text-sm px-4 py-3 rounded-sm flex items-start gap-2">
+                <div className="bg-[#1a0a0a] border border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                  className="w-full h-10 px-3 bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e0e0e0] font-body text-sm rounded-sm placeholder-[#444] focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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" />
@@ -215,15 +215,15 @@ export default function RegisterPage() {
 
             {/* Divider */}
             <div className="flex items-center gap-3 my-6">
-              <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+              <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
               <span className="font-body text-xs text-[#555]">Already have an account?</span>
-              <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+              <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
             </div>
 
             {/* Login Link */}
             <Link
               href="/login"
-              className="block w-full h-10 border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] 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-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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 0be9d75..1d0b3dd 100644
--- a/src/app/search/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/search/page.tsx
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ export default async function SearchPage({ searchParams }: SearchPageProps) {
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
             <span className="section-label">Search</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
           </div>
           <h1 className="font-heading text-white text-3xl font-bold">
             {query ? `Results for "${query}"` : "Search AV Beat"}
@@ -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-[#F0A623] text-xs font-body hover:underline">
+            <Link href="/news" className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                    <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2">
+                  <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-base font-bold leading-snug mb-2 group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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/show-coverage/[slug]/page.tsx b/src/app/show-coverage/[slug]/page.tsx
index cb6681b..b1349f2 100644
--- a/src/app/show-coverage/[slug]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/show-coverage/[slug]/page.tsx
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ export default async function EventCoveragePage({
           ← All events
         </Link>
 
-      <header className="mt-4 mb-8 border-b border-[#3a322b] pb-6">
+      <header className="mt-4 mb-8 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
           {isLive && (
             <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-[11px] font-mono uppercase tracking-wider text-red-400">
@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ export default async function EventCoveragePage({
           ) : (
             <ul className="space-y-5">
               {articles.map((a) => (
-                <li key={`${a.source_table}-${a.slug}`} className="border-b border-[#3a322b] pb-5 last:border-0">
+                <li key={`${a.source_table}-${a.slug}`} className="border-b border-[#DCE6F2] pb-5 last:border-0">
                   <Link
                     href={`/news/${a.slug}`}
                     className="block hover:opacity-90"
diff --git a/src/app/show-coverage/page.tsx b/src/app/show-coverage/page.tsx
index 28bcec4..d68d0f0 100644
--- a/src/app/show-coverage/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/show-coverage/page.tsx
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ function EventCard({ e }: { e: Row }) {
     <li>
       <Link
         href={`/show-coverage/${e.slug}`}
-        className="block p-5 rounded border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] bg-[#0b0f17] transition-colors"
+        className="block p-5 rounded border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] bg-[#0b0f17] transition-colors"
       >
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-3">
           <h3 className="font-serif text-xl font-semibold">{e.name}</h3>
diff --git a/src/app/technology/page.tsx b/src/app/technology/page.tsx
index 777ed6b..a7fd9aa 100644
--- a/src/app/technology/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/technology/page.tsx
@@ -85,9 +85,9 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
         <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
             <span className="section-label">Technology</span>
-            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+            <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
             {filter && (
-              <Link href="/technology" className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#F0A623] font-body text-[11px] underline">
+              <Link href="/technology" className="text-[#666] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] font-body text-[11px] underline">
                 clear filter
               </Link>
             )}
@@ -101,8 +101,8 @@ 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 ${
                 !filterSlug
-                  ? "bg-[#F0A623]/20 text-[#F0A623] border border-[#F0A623]/50"
-                  : "bg-[#111] text-[#888] border border-[#3a322b] hover:text-[#ccc]"
+                  ? "bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/50"
+                  : "bg-[#111] text-[#888] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-[#ccc]"
               }`}>
               All
             </Link>
@@ -114,8 +114,8 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
                   href={`/technology?category=${slug}`}
                   className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-sm font-body text-[11px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide transition-all ${
                     isActive
-                      ? "bg-[#F0A623]/20 text-[#F0A623] border border-[#F0A623]/50"
-                      : "bg-[#111] text-[#888] border border-[#3a322b] hover:text-[#ccc]"
+                      ? "bg-[#1D4ED8]/20 text-[#1D4ED8] border border-[#1D4ED8]/50"
+                      : "bg-[#111] text-[#888] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:text-[#ccc]"
                   }`}>
                   {def.title}
                 </Link>
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
               No articles found{filter ? ` for "${filter.title}"` : ""}.
             </p>
             {filter && (
-              <Link href="/technology" className="inline-block mt-3 text-[#F0A623] hover:underline font-body text-sm">
+              <Link href="/technology" className="inline-block mt-3 text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors p-5">
+              className="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-6 bg-[#111] border border-[#222] overflow-hidden group hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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}
@@ -157,19 +157,19 @@ export default async function TechnologyPage({ searchParams }: PageProps) {
               </div>
               <div className="flex-1">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-2">
-                  <span className="text-[#F0A623] font-body text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">{articles[0].category}</span>
+                  <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xl font-bold leading-tight mb-3 group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">
                   {articles[0].title}
                 </h2>
                 <p className="text-[#777] font-body text-sm leading-relaxed mb-4">{articles[0].excerpt}</p>
                 <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-1.5">
                   {articles[0].tags.map((tag) => (
-                    <span key={tag} className="px-2 py-0.5 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#666] text-[10px] font-body rounded-sm">
+                    <span key={tag} className="px-2 py-0.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#666] text-[10px] font-body rounded-sm">
                       {tag}
                     </span>
                   ))}
@@ -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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+              className="flex gap-4 bg-[#111] border border-[#222] p-4 group hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">{article.category}</span>
+                  <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors line-clamp-2">
+                <h2 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold leading-snug mb-1 group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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 9a85ae1..c853af6 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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">legal@avbeat.com</a>.</p>
+            <p>Questions about these Terms? Contact us at <a href="mailto:legal@avbeat.com" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">legal@avbeat.com</a>.</p>
           </section>
         </div>
       </main>
diff --git a/src/components/AISuggestedArticles.tsx b/src/components/AISuggestedArticles.tsx
index 3fca0b2..1239949 100644
--- a/src/components/AISuggestedArticles.tsx
+++ b/src/components/AISuggestedArticles.tsx
@@ -99,20 +99,20 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
 
   if (variant === 'full') {
     return (
-      <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-sm p-4">
+      <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#1e1e1e] rounded-sm p-4">
         {/* Header */}
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#F0A623]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#1D4ED8]" 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-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest">
+            <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] uppercase tracking-widest">
               AI Picks For You
             </h3>
           </div>
           <button
             onClick={() => setShowTopicPicker(!showTopicPicker)}
-            className="text-[10px] font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors flex items-center gap-1"
+            className="text-[10px] font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623] text-white'
-                      : 'bg-[#231d18] border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623]'
+                      ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
+                      : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8]'
                   }`}
                 >
                   {topic}
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
             </div>
             <button
               onClick={handleApplyTopics}
-              className="text-[10px] font-body bg-[#F0A623] text-white px-3 py-1 rounded-sm hover:bg-[#BA7517] transition-colors"
+              className="text-[10px] font-body bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white px-3 py-1 rounded-sm hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors"
             >
               Update Suggestions
             </button>
@@ -154,10 +154,10 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
           <div className="space-y-3">
             {[...Array(3)].map((_, i) => (
               <div key={i} className="flex gap-3 animate-pulse">
-                <div className="w-16 h-12 bg-[#231d18] rounded-sm flex-shrink-0" />
+                <div className="w-16 h-12 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded-sm flex-shrink-0" />
                 <div className="flex-1 space-y-1.5">
-                  <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#231d18] rounded w-3/4" />
-                  <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#231d18] rounded w-1/2" />
+                  <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded w-3/4" />
+                  <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded w-1/2" />
                 </div>
               </div>
             ))}
@@ -180,10 +180,10 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
                   />
                 </div>
                 <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                  <p className="text-[#F0A623] font-body text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-0.5">
+                  <p className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+                  <p className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-xs font-semibold leading-snug line-clamp-2 group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">
                     {article.title}
                   </p>
                 </div>
@@ -203,16 +203,16 @@ 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-[#F0A623]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-[#1D4ED8]" 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>
           </div>
-          <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+          <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
         </div>
         <button
           onClick={() => setShowTopicPicker(!showTopicPicker)}
-          className="text-[11px] font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors flex items-center gap-1 ml-4 shrink-0"
+          className="text-[11px] font-body text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] border-[#F0A623] text-white'
-                    : 'bg-[#231d18] border-[#3a322b] text-[#888] hover:border-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#F0A623]'
+                    ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] border-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
+                    : 'bg-[#FFFFFF] border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#888] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-[#1D4ED8]'
                 }`}
               >
                 {topic}
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
           </div>
           <button
             onClick={handleApplyTopics}
-            className="text-xs font-body bg-[#F0A623] text-white px-4 py-1.5 rounded-sm hover:bg-[#BA7517] transition-colors"
+            className="text-xs font-body bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white px-4 py-1.5 rounded-sm hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] transition-colors"
           >
             Update Suggestions
           </button>
@@ -254,11 +254,11 @@ export default function AISuggestedArticles({ variant = 'compact' }: Props) {
         <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
           {[...Array(4)].map((_, i) => (
             <div key={i} className="animate-pulse">
-              <div className="bg-[#231d18] h-[130px] rounded-sm mb-2" />
+              <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] h-[130px] rounded-sm mb-2" />
               <div className="space-y-1.5 p-1">
-                <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#231d18] rounded w-1/3" />
-                <div className="h-3.5 bg-[#231d18] rounded w-full" />
-                <div className="h-3.5 bg-[#231d18] rounded w-3/4" />
+                <div className="h-2.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded w-1/3" />
+                <div className="h-3.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded w-full" />
+                <div className="h-3.5 bg-[#FFFFFF] rounded w-3/4" />
               </div>
             </div>
           ))}
@@ -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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">
+              <h3 className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-semibold leading-snug line-clamp-2 group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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 caaf8e8..67db36f 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-[#F0A623]"
+        className="bb-browse-item gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
       >
         <span>ABOUT</span>
         <span aria-hidden="true" className="text-[10px]">▾</span>
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ export default function AboutDropdown() {
         <div
           role="menu"
           aria-label="About"
-          className="absolute left-0 top-full mt-1 min-w-[200px] z-50 bg-[var(--color-background-primary,#0a0a0a)] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e5e7eb] shadow-xl py-1"
+          className="absolute left-0 top-full mt-1 min-w-[200px] z-50 bg-[var(--color-background-primary,#0a0a0a)] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e5e7eb] shadow-xl py-1"
           style={{ borderRadius: "var(--border-radius-md,6px)" }}
         >
           {ITEMS.map((it) => (
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ export default function AboutDropdown() {
               href={it.href}
               role="menuitem"
               onClick={() => setOpen(false)}
-              className="flex items-center justify-between px-4 py-2 text-sm hover:bg-[#231d18] hover:text-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] transition-colors"
+              className="flex items-center justify-between px-4 py-2 text-sm hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors"
             >
               <span>{it.label}</span>
               <span aria-hidden="true" className="text-[10px] text-[#6b7280]">›</span>
diff --git a/src/components/AdSlot.tsx b/src/components/AdSlot.tsx
index f0f0887..5f82e71 100644
--- a/src/components/AdSlot.tsx
+++ b/src/components/AdSlot.tsx
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ export default function AdSlot({ zone, size, className = "" }: AdSlotProps): Rea
       aria-label={`Advertisement (${size})`}
       data-ad-zone={zone}
       data-ad-size={size}
-      className={`mx-auto flex items-center justify-center bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#231d18] text-[#444] text-[10px] font-body uppercase tracking-widest ${className}`}
+      className={`mx-auto flex items-center justify-center bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#FFFFFF] text-[#444] text-[10px] font-body uppercase tracking-widest ${className}`}
       style={{ width: w, height: h, maxWidth: "100%" }}
     >
       <span>Ad · {size}</span>
diff --git a/src/components/ArticleComments.tsx b/src/components/ArticleComments.tsx
index 8ea977f..55637fe 100644
--- a/src/components/ArticleComments.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ArticleComments.tsx
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ export default function ArticleComments({ articleSlug }: Props) {
   const total = comments.length;
 
   return (
-    <section className="mt-10 border-t border-[#3a322b] pt-8">
+    <section className="mt-10 border-t border-[#DCE6F2] pt-8">
       <header className="flex items-center justify-between mb-5">
         <h2 className="font-heading text-white text-xl font-bold">
           Discussion {total > 0 && <span className="text-[#666] font-normal">· {total}</span>}
@@ -159,11 +159,11 @@ export default function ArticleComments({ articleSlug }: Props) {
 
       {/* Composer or sign-in CTA */}
       {user ? (
-        <div className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-md p-4 mb-6">
+        <div className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-md p-4 mb-6">
           {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-[#F0A623] hover:underline">Cancel reply</button>
+              <button onClick={() => setReplyTo(null)} className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#3a322b] rounded text-white text-sm font-body p-2 resize-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]"
+            className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-white text-sm font-body p-2 resize-none focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]"
           />
           {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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] disabled:opacity-50 text-white font-body text-xs font-semibold px-4 py-1.5 rounded transition-colors"
+              className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#1c1815] border border-[#412402] rounded-md p-5 mb-6 text-center">
+        <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-[#0d1520] to-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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=${encodeURIComponent(typeof window !== "undefined" ? window.location.pathname : "")}`}
-              className="bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white font-body text-xs font-semibold px-5 py-2 rounded"
+              className="bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] text-white font-body text-xs font-semibold px-5 py-2 rounded"
             >
               Sign in
             </Link>
             <Link
               href={`/forum/register?next=${encodeURIComponent(typeof window !== "undefined" ? window.location.pathname : "")}`}
-              className="border border-[#F0A623] text-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#F0A623]/10 font-body text-xs font-semibold px-5 py-2 rounded"
+              className="border border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1D4ED8]/10 font-body text-xs font-semibold px-5 py-2 rounded"
             >
               Create account
             </Link>
@@ -244,20 +244,20 @@ function CommentItem({
   myChildVotes: Record<string, number>;
 }) {
   return (
-    <li className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-md p-4">
+    <li className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-md p-4">
       <header className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-2">
         {comment.author_avatar_url ? (
           /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
-          <img src={comment.author_avatar_url} alt="" className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] object-cover flex-shrink-0" />
+          <img src={comment.author_avatar_url} alt="" className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] object-cover flex-shrink-0" />
         ) : (
-          <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#231d18] text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-bold flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
+          <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#FFFFFF] text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#412402] text-[#F0A623] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">AI</span>
+            <span className="ml-1.5 text-[9px] uppercase tracking-widest bg-[#DCE6F2] text-[#1D4ED8] px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">AI</span>
           )}
         </div>
         <span className="text-[11px] text-[#666]">· {timeAgo(comment.created_at)}</span>
@@ -288,14 +288,14 @@ function CommentItem({
           </button>
         </div>
         {canInteract && (
-          <button onClick={() => onReply(comment.id)} className="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline text-[11px]">
+          <button onClick={() => onReply(comment.id)} className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline text-[11px]">
             Reply
           </button>
         )}
       </footer>
 
       {children.length > 0 && (
-        <ul className="mt-4 space-y-3 pl-5 border-l border-[#3a322b]">
+        <ul className="mt-4 space-y-3 pl-5 border-l border-[#DCE6F2]">
           {children.map((kid) => (
             <CommentItem
               key={kid.id}
diff --git a/src/components/AskBBAI.tsx b/src/components/AskBBAI.tsx
index ea1ba2d..928cc4c 100644
--- a/src/components/AskBBAI.tsx
+++ b/src/components/AskBBAI.tsx
@@ -83,9 +83,9 @@ export default function AskBBAI() {
           ref={drawerRef}
           role="dialog"
           aria-label="Ask BB AI"
-          className="fixed right-0 top-0 bottom-0 z-50 w-full sm:w-[420px] bg-[#0a0a0a] border-l border-[#3a322b] flex flex-col"
+          className="fixed right-0 top-0 bottom-0 z-50 w-full sm:w-[420px] bg-[#0a0a0a] border-l border-[#DCE6F2] flex flex-col"
         >
-          <header className="flex items-center justify-between px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+          <header className="flex items-center justify-between px-5 py-4 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
             <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
               <span className="relative inline-block w-3 h-3">
                 <span className="absolute inset-0 rounded-full bg-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)]" />
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ export default function AskBBAI() {
                     "inline-block max-w-[85%] rounded px-3 py-2 text-sm whitespace-pre-wrap " +
                     (m.role === "user"
                       ? "bg-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] text-black"
-                      : "bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e5e7eb]")
+                      : "bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e5e7eb]")
                   }
                   dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: m.role === "assistant" ? linkifyMarkdown(m.content) : escapeHtml(m.content) }}
                 />
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ export default function AskBBAI() {
             {err && <div className="text-sm text-red-400">{err}</div>}
           </div>
 
-          <div className="p-4 border-t border-[#3a322b]">
+          <div className="p-4 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
             <div className="flex gap-2">
               <input
                 ref={inputRef}
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ export default function AskBBAI() {
                 onKeyDown={(e) => e.key === "Enter" && send()}
                 placeholder="Ask about an event, a vendor, a workflow…"
                 disabled={busy}
-                className="flex-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded px-3 py-2 text-sm text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] focus:outline-none"
+                className="flex-1 bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded px-3 py-2 text-sm text-[#e5e7eb] focus:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] focus:outline-none"
               />
               <button
                 onClick={send}
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ function linkifyMarkdown(s: string): string {
   let out = escapeHtml(s);
   out = out.replace(
     /\[([^\]]+)\]\(([^)]+)\)/g,
-    '<a href="$2" class="text-[#F0A623] hover:underline">$1</a>'
+    '<a href="$2" class="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:underline">$1</a>'
   );
   out = out.replace(/\n/g, "<br/>");
   return out;
diff --git a/src/components/AvBeatLogo.tsx b/src/components/AvBeatLogo.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d92552e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/AvBeatLogo.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+import React from "react";
+
+// AV BEAT brand mark.
+//
+// Inline SVG component so the logo ships in the HTML stream (no extra
+// network request, no FOIT, scales cleanly on every viewport). The mark
+// is a forward-leaning AV monogram inside a rounded square, with a
+// subtle horizontal beam detail at ~62% height. Paired with the AV BEAT
+// wordmark and an optional tagline "Inside the Future of Pro AV."
+//
+// Variants:
+//   - `full`     — emblem + wordmark + tagline (desktop)
+//   - `wordmark` — emblem + wordmark only      (tablet)
+//   - `icon`     — emblem only                  (mobile)
+
+type Variant = "full" | "wordmark" | "icon";
+
+interface AvBeatLogoProps {
+  variant?: Variant;
+  className?: string;
+  emblemSize?: number;
+  ariaLabel?: string;
+}
+
+export function AvBeatEmblem({ size = 44 }: { size?: number }) {
+  return (
+    <svg
+      xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
+      width={size}
+      height={size}
+      viewBox="0 0 64 64"
+      role="img"
+      aria-hidden="true"
+      focusable="false"
+      style={{ display: "block" }}
+    >
+      <defs>
+        <linearGradient id="avb-emblem-fill" x1="0" y1="0" x2="64" y2="64" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
+          <stop offset="0%" stopColor="#1D4ED8" />
+          <stop offset="100%" stopColor="#0F172A" />
+        </linearGradient>
+      </defs>
+      {/* Rounded-square base */}
+      <rect x="0" y="0" width="64" height="64" rx="14" ry="14" fill="url(#avb-emblem-fill)" />
+      {/* Forward-leaning AV monogram. The A and V share a center vertex
+          near the lower-mid line; the strokes lean ~8deg right to read
+          as forward motion. */}
+      <g fill="#FFFFFF">
+        {/* A — left side of the monogram */}
+        <path d="M9.5 50 L20.5 14 L26.5 14 L18 50 Z" />
+        {/* A cross-bar (horizontal beam — the subtle accent the brief asks for) */}
+        <rect x="13.5" y="36" width="14" height="3.2" rx="0.8" fill="#38BDF8" />
+        {/* V — right side, mirror-leaning into the A */}
+        <path d="M37.5 14 L46 50 L52 50 L41.5 14 Z" />
+        {/* Crossbar bridging A→V, the "beam" detail that ties them together */}
+        <rect x="20" y="32.5" width="24" height="2.2" rx="0.8" fill="#FFFFFF" opacity="0.92" />
+      </g>
+    </svg>
+  );
+}
+
+export default function AvBeatLogo({
+  variant = "full",
+  className = "",
+  emblemSize = 44,
+  ariaLabel = "AV Beat — Inside the Future of Pro AV",
+}: AvBeatLogoProps) {
+  return (
+    <span
+      className={`avb-logo avb-logo--${variant} ${className}`}
+      role="img"
+      aria-label={ariaLabel}
+      style={{ display: "inline-flex", alignItems: "center", gap: 12, lineHeight: 1 }}
+    >
+      <AvBeatEmblem size={emblemSize} />
+      {variant !== "icon" && (
+        <span style={{ display: "inline-flex", flexDirection: "column", gap: 2, minWidth: 0 }}>
+          <span
+            style={{
+              fontFamily: "var(--font-sans), -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif",
+              fontWeight: 800,
+              fontSize: variant === "full" ? 24 : 22,
+              letterSpacing: "0.12em",
+              color: "var(--brand-navy, #0F172A)",
+              textTransform: "uppercase",
+              lineHeight: 1,
+            }}
+          >
+            AV BEAT
+          </span>
+          {variant === "full" && (
+            <span
+              className="avb-logo__tagline"
+              style={{
+                fontFamily: "var(--font-sans), -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif",
+                fontWeight: 500,
+                fontSize: 11,
+                letterSpacing: "0.04em",
+                color: "var(--brand-text-muted, #475569)",
+                lineHeight: 1.2,
+                whiteSpace: "nowrap",
+              }}
+            >
+              Inside the Future of Pro AV
+            </span>
+          )}
+        </span>
+      )}
+    </span>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/components/CompaniesInThisStory.tsx b/src/components/CompaniesInThisStory.tsx
index dd82822..2448ebb 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-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
+      <h3 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#222]">
         Companies in this story
       </h3>
       <ul className="space-y-3">
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ export default async function CompaniesInThisStory({ slugs }: { slugs: string[]
             <Link
               href={`/manufacturers/${t.slug}`}
               data-company-slug={t.slug}
-              className="flex items-start gap-3 group hover:bg-[#231d18] -mx-2 px-2 py-1.5 rounded-sm"
+              className="flex items-start gap-3 group hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] -mx-2 px-2 py-1.5 rounded-sm"
             >
               {t.logoUrl ? (
                 /* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-img-element */
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ export default async function CompaniesInThisStory({ slugs }: { slugs: string[]
               )}
               <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-1 flex-wrap">
-                  <span className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold group-hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors truncate">
+                  <span className="font-heading text-[#e0e0e0] text-sm font-bold group-hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors truncate">
                     {t.name}
                   </span>
                 </div>
diff --git a/src/components/CompanyMentionsHover.tsx b/src/components/CompanyMentionsHover.tsx
index 909ba5b..1e8582d 100644
--- a/src/components/CompanyMentionsHover.tsx
+++ b/src/components/CompanyMentionsHover.tsx
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ export default function CompanyMentionsHover() {
       role="dialog"
       aria-label={preview?.name ? `${preview.name} preview` : "Company preview"}
       style={{ position: "absolute", top: pos.top, left: pos.left, width: 360, zIndex: 999 }}
-      className="bg-[#111827] text-[#FBEFE0] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-xl shadow-2xl p-4 text-sm backdrop-blur-sm"
+      className="bg-[#111827] text-[#0F172A] border border-[#2a3a50] rounded-xl shadow-2xl p-4 text-sm backdrop-blur-sm"
       onMouseEnter={() => { if (hideTimer.current) { window.clearTimeout(hideTimer.current); hideTimer.current = null; } }}
       onMouseLeave={() => { hideTimer.current = window.setTimeout(() => { setAnchor(null); setPreview(null); setPos(null); }, 180); }}
     >
@@ -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-[#231d18] flex items-center justify-center text-[#F0A623] font-bold flex-shrink-0">
+              <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded bg-[#FFFFFF] flex items-center justify-center text-[#1D4ED8] font-bold flex-shrink-0">
                 {(preview.name || "?").trim().charAt(0).toUpperCase()}
               </div>
             )}
             <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
-              <Link href={`/manufacturers/${preview.slug}`} className="font-semibold text-white hover:text-[#F0A623] block truncate">
+              <Link href={`/manufacturers/${preview.slug}`} className="font-semibold text-white hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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/${s.slug}`} className="text-xs text-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#93c5fd] hover:underline line-clamp-2">
+                    <Link href={`/news/${s.slug}`} className="text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] 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/${preview.slug}`} className="text-xs font-semibold text-[#F0A623] hover:text-[#93c5fd] hover:underline">
+            <Link href={`/manufacturers/${preview.slug}`} className="text-xs font-semibold text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]">
+              <a href={preview.website} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-[10px] text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8]">
                 {preview.website.replace(/^https?:\/\//, "").replace(/\/$/, "")} ↗
               </a>
             )}
diff --git a/src/components/CookieConsent.tsx b/src/components/CookieConsent.tsx
index 51b65c0..f1d2f62 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-[#F0A623] underline hover:text-blue-400 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors"
+              className="text-[#1D4ED8] underline hover:text-blue-400 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] rounded hover:bg-blue-500 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] focus-visible:ring-offset-2 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#0d1117]"
+            className="px-5 py-2 text-sm font-body font-bold text-white bg-[#1D4ED8] rounded hover:bg-blue-500 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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 3cad8d9..ebe9b57 100644
--- a/src/components/DualSpeedTicker.tsx
+++ b/src/components/DualSpeedTicker.tsx
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ export default function DualSpeedTicker() {
       />
       <Row
         label="RECENT FORUM POSTS"
-        labelColor="#F0A623"
+        labelColor="#1D4ED8"
         glowColor="rgba(0,212,255,0.55)"
         durationSec={206}
         items={forum}
diff --git a/src/components/EventsDropdown.tsx b/src/components/EventsDropdown.tsx
index 93f1f38..3a847b1 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-[#F0A623]"
+        className="bb-browse-item gap-1 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
       >
         <span>Show coverage</span>
         <span aria-hidden="true" className="text-[10px]">▾</span>
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ export default function EventsDropdown() {
         <div
           role="menu"
           aria-label="Upcoming industry events"
-          className="absolute left-0 top-full mt-1 w-[340px] z-50 bg-[var(--color-background-primary,#0a0a0a)] border border-[#3a322b] text-[#e5e7eb] shadow-xl"
+          className="absolute left-0 top-full mt-1 w-[340px] z-50 bg-[var(--color-background-primary,#0a0a0a)] border border-[#DCE6F2] text-[#e5e7eb] shadow-xl"
           style={{ borderRadius: "var(--border-radius-md,6px)" }}
         >
           <div className="relative p-4">
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ export default function EventsDropdown() {
               })}
             </ul>
 
-            <div className="mt-3 pt-2 border-t border-[#3a322b] flex items-center justify-between text-[10px] font-mono text-[#6b7280]">
+            <div className="mt-3 pt-2 border-t border-[#DCE6F2] flex items-center justify-between text-[10px] font-mono text-[#6b7280]">
               <Link href="/show-coverage" className="text-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] hover:underline" onClick={() => setOpen(false)}>
                 See all 13 events →
               </Link>
diff --git a/src/components/FeaturedBentoFromDb.tsx b/src/components/FeaturedBentoFromDb.tsx
index a694dd3..e4eac25 100644
--- a/src/components/FeaturedBentoFromDb.tsx
+++ b/src/components/FeaturedBentoFromDb.tsx
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export default async function FeaturedBento() {
           section-label utility + flex-1 hr + accent-blue "all →" link. */}
       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4 md:mb-5 flex-wrap">
         <span className="section-label">Staff Editorial</span>
-        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
         <Link href="/news/featured" className="text-[11px] font-mono text-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] hover:underline whitespace-nowrap">
           All featured →
         </Link>
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ export default async function FeaturedBento() {
           {/* Cinematic 21:9 hero — fills left column, aspect ratio preserved */}
           <Link
             href={`/news/${hero.wp_slug}`}
-            className="group block relative overflow-hidden rounded border border-[#3a322b] bg-[#0b0f17] hover:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] transition-colors"
+            className="group block relative overflow-hidden rounded border border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#0b0f17] hover:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] transition-colors"
           >
             <div className="relative aspect-[21/9] md:aspect-[21/8] bg-[#111]">
               <img
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ export default async function FeaturedBento() {
               <Link
                 key={r.wp_slug}
                 href={`/news/${r.wp_slug}`}
-                className="group flex flex-col h-full rounded border border-[#3a322b] bg-[#0b0f17] overflow-hidden hover:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] transition-colors"
+                className="group flex flex-col h-full rounded border border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#0b0f17] overflow-hidden hover:border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] transition-colors"
               >
                 <div className="aspect-[16/10] bg-[#111] relative flex-shrink-0">
                   <img
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ export default async function FeaturedBento() {
           {heroAd ? (
             <AdImage ad={heroAd} priority />
           ) : (
-            <div className="w-[300px] h-[600px] bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#412402] rounded flex items-center justify-center text-[#888] text-xs uppercase tracking-widest">
+            <div className="w-[300px] h-[600px] bg-[#0d1520] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded flex items-center justify-center text-[#888] text-xs uppercase tracking-widest">
               Premium Sponsorship
             </div>
           )}
diff --git a/src/components/FeaturedCarousel.tsx b/src/components/FeaturedCarousel.tsx
index 9dda182..66eb32e 100644
--- a/src/components/FeaturedCarousel.tsx
+++ b/src/components/FeaturedCarousel.tsx
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ export default function FeaturedCarousel({ slides }: { slides: Slide[] }) {
         </span>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6 rounded border border-[#3a322b] bg-[#0b0f17] overflow-hidden">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6 rounded border border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#0b0f17] overflow-hidden">
         <div className="relative aspect-[16/10] bg-[#111]">
           {s.image ? (
             <img src={s.image} alt={s.title} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ export default function FeaturedCarousel({ slides }: { slides: Slide[] }) {
           </p>
 
           {s.neural_summary && Array.isArray(s.neural_summary.bullets) && s.neural_summary.bullets.length > 0 && (
-            <div className="relative mt-4 p-3 border border-[#3a322b] rounded">
+            <div className="relative mt-4 p-3 border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded">
               <span aria-hidden className="absolute top-1 left-1 w-2.5 h-2.5 border-t border-l border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)]" />
               <span aria-hidden className="absolute bottom-1 right-1 w-2.5 h-2.5 border-b border-r border-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)]" />
               <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2">
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ export default function FeaturedCarousel({ slides }: { slides: Slide[] }) {
             </div>
           )}
 
-          <div className="mt-4 pt-3 border-t border-[#3a322b] flex items-center gap-2">
+          <div className="mt-4 pt-3 border-t border-[#DCE6F2] flex items-center gap-2">
             <span className="inline-flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-[#1a1f2e] text-[var(--color-text-info,#60a5fa)] text-xs font-semibold">
               {s.author_initials}
             </span>
diff --git a/src/components/Footer.tsx b/src/components/Footer.tsx
index 3e6224c..e613128 100644
--- a/src/components/Footer.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Footer.tsx
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ const footerColumns = [
 
 export default function Footer() {
   return (
-    <footer className="bg-[#1c1815] border-t border-[#222]">
+    <footer className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border-t border-[#222]">
       {/* Footer Ad Row — site-wide 728x90 (rotates if multiple in pool) */}
       <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 pt-8 pb-4">
         {pickAds("728x90", 1).length > 0 && (
@@ -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-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#F0A623]/20">
+              <h4 className="font-body font-bold text-xs text-[#1D4ED8] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 pb-2 border-b border-[#1D4ED8]/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-[#F0A623] transition-colors leading-relaxed inline-block">
+                  className="footer-link font-body text-sm text-[#777777] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors leading-relaxed inline-block">
                         {link?.label}
                       </a> :
 
                 <Link
                   href={link?.href}
-                  className="footer-link font-body text-sm text-[#777777] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors leading-relaxed inline-block">
+                  className="footer-link font-body text-sm text-[#777777] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors social-icon">
+            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors social-icon">
+            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors social-icon">
+            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors social-icon">
+            className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Privacy Policy</Link>
-            <Link href="/terms" className="hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors">Terms of Service</Link>
+            <Link href="/privacy" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Privacy Policy</Link>
+            <Link href="/terms" className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors">Terms of Service</Link>
             <span>
               © 2026 <a
                 href="https://www.relevantmediaproperties.com/"
                 target="_blank"
                 rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                className="hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors underline-offset-2 hover:underline">
+                className="hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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 072b956..2a31319 100644
--- a/src/components/Header.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Header.tsx
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ import LanguageSwitcher from "@/components/LanguageSwitcher";
 import AdImage from "@/components/AdImage";
 import EventsDropdown from "@/components/EventsDropdown";
 import AboutDropdown from "@/components/AboutDropdown";
-import DualSpeedTicker from "@/components/DualSpeedTicker";
+import AvBeatLogo from "@/components/AvBeatLogo";
 import { pickAds } from "@/lib/ads";
 
 interface NavItem {
@@ -257,19 +257,21 @@ export default function Header() {
     <div className="relative">
       {/* MAIN NAV */}
       <div className={`sticky top-0 z-50 transition-shadow duration-200 ${scrolled ? "shadow-nav" : ""}`}>
-        <nav className="bg-[#1c1815] border-b border-[#3a322b]" role="navigation" aria-label="Main navigation">
+        <nav className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border-b border-[#DCE6F2]" role="navigation" aria-label="Main navigation">
           <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-[#F0A623] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#111]">
-                <AppImage
-                  src="/assets/images/logo.svg"
-                  alt="AV Beat logo"
-                  width={640}
-                  height={96}
-                  priority={true}
-                  className="h-24 w-auto object-contain"
-                />
+              {/* Logo — links to homepage. Responsive lockup:
+                  - desktop (lg+): full emblem + wordmark + tagline
+                  - tablet  (md+): emblem + wordmark, no tagline
+                  - mobile      : emblem only */}
+              <Link
+                href="/"
+                aria-label="AV Beat — homepage"
+                className="flex-shrink-0 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[var(--brand-blue)] focus-visible:ring-offset-2 focus-visible:ring-offset-[var(--brand-bg)] rounded-md"
+              >
+                <span className="hidden lg:inline-flex"><AvBeatLogo variant="full"     emblemSize={44} /></span>
+                <span className="hidden md:inline-flex lg:hidden"><AvBeatLogo variant="wordmark" emblemSize={40} /></span>
+                <span className="inline-flex md:hidden"><AvBeatLogo variant="icon"     emblemSize={36} /></span>
               </Link>
 
               {/* Header 728x90 banner — centered between logo and right side */}
@@ -283,7 +285,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                 <Link
                   href="/reading-list"
                   aria-label="Reading List"
-                  className="flex items-center text-[#888] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] focus-visible:ring-offset-1 focus-visible:ring-offset-[#111]">
+                  className="flex items-center text-[#888] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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 +298,7 @@ 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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="lg:hidden p-2 text-[#cccccc] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
                 onClick={() => setMobileOpen(!mobileOpen)}
                 aria-label={mobileOpen ? "Close menu" : "Open menu"}
                 aria-expanded={mobileOpen}
@@ -310,7 +312,7 @@ export default function Header() {
               <div
                 id="mobile-menu"
                 ref={mobileMenuRef}
-                className="lg:hidden mobile-menu-open border-t border-[#3a322b] pb-4 bg-[#1c1815]"
+                className="lg:hidden mobile-menu-open border-t border-[#DCE6F2] pb-4 bg-[#F8FAFC]"
                 role="dialog"
                 aria-label="Mobile navigation menu">
                 <div className="flex flex-col gap-0 pt-2">
@@ -319,7 +321,7 @@ 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-[#231d18] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]"
+                      className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-accent hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
                       onClick={() => setMobileOpen(false)}>
                       {link?.label}
                     </Link>
@@ -327,7 +329,7 @@ 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-[#231d18] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] 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-[#FFFFFF] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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 +340,7 @@ 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#231d18] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] flex items-center gap-2"
+                      className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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 +352,7 @@ 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#231d18] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] flex items-center gap-2"
+                      className="px-2 py-2.5 text-sm font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-[#cccccc] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] border-b border-[#222] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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" />
@@ -359,19 +361,19 @@ export default function Header() {
                     </Link>
                   )}
                 </div>
-                <div className="flex flex-col gap-0 border-t border-[#3a322b] mt-1">
+                <div className="flex flex-col gap-0 border-t border-[#DCE6F2] mt-1">
                   {navLinks
                     .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-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-widest bg-[#1c1815]">
+                        <div className="px-2 py-2 text-[10px] font-body font-bold text-[#1D4ED8] uppercase tracking-widest bg-[#F8FAFC]">
                           {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-[#231d18] block transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]"
+                            className="px-4 py-2 text-xs font-body text-[#888] hover:text-accent hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] block transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
                             onClick={() => setMobileOpen(false)}>
                             {link.label}
                           </Link>
@@ -399,7 +401,7 @@ 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors cursor-pointer"
+                      className="absolute right-2.5 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 text-[#666] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors cursor-pointer"
                     >
                       <SearchIcon size={13} strokeWidth={1.75} />
                     </button>
@@ -416,24 +418,24 @@ 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-[#231d18] border-b border-[#2a3a50] h-8 flex items-center justify-between px-4">
+        <div className="bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors social-icon">
+              className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors social-icon">
+              className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors social-icon">
+              className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors social-icon">
               <FacebookIcon size={14} />
             </a>
-            <a href="/rss" aria-label="AV Beat RSS Feed" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors social-icon">
+            <a href="/rss" aria-label="AV Beat RSS Feed" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors social-icon">
               <RssIcon size={14} />
             </a>
             <div className="w-px h-3.5 bg-[#333] mx-1" />
@@ -442,7 +444,7 @@ export default function Header() {
             <div className="w-px h-3.5 bg-[#333] mx-1" />
             {currentUserId ? (
               <>
-                <Link href="/account" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/account" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   My Profile
                 </Link>
                 <button
@@ -452,33 +454,33 @@ export default function Header() {
                     await supabase.auth.signOut();
                     window.location.href = '/forum';
                   }}
-                  className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider"
+                  className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider"
                 >
                   Log Out
                 </button>
               </>
             ) : (
               <>
-                <Link href="/forum/login" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/forum/login" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Sign In
                 </Link>
-                <Link href="/forum/register" className="text-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 focus:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/forum/register" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-blue-300 focus:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Join
                 </Link>
               </>
             )}
             {isAdmin && (
               <>
-                <Link href="/admin/import" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/admin/import" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   WP Import
                 </Link>
-                <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/admin/articles" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Articles
                 </Link>
-                <Link href="/dashboard/editorial" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/dashboard/editorial" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Editorial
                 </Link>
-                <Link href="/admin/newsletter" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/admin/newsletter" className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Newsletter
                 </Link>
 
@@ -487,7 +489,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                   <button
                     type="button"
                     aria-haspopup="true"
-                    className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider inline-flex items-center gap-1">
+                    className="text-[#999] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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" />
@@ -496,26 +498,26 @@ export default function Header() {
                   <div
                     role="menu"
                     aria-label="Admin tools"
-                    className="absolute right-0 top-full min-w-[200px] bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] 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-[#231d18] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] focus-visible:text-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] focus-visible:text-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] focus-visible:text-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] focus-visible:text-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] focus-visible:text-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] focus-visible:text-[#F0A623] 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-[#231d18] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] focus-visible:text-[#F0A623] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#231d18] hover:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] 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-[#231d18] hover:text-[#F0A623] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#231d18] focus-visible:text-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Banned Terms</Link>
+                    className="absolute right-0 top-full min-w-[200px] bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] 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-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] focus-visible:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] focus-visible:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] focus-visible:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] focus-visible:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] focus-visible:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] focus-visible:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] focus-visible:text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] 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-[#FFFFFF] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] focus:outline-none focus-visible:bg-[#FFFFFF] focus-visible:text-[#1D4ED8] uppercase tracking-wider transition-colors">Banned Terms</Link>
                   </div>
                 </div>
-                <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#F0A623] hover:text-blue-300 focus:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+                <Link href="/admin" className="text-[#1D4ED8] hover:text-blue-300 focus:text-blue-300 focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
                   Dashboard
                 </Link>
               </>
             )}
             {/* Inline Email Subscription Form */}
             {subStatus === "success" ? (
-              <span className="text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-body font-bold whitespace-nowrap">{subMessage}</span>
+              <span className="text-[#1D4ED8] 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 +527,12 @@ 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-[#F0A623] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] 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-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="h-5 px-2.5 text-[11px] font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#1D4ED8]"
                 >
                   {subStatus === "loading" ? "..." : "Subscribe"}
                 </button>
@@ -542,10 +544,12 @@ export default function Header() {
           </div>
         </div>
         {/* Hairline accent separator — mirrors the divider next to "Staff Editorial" */}
-        <div className="h-px bg-[#3a322b]" />
+        <div className="h-px bg-[#DCE6F2]" />
       </div>
 
-      <DualSpeedTicker />
+      {/* DualSpeedTicker removed per rebrand: tickers/glow strips do not match
+          the new premium-tech-news aesthetic, and the forum row was the
+          specific element Ryan asked to retire. */}
 
       {/* BROWSE BAR — search left, primary nav right */}
       <div className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 hidden md:block">
@@ -595,7 +599,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                   className="bb-browse-search-suggest">
                   {suggestedCompanies.length > 0 && (
                     <>
-                      <li className="px-3 pt-2 pb-1 text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#666] font-bold border-b border-[#231d18]">
+                      <li className="px-3 pt-2 pb-1 text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#666] font-bold border-b border-[#FFFFFF]">
                         Companies
                       </li>
                       {suggestedCompanies.map((c) => (
@@ -625,7 +629,7 @@ export default function Header() {
                         </li>
                       ))}
                       {suggestions.length > 0 && (
-                        <li className="px-3 pt-2 pb-1 text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#666] font-bold border-y border-[#231d18]">
+                        <li className="px-3 pt-2 pb-1 text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#666] font-bold border-y border-[#FFFFFF]">
                           Stories
                         </li>
                       )}
diff --git a/src/components/LanguageSwitcher.tsx b/src/components/LanguageSwitcher.tsx
index b74631e..b4ffa9f 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-[#231d18] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]"
+        className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#FFFFFF] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
         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-[#F0A623]/10 text-[#F0A623]'
-                  : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#231d18]'
+                  ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]/10 text-[#1D4ED8]'
+                  : 'text-[#888] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#FFFFFF]'
               }`}
             >
               <span className="text-sm">{lang.flag}</span>
               <span>{lang.nativeName}</span>
               {activeLang === lang.code && (
-                <svg className="w-3 h-3 ml-auto text-[#F0A623]" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
+                <svg className="w-3 h-3 ml-auto text-[#1D4ED8]" 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/LiveWireTicker.tsx b/src/components/LiveWireTicker.tsx
index 59e9c39..3fcae2c 100644
--- a/src/components/LiveWireTicker.tsx
+++ b/src/components/LiveWireTicker.tsx
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ export default async function LiveWireTicker() {
 
   return (
     <div
-      className="w-full bg-[var(--color-background-secondary,#111)] border-b border-[#3a322b] overflow-hidden"
+      className="w-full bg-[var(--color-background-secondary,#111)] border-b border-[#DCE6F2] overflow-hidden"
       role="region"
       aria-label="Live wire ticker"
     >
diff --git a/src/components/NotificationCenter.tsx b/src/components/NotificationCenter.tsx
index ae8f8dc..1e03290 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-[#F0A623] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623] 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-[#1D4ED8] text-white text-[9px] font-bold leading-none"
           >
             {unreadCount > 99 ? "99+" : unreadCount}
           </span>
@@ -215,17 +215,17 @@ export default function NotificationCenter() {
           ref={panelRef}
           role="dialog"
           aria-label="Notification center"
-          className="absolute right-0 top-full mt-2 w-80 bg-[#231d18] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg shadow-2xl z-50 overflow-hidden"
+          className="absolute right-0 top-full mt-2 w-80 bg-[#FFFFFF] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg shadow-2xl z-50 overflow-hidden"
           style={{ maxHeight: "480px" }}
         >
           {/* Header */}
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#3a322b]">
+          <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-4 py-3 border-b border-[#DCE6F2]">
             <h2 className="text-sm font-bold text-[#e0e0e0] uppercase tracking-wide">Notifications</h2>
             <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
               {notifications.length > 0 && (
                 <button
                   onClick={dismissAll}
-                  className="text-[10px] text-[#666] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors uppercase tracking-wide font-bold focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#F0A623]"
+                  className="text-[10px] text-[#666] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors uppercase tracking-wide font-bold focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
                 >
                   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-[#F0A623]"
+                className="text-[#555] hover:text-[#ccc] transition-colors focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]"
               >
                 <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" />
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ function FilterTabs({ notifications }: { notifications: Notification[] }) {
   return (
     <>
       {/* Tabs */}
-      <div className="flex border-b border-[#3a322b] overflow-x-auto scrollbar-none">
+      <div className="flex border-b border-[#DCE6F2] overflow-x-auto scrollbar-none">
         {tabs.map((tab) => {
           const count = tab.key === "all"
             ? notifications.length
@@ -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-[#F0A623] ${
+              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-[#1D4ED8] ${
                 activeTab === tab.key
-                  ? "text-[#F0A623] border-b-2 border-[#F0A623]"
+                  ? "text-[#1D4ED8] border-b-2 border-[#1D4ED8]"
                   : "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-[#F0A623]"
+            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-[#1D4ED8]"
           >
             <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-[#F0A623] flex-shrink-0" aria-label="Unread" />
+            <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#F0A623]">
+      <Link href={n.link} className="block focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-1 focus-visible:ring-inset focus-visible:ring-[#1D4ED8]">
         {content}
       </Link>
     );
diff --git a/src/components/RichTextEditor.tsx b/src/components/RichTextEditor.tsx
index 7b5ca5a..1dff7d9 100644
--- a/src/components/RichTextEditor.tsx
+++ b/src/components/RichTextEditor.tsx
@@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ const ToolbarButton = ({
     title={title}
     className={`p-1.5 rounded transition-colors text-sm ${
       active
-        ? 'bg-[#F0A623] text-white'
-        : 'text-[#888] hover:text-[#cccccc] hover:bg-[#3a322b]'
+        ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8] text-white'
+        : 'text-[#888] hover:text-[#cccccc] hover:bg-[#DCE6F2]'
     }`}
   >
     {children}
@@ -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-[#F0A623] underline' } }),
+      Link.configure({ openOnClick: false, HTMLAttributes: { class: 'text-[#1D4ED8] underline' } }),
       Placeholder.configure({ placeholder }),
     ],
     content: value,
@@ -89,9 +89,9 @@ export default function RichTextEditor({ value, onChange, placeholder = 'Start w
   if (!editor) return null;
 
   return (
-    <div className="border border-[#333] rounded-lg overflow-hidden bg-[#1c1815]">
+    <div className="border border-[#333] rounded-lg overflow-hidden bg-[#F8FAFC]">
       {/* Toolbar */}
-      <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-0.5 px-2 py-2 border-b border-[#3a322b] bg-[#111]">
+      <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-0.5 px-2 py-2 border-b border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#111]">
         {/* History */}
         <ToolbarButton onClick={() => editor.chain().focus().undo().run()} title="Undo">
           <svg width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2"><path d="M3 7v6h6" /><path d="M21 17a9 9 0 0 0-9-9 9 9 0 0 0-6 2.3L3 13" /></svg>
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ export default function RichTextEditor({ value, onChange, placeholder = 'Start w
       <EditorContent editor={editor} />
 
       {/* Word count */}
-      <div className="px-4 py-2 border-t border-[#231d18] bg-[#1c1815]">
+      <div className="px-4 py-2 border-t border-[#FFFFFF] bg-[#F8FAFC]">
         <span className="text-[10px] text-[#444]">
           {editor.storage.characterCount?.words?.() ?? editor.getText().trim().split(/\s+/).filter(Boolean).length} words
         </span>
diff --git a/src/components/SponsorLogoStrip.tsx b/src/components/SponsorLogoStrip.tsx
index 211cebb..79a11ed 100644
--- a/src/components/SponsorLogoStrip.tsx
+++ b/src/components/SponsorLogoStrip.tsx
@@ -68,13 +68,13 @@ export default async function SponsorLogoStrip() {
   if (sponsors.length === 0) return null;
 
   return (
-    <section className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-6 border-t border-b border-[#231d18]" aria-label="Content partners">
+    <section className="max-w-container mx-auto px-4 py-6 border-t border-b border-[#FFFFFF]" aria-label="Content partners">
       <div className="flex items-center gap-4 mb-3">
-        <span className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#F0A623] font-bold">
+        <span className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#1D4ED8] font-bold">
           Content Partners
         </span>
-        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#231d18]" />
-        <Link href="/advertise" className="text-[10px] text-[#666] hover:text-[#F0A623] font-mono">
+        <div className="flex-1 h-px bg-[#FFFFFF]" />
+        <Link href="/advertise" className="text-[10px] text-[#666] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] font-mono">
           Advertise →
         </Link>
       </div>
diff --git a/src/components/SystemStatusBar.tsx b/src/components/SystemStatusBar.tsx
index 26fe416..5b86b20 100644
--- a/src/components/SystemStatusBar.tsx
+++ b/src/components/SystemStatusBar.tsx
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ export default async function SystemStatusBar() {
   }
   return (
     <div
-      className="w-full bg-[var(--color-background-secondary,#111)] border-b border-[#3a322b]"
+      className="w-full bg-[var(--color-background-secondary,#111)] border-b border-[#DCE6F2]"
       role="status"
       aria-label="System status"
     >
diff --git a/src/components/admin/RmpAdminNav.tsx b/src/components/admin/RmpAdminNav.tsx
index 8275f05..2ac4567 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-[#231d18] rounded-lg p-3 space-y-1">
-      <p className="text-xs font-bold text-[#F0A623] uppercase tracking-wider px-2 pb-1">RMP Operations</p>
+    <div className="bg-[#0d1117] border border-[#FFFFFF] rounded-lg p-3 space-y-1">
+      <p className="text-xs font-bold text-[#1D4ED8] 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-[#231d18] text-[#F0A623]' : '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-[#FFFFFF] text-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623]/10 text-[#F0A623]' : 'text-[#666] hover:text-white hover:bg-[#111]'}`}
+                    className={`block px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs transition-colors ${pathname === item.href ? 'bg-[#1D4ED8]/10 text-[#1D4ED8]' : '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-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+      <Link href="/admin/accounting" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
         Accounting
       </Link>
-      <Link href="/admin/adops" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+      <Link href="/admin/adops" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
         Ad Ops
       </Link>
-      <Link href="/admin/email" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#F0A623] transition-colors text-xs font-body font-bold uppercase tracking-wider">
+      <Link href="/admin/email" className="text-[#777] hover:text-[#1D4ED8] 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 7b9f10e..f4ca6a3 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-[#3a322b] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#F0A623]">
+          <select onChange={e => handleSelect(e.target.value)} className="w-full px-2 py-1.5 bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded text-xs text-white focus:outline-none focus:border-[#1D4ED8]">
             <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 5ae608c..b35d4c0 100644
--- a/src/components/auth/SocialAuthButtons.tsx
+++ b/src/components/auth/SocialAuthButtons.tsx
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ export default function SocialAuthButtons({ next = "/forum" }: { next?: string }
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="space-y-2 pt-3 border-t border-[#3a322b]">
+    <div className="space-y-2 pt-3 border-t border-[#DCE6F2]">
       <div className="text-center text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-[#666] py-1">or</div>
       <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-2">
         {PROVIDERS.map((p) => (
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export default function SocialAuthButtons({ next = "/forum" }: { next?: string }
             type="button"
             disabled={!!busy}
             onClick={() => oauth(p.id)}
-            className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] hover:border-[#F0A623] 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-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] hover:border-[#1D4ED8] 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>
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ export default function SocialAuthButtons({ next = "/forum" }: { next?: string }
       </div>
 
       {showMagic ? (
-        <form onSubmit={magicLink} className="bg-[#1c1815] border border-[#3a322b] rounded-lg p-3 space-y-2">
+        <form onSubmit={magicLink} className="bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded-lg p-3 space-y-2">
           <p className="text-[11px] text-[#888]">We&rsquo;ll send a one-time login link — no password needed.</p>
           <input
             type="email"
@@ -89,14 +89,14 @@ export default function SocialAuthButtons({ next = "/forum" }: { next?: string }
             onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
             placeholder="your@email.com"
             required
-            className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#3a322b] rounded px-2 py-1.5 text-white text-sm"
+            className="w-full bg-[#111] border border-[#DCE6F2] rounded px-2 py-1.5 text-white text-sm"
           />
           {err && <p className="text-[11px] text-red-400">{err}</p>}
           {msg && <p className="text-[11px] text-emerald-400">{msg}</p>}
           <button
             type="submit"
             disabled={busy === "magic" || !email.trim()}
-            className="w-full bg-[#F0A623] hover:bg-[#BA7517] text-white text-xs font-semibold py-1.5 rounded disabled:opacity-50"
+            className="w-full bg-[#1D4ED8] hover:bg-[#1E3A8A] 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-[#1c1815] border border-dashed border-[#F0A623]/50 hover:border-[#F0A623] text-[#F0A623] text-xs font-semibold py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+          className="w-full bg-[#F8FAFC] border border-dashed border-[#1D4ED8]/50 hover:border-[#1D4ED8] text-[#1D4ED8] text-xs font-semibold py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors"
         >
           📧 Email me a one-time login link (no password)
         </button>
diff --git a/src/components/crew-lounge/CreditsDisplay.tsx b/src/components/crew-lounge/CreditsDisplay.tsx
index fcdfa4c..c74a27a 100644
--- a/src/components/crew-lounge/CreditsDisplay.tsx
+++ b/src/components/crew-lounge/CreditsDisplay.tsx
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ export default function CreditsDisplay({
               .sort(([, a], [, b]) => b - a)
               .slice(0, 6)
               .map(([category, credits]) => (
-                <div key={category} className="bg-[#1c1815] rounded p-3">
+                <div key={category} className="bg-[#F8FAFC] rounded p-3">
                   <p className="text-[#666] text-xs">{category}</p>
                   <p className="text-lg font-bold text-[#8FB0C3]">{credits}</p>
                 </div>
diff --git a/src/components/forum/ImageAttachButton.tsx b/src/components/forum/ImageAttachButton.tsx
index 7e154a8..7852b02 100644
--- a/src/components/forum/ImageAttachButton.tsx
+++ b/src/components/forum/ImageAttachButton.tsx
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ export default function ImageAttachButton({ onInsert, disabled, maxBytes = 20 *
           type="button"
           onClick={() => fileRef.current?.click()}
           disabled={busy || disabled}
-          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 bg-[#3a322b] hover:bg-[#333] disabled:opacity-50 text-[#aaa] font-body text-xs px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md transition-colors border border-[#333]"
+          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 bg-[#DCE6F2] hover:bg-[#333] disabled:opacity-50 text-[#aaa] font-body text-xs px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md transition-colors border border-[#333]"
           title="Attach an image (auto-optimized, max 20 MB)"
         >
           <svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" aria-hidden="true">
diff --git a/src/components/forum/RichBody.tsx b/src/components/forum/RichBody.tsx
index 484e7c6..0c91227 100644
--- a/src/components/forum/RichBody.tsx
+++ b/src/components/forum/RichBody.tsx
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ export default function RichBody({ body }: { body: string }) {
                   alt={seg.alt}
                   loading="lazy"
                   decoding="async"
-                  className="max-w-full h-auto rounded-md border border-[#3a322b] bg-[#1c1815]"
+                  className="max-w-full h-auto rounded-md border border-[#DCE6F2] bg-[#F8FAFC]"
                 />
               </picture>
               {seg.alt && (
diff --git a/src/styles/redesign-tokens.css b/src/styles/redesign-tokens.css
index 351f690..c36f82d 100644
--- a/src/styles/redesign-tokens.css
+++ b/src/styles/redesign-tokens.css
@@ -6,16 +6,16 @@
   /* 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: #F0A623;
-  --color-text-info-strong: #F0A623;
+  --color-text-info: #1D4ED8;
+  --color-text-info-strong: #1D4ED8;
 
   /* Backgrounds */
   --color-background-primary: #0a0a0a;
-  --color-background-secondary: #1c1815;
+  --color-background-secondary: #F8FAFC;
   --color-background-tertiary: #1a1f2e;
 
   /* Text */
-  --color-text-primary: #FBEFE0;
+  --color-text-primary: #0F172A;
   --color-text-secondary: #b0b0b0;
   --color-text-tertiary: #6b7280;
 
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
   width: 6px;
   height: 6px;
   border-radius: 50%;
-  background: var(--color-text-info, #F0A623);
+  background: var(--color-text-info, #1D4ED8);
   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, #F0A623);
+  border: 2px solid var(--color-text-info, #1D4ED8);
   animation: bb-ring 1.8s infinite ease-out;
   pointer-events: none;
 }
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@
   padding-right: 12px;
   border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
 }
-.bb-tick-label--cyan { color: #F0A623; }
+.bb-tick-label--cyan { color: #1D4ED8; }
 
 .bb-tick-pulse {
   display: inline-block;
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
   animation: bb-tick-blink 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
 }
 .bb-tick-pulse--cyan {
-  background: #F0A623;
+  background: #1D4ED8;
   box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,212,255,0.7);
 }
 @keyframes bb-tick-blink {
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
   background: rgba(0,255,159,0.06);
 }
 .bb-tick-code--cyan {
-  color: #F0A623;
+  color: #1D4ED8;
   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 19fdc39..9efa6b2 100644
--- a/src/styles/tailwind.css
+++ b/src/styles/tailwind.css
@@ -3,20 +3,36 @@
 @tailwind utilities;
 
 :root {
-  --color-primary: #1c1815;
-  --color-secondary: #231d18;
-  --color-accent: #F0A623;
-  --color-accent-dark: #BA7517;
-  --color-accent-muted: #412402;
-  --color-accent-red: #D85A30;
-  --color-accent-red-dark: #E24B4A;
-  --color-bg: #1c1815;
-  --color-card: #231d18;
-  --color-foreground: #FBEFE0;
-  --color-muted: #C9BBA8;
-  --color-border: #3a322b;
-  --color-top-bar: #231d18;
-  --color-sub-nav: #26201a;
+  /* AV BEAT 2026 brand palette — single source of truth.
+     Used as both Tailwind theme values (tailwind.config.js) and direct
+     CSS custom properties in arbitrary inline styles. Update here and
+     the entire site re-themes. */
+  --brand-blue:        #1D4ED8;
+  --brand-blue-bright: #38BDF8;
+  --brand-navy:        #0F172A;
+  --brand-white:       #FFFFFF;
+  --brand-bg:          #F8FAFC;
+  --brand-surface:     #FFFFFF;
+  --brand-border:      #DCE6F2;
+  --brand-text:        #0F172A;
+  --brand-text-muted:  #475569;
+
+  /* Legacy aliases — every `--color-*` previously consumed by inline
+     styles or component CSS now resolves to the new identity. */
+  --color-primary:        var(--brand-navy);
+  --color-secondary:      var(--brand-surface);
+  --color-accent:         var(--brand-blue);
+  --color-accent-dark:    #1E3A8A;
+  --color-accent-muted:   var(--brand-border);
+  --color-accent-red:     var(--brand-blue);
+  --color-accent-red-dark:#1E3A8A;
+  --color-bg:             var(--brand-bg);
+  --color-card:           var(--brand-surface);
+  --color-foreground:     var(--brand-text);
+  --color-muted:          var(--brand-text-muted);
+  --color-border:         var(--brand-border);
+  --color-top-bar:        var(--brand-surface);
+  --color-sub-nav:        var(--brand-bg);
   /* --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. */
@@ -83,7 +99,7 @@ body {
   background: linear-gradient(
     90deg,
     #1e1e1e 25%,
-    #3a322b 50%,
+    #DCE6F2 50%,
     #1e1e1e 75%
   );
   background-size: 200% 100%;
@@ -248,7 +264,7 @@ body {
   width: 6px;
 }
 ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
-  background: #231d18;
+  background: #FFFFFF;
 }
 ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
   background: #2a3a50;
@@ -291,7 +307,7 @@ body {
 .search-input-enhanced:focus {
   border-color: var(--color-accent);
   box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
-  background: #3a322b;
+  background: #DCE6F2;
 }
 
 /* Search bar wrapper — expands on focus */
@@ -319,7 +335,7 @@ body {
   font-size: 11px;
   font-family: var(--font-mono);
   color: #555;
-  background: #3a322b;
+  background: #DCE6F2;
   border: 1px solid #3a3a3a;
   border-radius: 2px;
   padding: 1px 5px;
@@ -348,7 +364,7 @@ body {
 
 .search-clear-btn:hover {
   color: #cccccc;
-  background: #3a322b;
+  background: #DCE6F2;
 }
 
 /* =====================
@@ -403,8 +419,8 @@ body {
    AD PLACEHOLDER
    ===================== */
 .ad-placeholder {
-  background: #231d18;
-  border: 1px solid #3a322b;
+  background: #FFFFFF;
+  border: 1px solid #DCE6F2;
   display: flex;
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: center;
@@ -438,7 +454,7 @@ body {
   font-weight: 600;
   padding: 5px 12px;
   border: 1px solid #333333;
-  background: #231d18;
+  background: #FFFFFF;
   color: #cccccc;
   cursor: pointer;
   transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
@@ -516,8 +532,8 @@ h1, h2, h3 {
 }
 /* Under neon scope: green→cyan gradient with dark-gray text (matches other CTAs) */
 .bb-neon .read-more {
-  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4035 0%, #F0A623 100%);
-  color: #231d18;
+  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4035 0%, #1D4ED8 100%);
+  color: #FFFFFF;
   font-weight: 900;
   text-shadow: none;
   box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
@@ -540,11 +556,11 @@ h1, h2, h3 {
   font-family: var(--font-heading);
   font-size: 1.25rem;
   font-weight: 700;
-  color: #FBEFE0;
+  color: #0F172A;
   margin-top: 2rem;
   margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
   padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
-  border-bottom: 1px solid #3a322b;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid #DCE6F2;
 }
 
 .article-body h3 {
@@ -577,7 +593,7 @@ h1, h2, h3 {
 }
 
 .article-body strong {
-  color: #FBEFE0;
+  color: #0F172A;
   font-weight: 700;
 }
 
@@ -622,8 +638,8 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
    SPOTLIGHT CARD
    ===================== */
 .spotlight-card {
-  background: #231d18;
-  border: 1px solid #3a322b;
+  background: #FFFFFF;
+  border: 1px solid #DCE6F2;
   overflow: hidden;
   transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
 }
@@ -766,7 +782,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   text-transform: uppercase;
   padding: 4px 10px;
   border: 1px solid #333;
-  background: #231d18;
+  background: #FFFFFF;
   color: #888;
   cursor: pointer;
   border-radius: 2px;
@@ -838,18 +854,18 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 }
 
 .ProseMirror h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem; color: #fff; }
-.ProseMirror h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0.9rem 0 0.4rem; color: #FBEFE0; }
+.ProseMirror h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0.9rem 0 0.4rem; color: #0F172A; }
 .ProseMirror h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0.8rem 0 0.35rem; color: #cccccc; }
 .ProseMirror p { margin: 0.5rem 0; line-height: 1.7; }
 .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 #F0A623; padding-left: 1rem; margin: 0.75rem 0; color: #888; font-style: italic; }
-.ProseMirror pre { background: #231d18; border: 1px solid #3a322b; border-radius: 6px; padding: 1rem; overflow-x: auto; margin: 0.75rem 0; }
-.ProseMirror code { background: #231d18; border-radius: 3px; padding: 0.15em 0.4em; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 0.875em; color: #F0A623; }
+.ProseMirror blockquote { border-left: 3px solid #1D4ED8; padding-left: 1rem; margin: 0.75rem 0; color: #888; font-style: italic; }
+.ProseMirror pre { background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #DCE6F2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 1rem; overflow-x: auto; margin: 0.75rem 0; }
+.ProseMirror code { background: #FFFFFF; border-radius: 3px; padding: 0.15em 0.4em; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 0.875em; color: #1D4ED8; }
 .ProseMirror pre code { background: none; padding: 0; color: #cccccc; }
-.ProseMirror hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #3a322b; margin: 1.25rem 0; }
-.ProseMirror a { color: #F0A623; text-decoration: underline; }
+.ProseMirror hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #DCE6F2; margin: 1.25rem 0; }
+.ProseMirror a { color: #1D4ED8; 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 +1265,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   font-weight: 700;
   letter-spacing: 0.2em;
   text-transform: uppercase;
-  color: #F0A623;
+  color: #1D4ED8;
   margin-bottom: 14px;
 }
 .bb-modal-eyebrow-dot {
@@ -1257,7 +1273,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   width: 7px;
   height: 7px;
   border-radius: 50%;
-  background: #F0A623;
+  background: #1D4ED8;
   box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59,130,246,0.65);
   animation: bb-modal-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
 }
@@ -1306,7 +1322,7 @@ 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: #F0A623;
+  border-color: #1D4ED8;
   background: rgba(59,130,246,0.06);
   box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,0.18);
 }
@@ -1342,7 +1358,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   border: 1px solid transparent;
 }
 .bb-modal-btn-primary {
-  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0A623 0%, #BA7517 100%);
+  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #1E3A8A 100%);
   color: #ffffff;
   box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.28);
 }
@@ -1389,7 +1405,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   display: inline-flex;
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: center;
-  color: #F0A623;
+  color: #1D4ED8;
 }
 .bb-modal-success-title {
   font-family: var(--font-heading);
@@ -1411,13 +1427,13 @@ 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 (#F0A623 / #F0A623) to the
+   recolor: maps the existing blue accents (#1D4ED8 / #1D4ED8) to the
    ticker's emerald + cyan, with subtle glows. No layout changes. */
 .bb-neon {
   --color-accent: #ff4035;
-  --color-accent-dark: #F0A623;
+  --color-accent-dark: #1D4ED8;
   --color-accent-muted: rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.18);
-  --color-text-info: #F0A623;
+  --color-text-info: #1D4ED8;
   --color-text-info-strong: #ff4035;
 }
 
@@ -1431,62 +1447,62 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 }
 
 /* Existing blue text → cyan */
-.bb-neon .text-\[\#F0A623\] {
-  color: #F0A623 !important;
+.bb-neon .text-\[\#1D4ED8\] {
+  color: #1D4ED8 !important;
   text-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
 }
-.bb-neon .text-\[\#F0A623\] {
-  color: #F0A623 !important;
+.bb-neon .text-\[\#1D4ED8\] {
+  color: #1D4ED8 !important;
 }
 .bb-neon a:not(.bbt-item):not(.bbt-label):hover {
-  color: #F0A623;
+  color: #1D4ED8;
   text-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
 }
 
 /* Borders previously blue → neon-tinted, subtle */
-.bb-neon .border-\[\#F0A623\],
-.bb-neon .border-\[\#412402\] {
+.bb-neon .border-\[\#1D4ED8\],
+.bb-neon .border-\[\#DCE6F2\] {
   border-color: rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.35) !important;
 }
 
 /* Card border softening to neon */
-.bb-neon .border-\[\#3a322b\],
-.bb-neon .border-\[\#3a322b\] {
+.bb-neon .border-\[\#DCE6F2\],
+.bb-neon .border-\[\#DCE6F2\] {
   border-color: rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.14) !important;
 }
 
 /* Hover state on cards / clickable wrappers — cyan border + faint glow */
-.bb-neon .border-\[\#3a322b\]:hover,
-.bb-neon .border-\[\#3a322b\]:hover,
-.bb-neon a:hover > .border-\[\#3a322b\],
-.bb-neon a:hover > .border-\[\#3a322b\] {
+.bb-neon .border-\[\#DCE6F2\]:hover,
+.bb-neon .border-\[\#DCE6F2\]:hover,
+.bb-neon a:hover > .border-\[\#DCE6F2\],
+.bb-neon a:hover > .border-\[\#DCE6F2\] {
   border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.55) !important;
   box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.18);
 }
 
 /* Buttons previously blue → emerald→cyan gradient with dark text inverted.
-   Use the same dark gray as the card backgrounds (#231d18) so the button
+   Use the same dark gray as the card backgrounds (#FFFFFF) so the button
    reads as a brand-color "chip" punching out the panel. */
-.bb-neon .bg-\[\#F0A623\],
-.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#F0A623\],
-.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#F0A623\] {
-  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4035 0%, #F0A623 100%) !important;
-  color: #231d18 !important;
+.bb-neon .bg-\[\#1D4ED8\],
+.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#1D4ED8\],
+.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#1D4ED8\] {
+  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4035 0%, #1D4ED8 100%) !important;
+  color: #FFFFFF !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-\[\#F0A623\] *,
-.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#F0A623\] *,
-.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#F0A623\] * {
-  color: #231d18 !important;
+.bb-neon .bg-\[\#1D4ED8\] *,
+.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#1D4ED8\] *,
+.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#1D4ED8\] * {
+  color: #FFFFFF !important;
   text-shadow: none !important;
 }
-.bb-neon .bg-\[\#F0A623\]:hover,
-.bb-neon .hover\:bg-\[\#BA7517\]:hover,
-.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#F0A623\]:hover,
-.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#F0A623\]:hover {
+.bb-neon .bg-\[\#1D4ED8\]:hover,
+.bb-neon .hover\:bg-\[\#1E3A8A\]:hover,
+.bb-neon button.bg-\[\#1D4ED8\]:hover,
+.bb-neon a.bg-\[\#1D4ED8\]:hover {
   background: linear-gradient(90deg, #14ffb0 0%, #4ee0ff 100%) !important;
   box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.45);
 }
@@ -1494,8 +1510,8 @@ 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, #ff4035 0%, #F0A623 100%) !important;
-  color: #231d18 !important;
+  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4035 0%, #1D4ED8 100%) !important;
+  color: #FFFFFF !important;
   font-weight: 800 !important;
   text-shadow: none !important;
   box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.30) !important;
@@ -1511,17 +1527,17 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 .bb-neon a[style*="--color-accent"],
 .bb-neon [style*="background: var(--color-accent)"],
 .bb-neon [style*="background-color: var(--color-accent)"] {
-  color: #231d18 !important;
+  color: #FFFFFF !important;
 }
 
 /* Category pills / tags / "AI" badges — cyan via attribute selector */
-.bb-neon [class*="bg-[#F0A623]/"] {
+.bb-neon [class*="bg-[#1D4ED8]/"] {
   background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12) !important;
   border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35) !important;
 }
 
 /* Subscribe / newsletter accent boxes */
-.bb-neon .bg-\[\#231d18\],
+.bb-neon .bg-\[\#FFFFFF\],
 .bb-neon .bg-\[\#0d1f35\] {
   background-color: #050a0a !important;
   border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.25);
@@ -1538,30 +1554,30 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 
 /* Skeletons keep their dim look — don't recolor */
 .bb-neon .skeleton {
-  background: #1c1815;
+  background: #F8FAFC;
 }
 
 /* Divider lines */
 .bb-neon hr,
-.bb-neon .h-px.bg-\[\#3a322b\],
+.bb-neon .h-px.bg-\[\#DCE6F2\],
 .bb-neon .bg-\[\#222\] {
   background-color: rgba(0, 255, 159, 0.15) !important;
 }
 
 /* Body / paragraph copy: lean toward spec's #d1d5db where currently muted */
-.bb-neon .text-\[\#FBEFE0\],
+.bb-neon .text-\[\#0F172A\],
 .bb-neon .text-\[\#e0e0e0\] {
   color: #d1d5db !important;
 }
 
 /* Focus rings on interactive elements */
-.bb-neon .focus\:ring-\[\#F0A623\]:focus,
-.bb-neon .focus-visible\:ring-\[\#F0A623\]:focus-visible {
+.bb-neon .focus\:ring-\[\#1D4ED8\]:focus,
+.bb-neon .focus-visible\:ring-\[\#1D4ED8\]:focus-visible {
   --tw-ring-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.6) !important;
 }
-.bb-neon .focus\:border-\[\#F0A623\]:focus,
-.bb-neon .focus-visible\:border-\[\#F0A623\]:focus-visible {
-  border-color: #F0A623 !important;
+.bb-neon .focus\:border-\[\#1D4ED8\]:focus,
+.bb-neon .focus-visible\:border-\[\#1D4ED8\]:focus-visible {
+  border-color: #1D4ED8 !important;
 }
 
 /* ─── Article body — NYT/WaPo-classy typography ──────────────────────────
@@ -1641,8 +1657,8 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
   transition: color 120ms ease, text-decoration-color 120ms ease;
 }
 .bb-article-prose a:hover {
-  color: #F0A623;
-  text-decoration-color: #F0A623;
+  color: #1D4ED8;
+  text-decoration-color: #1D4ED8;
 }
 .bb-article-prose figure {
   margin: 1.8em 0;
@@ -1687,7 +1703,7 @@ a.company-mention:hover {
 .bb-article-prose code {
   font-family: ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;
   font-size: 0.92em;
-  background: #231d18;
+  background: #FFFFFF;
   padding: 0.1em 0.4em;
   border-radius: 3px;
   color: #f0eee8;
diff --git a/tailwind.config.js b/tailwind.config.js
index 86eead0..417d817 100644
--- a/tailwind.config.js
+++ b/tailwind.config.js
@@ -8,57 +8,64 @@ module.exports = {
   theme: {
     extend: {
       colors: {
-        primary: '#1c1815',
-        secondary: '#231d18',
-        accent: '#F0A623',
-        'accent-dark': '#BA7517',
-        'accent-muted': '#412402',
-        'accent-red': '#D85A30',
-        'accent-red-dark': '#E24B4A',
-        background: '#1c1815',
-        card: '#231d18',
-        foreground: '#FBEFE0',
-        muted: '#C9BBA8',
-        border: '#3a322b',
-        'navy-mid': '#1e1e1e',
-        'navy-light': '#3a322b',
-        'ice-blue': '#231d18',
-        'top-bar': '#231d18',
-        'sub-nav': '#26201a',
+        // AV BEAT 2026 brand palette — semantic tokens.
+        // Use the `brand-*` classes in new code. The legacy aliases below
+        // (primary/secondary/accent/etc.) remap onto the same tokens so
+        // existing markup re-themes without a 2k-line find/replace.
+        'brand-blue':        '#1D4ED8',
+        'brand-blue-bright': '#38BDF8',
+        'brand-navy':        '#0F172A',
+        'brand-white':       '#FFFFFF',
+        'brand-bg':          '#F8FAFC',
+        'brand-surface':     '#FFFFFF',
+        'brand-border':      '#DCE6F2',
+        'brand-text':        '#0F172A',
+        'brand-text-muted':  '#475569',
+
+        // Legacy aliases → remap to new tokens.
+        primary:           '#0F172A',
+        secondary:         '#FFFFFF',
+        accent:             '#1D4ED8',
+        'accent-dark':      '#1E3A8A',
+        'accent-muted':     '#DCE6F2',
+        'accent-red':       '#1D4ED8',
+        'accent-red-dark':  '#1E3A8A',
+        background:         '#F8FAFC',
+        card:               '#FFFFFF',
+        foreground:         '#0F172A',
+        muted:              '#475569',
+        border:             '#DCE6F2',
+        'navy-mid':         '#0F172A',
+        'navy-light':       '#DCE6F2',
+        'ice-blue':         '#F8FAFC',
+        'top-bar':          '#FFFFFF',
+        'sub-nav':          '#F8FAFC',
       },
       fontFamily: {
-        heading: ['Georgia', 'serif'],
-        body: ['Arial', 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'],
-        mono: ['Courier New', 'monospace'],
+        heading: ['var(--font-sans)', '-apple-system', 'BlinkMacSystemFont', 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica', 'Arial', 'sans-serif'],
+        body:    ['var(--font-sans)', '-apple-system', 'BlinkMacSystemFont', 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica', 'Arial', 'sans-serif'],
+        serif:   ['var(--font-serif)', 'Georgia', 'serif'],
+        mono:    ['ui-monospace', 'SF Mono', 'Menlo', 'Consolas', 'Courier New', 'monospace'],
       },
       maxWidth: {
         container: '1200px',
       },
       boxShadow: {
-        card: '0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)',
-        'card-hover': '0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)',
-        nav: '0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)',
+        card:         '0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04)',
+        'card-hover': '0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04)',
+        nav:          '0 1px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06)',
       },
       keyframes: {
-        'fade-in': {
-          '0%': { opacity: '0', transform: 'translateY(8px)' },
-          '100%': { opacity: '1', transform: 'translateY(0)' },
-        },
-        'page-enter': {
-          '0%': { opacity: '0', transform: 'translateY(6px)' },
-          '100%': { opacity: '1', transform: 'translateY(0)' },
-        },
-        shimmer: {
-          '0%': { backgroundPosition: '-200% 0' },
-          '100%': { backgroundPosition: '200% 0' },
-        },
+        'fade-in':    { '0%': { opacity: '0', transform: 'translateY(8px)' }, '100%': { opacity: '1', transform: 'translateY(0)' } },
+        'page-enter': { '0%': { opacity: '0', transform: 'translateY(6px)' }, '100%': { opacity: '1', transform: 'translateY(0)' } },
+        shimmer:      { '0%': { backgroundPosition: '-200% 0' },              '100%': { backgroundPosition: '200% 0' } },
       },
       animation: {
-        'fade-in': 'fade-in 0.35s ease forwards',
+        'fade-in':    'fade-in 0.35s ease forwards',
         'page-enter': 'page-enter 0.4s ease forwards',
-        shimmer: 'shimmer 1.6s infinite linear',
+        shimmer:      'shimmer 1.6s infinite linear',
       },
     },
   },
   plugins: [],
-};
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+};