diff --git a/public/manifest.json b/public/manifest.json
index 8983420..74d69d4 100644
--- a/public/manifest.json
+++ b/public/manifest.json
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
   "description": "Free gay cruising map, chat & shop",
   "start_url": "/",
   "display": "standalone",
-  "background_color": "#0d0a0f",
-  "theme_color": "#ff2d6b",
+  "background_color": "#08001C",
+  "theme_color": "#F92B9B",
   "orientation": "any",
   "icons": [
     {
diff --git a/src/app/globals.css b/src/app/globals.css
index 0f123fc..62ef96b 100644
--- a/src/app/globals.css
+++ b/src/app/globals.css
@@ -4,25 +4,25 @@
 
 @layer base {
   :root {
-    --background: 280 30% 6%;
-    --foreground: 0 0% 98%;
-    --card: 280 25% 10%;
-    --card-foreground: 0 0% 98%;
-    --popover: 280 25% 10%;
-    --popover-foreground: 0 0% 98%;
-    --primary: 340 100% 59%;
+    --background: 265 100% 5%;
+    --foreground: 228 100% 97%;
+    --card: 268 100% 11%;
+    --card-foreground: 228 100% 97%;
+    --popover: 268 100% 11%;
+    --popover-foreground: 228 100% 97%;
+    --primary: 330 94% 57%;
     --primary-foreground: 0 0% 100%;
-    --secondary: 280 40% 18%;
-    --secondary-foreground: 0 0% 98%;
-    --muted: 280 20% 16%;
-    --muted-foreground: 280 10% 65%;
-    --accent: 280 60% 45%;
+    --secondary: 268 55% 16%;
+    --secondary-foreground: 228 100% 97%;
+    --muted: 268 35% 14%;
+    --muted-foreground: 228 12% 60%;
+    --accent: 280 72% 47%;
     --accent-foreground: 0 0% 100%;
     --destructive: 0 84% 60%;
     --destructive-foreground: 0 0% 98%;
-    --border: 280 20% 20%;
-    --input: 280 20% 20%;
-    --ring: 340 100% 59%;
+    --border: 220 38% 20%;
+    --input: 220 38% 20%;
+    --ring: 330 94% 57%;
     --radius: 0.75rem;
   }
 }
@@ -37,17 +37,59 @@
   }
 }
 
-/* Leaflet dark theme overrides */
+@layer components {
+  .gradient-text {
+    @apply bg-pulse-gradient bg-clip-text text-transparent;
+  }
+
+  .glass-card {
+    @apply rounded-xl border border-white/[0.06] bg-pulse-midnight/70 backdrop-blur-md;
+    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
+  }
+
+  .glass-card:hover {
+    @apply border-primary/25 bg-pulse-glow/40;
+  }
+
+  .pulse-pill {
+    @apply inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-full px-4 py-2 text-sm font-bold transition-all touch-manipulation;
+  }
+
+  .pulse-pill-active {
+    @apply text-white shadow-pulse-glow;
+    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff2d9b, #9b30ff);
+  }
+
+  .pulse-pill-inactive {
+    color: #8b92a8;
+    background: rgba(30, 45, 74, 0.4);
+    border: 1px solid rgba(155, 48, 255, 0.3);
+  }
+
+  .pulse-pill-inactive:hover {
+    color: #ff6ec7;
+    border-color: rgba(255, 45, 155, 0.35);
+    background: rgba(255, 45, 155, 0.08);
+  }
+
+  .pulse-pill-tag {
+    @apply text-xs font-bold px-3 py-1 rounded-full;
+    color: #ff6ec7;
+    background: rgba(255, 45, 155, 0.15);
+    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 45, 155, 0.3);
+  }
+}
+
+/* Leaflet — Pink Pulse dark palette */
 .leaflet-container {
-  background: #0a1628 !important;
+  background: #08001c !important;
   font-family: inherit;
 }
 
 .sniffies-map .leaflet-tile-pane {
-  filter: saturate(0.85) brightness(0.95);
+  filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(0.92) hue-rotate(-8deg);
 }
 
-/* Sniffies-style photo markers */
 .sniffies-marker-wrap,
 .sniffies-you-wrap,
 .sniffies-spot-wrap {
@@ -68,15 +110,15 @@
   width: 44px;
   height: 44px;
   border-radius: 50%;
-  border: 2px solid #3b82f6;
+  border: 2px solid #f92b9b;
   padding: 2px;
-  background: #0a1628;
+  background: #08001c;
   box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
 }
 
 .sniffies-avatar-ring.sniffies-online {
-  border-color: #3b82f6;
-  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
+  border-color: #f92b9b;
+  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.35);
 }
 
 .sniffies-avatar {
@@ -93,7 +135,7 @@
   height: 16px;
   padding: 0 4px;
   border-radius: 8px;
-  background: #f97316;
+  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff2d9b, #c084fc);
   color: white;
   font-size: 10px;
   font-weight: 700;
@@ -113,9 +155,9 @@
   width: 40px;
   height: 40px;
   border-radius: 50%;
-  background: #ef4444;
+  background: #f92b9b;
   border: 3px solid white;
-  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
+  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.6);
   display: flex;
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: center;
@@ -133,7 +175,7 @@
 .sniffies-you-label {
   font-size: 11px;
   font-weight: 700;
-  color: #3b82f6;
+  color: #ff6ec7;
   text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
 }
 
@@ -142,8 +184,8 @@
   width: 36px;
   height: 36px;
   border-radius: 50%;
-  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.9);
-  border: 2px solid #3b82f6;
+  background: rgba(26, 0, 58, 0.95);
+  border: 2px solid #8b22cc;
   display: flex;
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: center;
@@ -158,7 +200,7 @@
   min-width: 16px;
   height: 16px;
   border-radius: 8px;
-  background: #3b82f6;
+  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff2d9b, #8b22cc);
   color: white;
   font-size: 9px;
   font-weight: 700;
@@ -166,91 +208,114 @@
   text-align: center;
   padding: 0 3px;
 }
+
 .leaflet-popup-content-wrapper {
-  background: hsl(280 25% 10%);
-  color: hsl(0 0% 98%);
+  background: hsl(268 100% 11%);
+  color: hsl(228 100% 97%);
   border-radius: 0.75rem;
-  border: 1px solid hsl(280 20% 20%);
+  border: 1px solid hsl(220 38% 20%);
 }
+
 .leaflet-popup-tip {
-  background: hsl(280 25% 10%);
+  background: hsl(268 100% 11%);
 }
+
 .marker-cluster-small,
 .marker-cluster-medium,
 .marker-cluster-large {
-  background-color: rgba(255, 45, 107, 0.3) !important;
+  background-color: rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.3) !important;
 }
+
 .marker-cluster-small div,
 .marker-cluster-medium div,
 .marker-cluster-large div {
-  background-color: rgba(255, 45, 107, 0.8) !important;
+  background-color: rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.85) !important;
   color: white !important;
   font-weight: 700;
 }
 
-/* Vanilla mode blur */
 .vanilla-blur img,
 .vanilla-blur video,
 .vanilla-blur .explicit-content {
   filter: blur(24px);
   transition: filter 0.3s ease;
 }
+
 .vanilla-blur:hover img,
 .vanilla-blur:hover video,
 .vanilla-blur:hover .explicit-content {
   filter: blur(8px);
 }
 
-/* Scrollbar */
 ::-webkit-scrollbar {
   width: 6px;
   height: 6px;
 }
+
 ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
-  background: hsl(280 30% 6%);
+  background: hsl(265 100% 5%);
 }
+
 ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
-  background: hsl(340 100% 59% / 0.5);
+  background: rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.45);
   border-radius: 3px;
 }
 
-/* PWA safe areas */
+::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
+  background: rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.65);
+}
+
+.scrollbar-none {
+  scrollbar-width: none;
+  -ms-overflow-style: none;
+}
+
+.scrollbar-none::-webkit-scrollbar {
+  display: none;
+}
+
 .safe-bottom {
   padding-bottom: max(env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px), 4px);
 }
+
 .safe-top {
   padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0);
 }
 
-/* ID verification blur — nude photos in restricted states */
 .id-blur img,
 .id-blur .explicit-content {
   filter: blur(28px) !important;
 }
+
 .id-blur:hover img,
 .id-blur:hover .explicit-content {
   filter: blur(20px) !important;
 }
 
-/* Mobile touch targets & scroll */
 .touch-manipulation {
   touch-action: manipulation;
 }
+
 @supports (height: 100dvh) {
   .min-h-screen {
     min-height: 100dvh;
   }
 }
 
-/* Prevent iOS zoom on input focus */
 @media (max-width: 767px) {
-  input, select, textarea {
+  input,
+  select,
+  textarea {
     font-size: 16px !important;
   }
 }
 
-/* Overscroll containment for chat */
 .overscroll-contain {
   overscroll-behavior: contain;
   -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
+}
+
+:focus-visible {
+  outline: 2px solid rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.6);
+  outline-offset: 2px;
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/app/layout.tsx b/src/app/layout.tsx
index a631eba..5f9fac7 100644
--- a/src/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/layout.tsx
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
 import type { Metadata, Viewport } from "next";
-import { Inter } from "next/font/google";
+import { Manrope } from "next/font/google";
 import { Providers } from "@/components/Providers";
 import "./globals.css";
 
-const inter = Inter({ subsets: ["latin"] });
+const manrope = Manrope({
+  subsets: ["latin"],
+  variable: "--font-manrope",
+});
 
 export const metadata: Metadata = {
   title: "ExposedGays — Free Gay Cruising & Shop",
@@ -22,7 +25,7 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
 };
 
 export const viewport: Viewport = {
-  themeColor: "#ff2d6b",
+  themeColor: "#F92B9B",
   width: "device-width",
   initialScale: 1,
   viewportFit: "cover",
@@ -35,7 +38,7 @@ export default function RootLayout({
 }) {
   return (
     <html lang="en" className="dark">
-      <body className={inter.className}>
+      <body className={`${manrope.variable} font-sans`}>
         <Providers>{children}</Providers>
       </body>
     </html>
diff --git a/src/components/AgeGate.tsx b/src/components/AgeGate.tsx
index a10b11f..1b63473 100644
--- a/src/components/AgeGate.tsx
+++ b/src/components/AgeGate.tsx
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ export function AgeGate({ onVerified }: AgeGateProps) {
           <div className="mx-auto mb-4 flex justify-center">
             <Logo size="lg" showText={false} />
           </div>
-          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold bg-horny-gradient bg-clip-text text-transparent">
+          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold gradient-text">
             ExposedGays
           </h1>
           <p className="mt-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
@@ -149,9 +149,9 @@ export function AgeGate({ onVerified }: AgeGateProps) {
             )}
           </div>
 
-          <div className="rounded-lg border border-blue-500/25 bg-blue-500/10 p-3">
-            <p className="text-xs text-blue-100/90 leading-relaxed">
-              <strong className="text-blue-200">No account needed.</strong> Verify your age
+          <div className="rounded-xl border border-primary/25 bg-primary/10 p-3">
+            <p className="text-xs text-foreground/90 leading-relaxed">
+              <strong className="text-pulse-pink-light">No account needed.</strong> Verify your age
               with date of birth only — browse the map, spots, and profiles free. Explicit
               photos and chat require a free signup. Government ID is only needed for nude
               content in certain states.
diff --git a/src/components/CannedMessagesPanel.tsx b/src/components/CannedMessagesPanel.tsx
index e5a5f97..3cd79b6 100644
--- a/src/components/CannedMessagesPanel.tsx
+++ b/src/components/CannedMessagesPanel.tsx
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ export function CannedMessagesPanel({ compact, onSelect }: CannedMessagesPanelPr
             key={msg.id}
             type="button"
             onClick={() => onSelect?.(msg.content)}
-            className="text-xs px-2.5 py-1.5 rounded-full border border-border hover:border-horny-pink/50 hover:bg-horny-pink/10 transition-colors truncate max-w-[140px]"
+            className="text-xs px-2.5 py-1.5 rounded-full pulse-pill-inactive truncate max-w-[140px]"
             title={msg.content}
           >
             {msg.title}
diff --git a/src/components/CruiserProfileView.tsx b/src/components/CruiserProfileView.tsx
index b2a39c4..649dbc6 100644
--- a/src/components/CruiserProfileView.tsx
+++ b/src/components/CruiserProfileView.tsx
@@ -111,14 +111,14 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
 
   return (
     <div className="fixed inset-0 z-[2000] bg-black flex flex-col md:items-center md:justify-center md:p-4">
-      <div className="w-full h-full md:max-w-lg md:max-h-[92vh] md:rounded-2xl md:overflow-hidden flex flex-col bg-[#0a1628]">
+      <div className="w-full h-full md:max-w-lg md:max-h-[92vh] md:rounded-2xl md:overflow-hidden flex flex-col bg-pulse-deep-space">
         {/* Header — Sniffies style */}
         <div className="shrink-0 bg-black px-3 py-2 safe-top">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
             <button
               type="button"
               onClick={onClose}
-              className="p-2 text-blue-400 touch-manipulation"
+              className="p-2 text-pulse-pink-light touch-manipulation"
               aria-label="Back"
             >
               <ArrowLeft className="h-5 w-5" />
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
             <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
                 {profile.is_verified && (
-                  <ShieldCheck className="h-4 w-4 text-blue-400 shrink-0" />
+                  <ShieldCheck className="h-4 w-4 text-pulse-pink-light shrink-0" />
                 )}
                 <span className="font-bold text-white truncate">{name}</span>
               </div>
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
                     type="button"
                     onClick={() => setActivePhoto(i + 1)}
                     className={cn(
-                      "relative w-14 h-14 rounded-full overflow-hidden border-2 border-blue-400",
+                      "relative w-14 h-14 rounded-full overflow-hidden border-2 border-primary",
                       shouldBlurPhoto(ph.is_explicit) && "id-blur"
                     )}
                   >
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
           </div>
 
           {/* Stats + headline */}
-          <div className="px-4 py-3 space-y-2 bg-[#0a1628]">
+          <div className="px-4 py-3 space-y-2 bg-pulse-deep-space">
             {stats && (
               <p className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-white/90">
                 <Ruler className="h-4 w-4 text-white/50" />
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
                 onClick={() => setTab(t)}
                 className={cn(
                   "flex-1 py-2.5 text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide touch-manipulation",
-                  tab === t ? "text-blue-400 border-b-2 border-blue-400" : "text-white/50"
+                  tab === t ? "text-pulse-pink-light border-b-2 border-primary" : "text-white/50"
                 )}
               >
                 {t}
@@ -391,7 +391,7 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3 text-xs text-white/70">
             <span>{timeAgo(profile.last_active)}</span>
             {profile.distance_miles != null && (
-              <span className="flex items-center gap-1 text-blue-400">
+              <span className="flex items-center gap-1 text-pulse-pink-light">
                 <MapPin className="h-3 w-3" />
                 {formatDistance(profile.distance_miles)}
               </span>
diff --git a/src/components/GuestUpgradeBanner.tsx b/src/components/GuestUpgradeBanner.tsx
index d0b96a7..b93c9b6 100644
--- a/src/components/GuestUpgradeBanner.tsx
+++ b/src/components/GuestUpgradeBanner.tsx
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ export function GuestUpgradeBanner({
 
   return (
     <>
-      <div className="rounded-xl border border-amber-500/25 bg-[#0a1628]/90 p-4 relative">
+      <div className="rounded-xl border border-primary/25 bg-pulse-midnight/90 p-4 relative">
         {onDismiss && (
           <button
             type="button"
@@ -68,11 +68,11 @@ export function GuestUpgradeBanner({
           </button>
         )}
         <div className="flex gap-3">
-          <div className="flex h-10 w-10 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-blue-500/20">
-            <ShieldCheck className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-400" />
+          <div className="flex h-10 w-10 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary/20">
+            <ShieldCheck className="h-5 w-5 text-pulse-pink-light" />
           </div>
           <div className="flex-1 min-w-0 pr-6">
-            <p className="text-sm font-semibold text-blue-100">{msg.title}</p>
+            <p className="text-sm font-semibold text-foreground">{msg.title}</p>
             <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1 leading-relaxed">{msg.body}</p>
             <Button
               variant="horny"
diff --git a/src/components/LocalGuidePanel.tsx b/src/components/LocalGuidePanel.tsx
index bc49be8..6e43cc7 100644
--- a/src/components/LocalGuidePanel.tsx
+++ b/src/components/LocalGuidePanel.tsx
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ export function LocalGuidePanel({
     >
       <div
         className={cn(
-          "pointer-events-auto border border-white/10 bg-[#0a1628]/96 backdrop-blur-md shadow-2xl overflow-hidden",
+          "pointer-events-auto border border-primary/15 bg-pulse-midnight/96 backdrop-blur-md shadow-pulse-card overflow-hidden",
           isDock ? "rounded-t-2xl md:rounded-2xl" : "rounded-xl"
         )}
       >
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ export function LocalGuidePanel({
           className="w-full flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2.5 sm:py-3 touch-manipulation active:bg-white/5 transition-colors"
           aria-expanded={expanded}
         >
-          <span className="shrink-0 text-[10px] font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-blue-300/90">
+          <span className="shrink-0 pulse-pill-tag text-[10px] py-0.5 px-2">
             Local
           </span>
           <div className="flex-1 min-w-0 overflow-x-auto scrollbar-none">
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ export function LocalGuidePanel({
                     e.stopPropagation();
                     openSection(section.key);
                   }}
-                  className="shrink-0 text-[11px] sm:text-xs px-2.5 py-1 rounded-full bg-white/5 border border-white/10 text-foreground/90 hover:bg-white/10 hover:border-blue-400/30 transition-colors"
+                  className="shrink-0 text-[11px] sm:text-xs px-2.5 py-1 rounded-full pulse-pill-inactive"
                 >
                   {section.localLabel.replace("Local ", "")}
                 </span>
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ export function LocalGuidePanel({
                 onClick={() =>
                   handleOutboundClick("banner", partnerHomeHref(placement))
                 }
-                className="block relative w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-white/10 bg-[#1a003a]/30"
+                className="block relative w-full overflow-hidden rounded-xl border border-primary/20 bg-pulse-midnight/50"
               >
                 <Image
                   src={PULSE_ATTRIBUTION.bannerRect}
@@ -200,12 +200,12 @@ export function LocalGuidePanel({
                       className={cn(
                         "rounded-lg border px-2.5 py-2.5 transition-colors group touch-manipulation min-h-[52px]",
                         active
-                          ? "border-[#f92b9b]/40 bg-[#f92b9b]/10"
-                          : "border-white/10 hover:border-[#f92b9b]/25 hover:bg-[#f92b9b]/5"
+                          ? "border-primary/40 bg-primary/10 shadow-pulse-glow"
+                          : "border-pulse-border/50 hover:border-primary/30 hover:bg-primary/5"
                       )}
                     >
                       <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 mb-0.5">
-                        <Icon className="h-3 w-3 text-blue-300/80 group-hover:text-[#f92b9b]" />
+                        <Icon className="h-3 w-3 text-pulse-lavender/80 group-hover:text-primary" />
                         <p className="text-xs font-medium leading-tight">
                           {section.localLabel}
                         </p>
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ export function LocalGuidePanel({
                   onClick={() =>
                     handleOutboundClick("visit_tpp", partnerHomeHref(placement))
                   }
-                  className="shrink-0 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-[11px] font-medium text-[#f92b9b] hover:underline touch-manipulation py-1"
+                  className="shrink-0 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-[11px] font-medium text-primary hover:underline touch-manipulation py-1"
                 >
                   thepinkpulse.com
                   <ExternalLink className="h-3 w-3 opacity-70" />
diff --git a/src/components/Logo.tsx b/src/components/Logo.tsx
index 24a7285..8bf6258 100644
--- a/src/components/Logo.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Logo.tsx
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ export function Logo({ size = "md", showText = true, className }: LogoProps) {
       {showText && (
         <span
           className={cn(
-            "font-bold bg-horny-gradient bg-clip-text text-transparent",
+            "font-bold gradient-text",
             size === "sm" && "text-base",
             size === "md" && "text-xl",
             size === "lg" && "text-2xl"
diff --git a/src/components/Map.tsx b/src/components/Map.tsx
index 17c3d76..d7fcc82 100644
--- a/src/components/Map.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Map.tsx
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ export function CruisingMap({ vanillaMode, onActiveCountChange }: MapProps) {
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="relative h-full w-full bg-[#0a1628]">
+    <div className="relative h-full w-full bg-pulse-deep-space">
       {/* Minimal top controls — Sniffies style */}
       <div className="absolute top-2 left-2 right-2 z-[1000] flex gap-2 items-start pointer-events-none">
         <div className="pointer-events-auto flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
@@ -183,13 +183,13 @@ export function CruisingMap({ vanillaMode, onActiveCountChange }: MapProps) {
             variant="secondary"
             size="sm"
             onClick={() => setShowFilters(!showFilters)}
-            className="shadow-lg bg-[#0a1628]/90 border-white/10 text-white h-9"
+            className="shadow-lg rounded-full bg-pulse-midnight/90 border-primary/20 text-white h-9"
           >
             <Filter className="h-4 w-4" />
           </Button>
           <Badge
             variant="online"
-            className="shadow-lg self-center bg-blue-500/20 text-blue-300 border-blue-500/30"
+            className="shadow-lg self-center bg-primary/20 text-pulse-pink-light border-primary/30"
           >
             {filteredProfiles.filter((p) => p.status !== "offline").length} cruising
           </Badge>
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ export function CruisingMap({ vanillaMode, onActiveCountChange }: MapProps) {
       </div>
 
       {showFilters && (
-        <div className="absolute top-12 left-2 z-[1000] w-72 rounded-xl border border-white/10 bg-[#0a1628]/98 backdrop-blur-md p-4 shadow-2xl space-y-4 max-h-[70vh] overflow-y-auto">
+        <div className="absolute top-12 left-2 z-[1000] w-72 rounded-xl border border-primary/15 bg-pulse-midnight/98 backdrop-blur-md p-4 shadow-pulse-card space-y-4 max-h-[70vh] overflow-y-auto">
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
             <span className="font-semibold text-sm text-white">Filters</span>
             <Button variant="ghost" size="icon" onClick={() => setShowFilters(false)}>
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ export function CruisingMap({ vanillaMode, onActiveCountChange }: MapProps) {
       {/* Recenter — above local guide dock on mobile */}
       <button
         type="button"
-        className="absolute bottom-32 right-3 z-[1000] p-3 rounded-full bg-[#0a1628]/90 border border-white/15 text-blue-400 shadow-lg touch-manipulation md:bottom-6"
+        className="absolute bottom-32 right-3 z-[1000] p-3 rounded-full bg-pulse-midnight/90 border border-primary/25 text-pulse-pink-light shadow-pulse-glow touch-manipulation md:bottom-6"
         aria-label="Recenter map"
       >
         <Locate className="h-5 w-5" />
diff --git a/src/components/MobileHeader.tsx b/src/components/MobileHeader.tsx
index 76b9ef4..73cf048 100644
--- a/src/components/MobileHeader.tsx
+++ b/src/components/MobileHeader.tsx
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ export function MobileHeader({
     <header className="md:hidden fixed top-0 left-0 right-0 z-50 flex h-12 items-center justify-between border-b border-border bg-horny-dark/95 backdrop-blur-md px-3 safe-top">
       <Link href="/" className="flex items-center gap-1.5 min-w-0">
         <Logo size="sm" showText={false} />
-        <span className="text-sm font-bold bg-horny-gradient bg-clip-text text-transparent truncate">
+        <span className="text-sm font-bold gradient-text truncate">
           ExposedGays
         </span>
         {activeCount > 0 && (
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ export function MobileHeader({
           {vanillaMode ? <EyeOff className="h-4 w-4" /> : <Eye className="h-4 w-4" />}
         </Button>
         {isGuest ? (
-          <Badge variant="outline" className="text-[8px] px-1.5 text-blue-400 border-blue-400/30">
+          <Badge variant="pill" className="text-[8px] px-1.5">
             Guest
           </Badge>
         ) : (
diff --git a/src/components/Nav.tsx b/src/components/Nav.tsx
index 29ce081..87dbd8d 100644
--- a/src/components/Nav.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Nav.tsx
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ export function Nav({
             Vanilla
           </Button>
           {isGuest && (
-            <Badge variant="outline" className="text-[10px] text-blue-400 border-blue-400/30">
+            <Badge variant="pill" className="text-[10px]">
               Guest
             </Badge>
           )}
diff --git a/src/components/Shop.tsx b/src/components/Shop.tsx
index fbf9be3..fd075fd 100644
--- a/src/components/Shop.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Shop.tsx
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ export function Shop() {
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-horny-dark">
       {/* Hero */}
-      <div className="bg-horny-gradient px-4 py-8 md:py-12">
+      <div className="bg-pulse-gradient-bold px-4 py-8 md:py-12">
         <div className="mx-auto max-w-6xl">
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-white">
             ExposedGays Shop
diff --git a/src/components/ui/badge.tsx b/src/components/ui/badge.tsx
index cf5734b..ff57f2c 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/badge.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/badge.tsx
@@ -3,19 +3,25 @@ import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority";
 import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";
 
 const badgeVariants = cva(
-  "inline-flex items-center rounded-full border px-2.5 py-0.5 text-xs font-semibold transition-colors focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-ring focus:ring-offset-2",
+  "inline-flex items-center rounded-full border px-2.5 py-0.5 text-xs font-bold transition-colors focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-ring focus:ring-offset-2",
   {
     variants: {
       variant: {
-        default: "border-transparent bg-primary text-primary-foreground shadow hover:bg-primary/80",
-        secondary: "border-transparent bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80",
-        destructive: "border-transparent bg-destructive text-destructive-foreground shadow hover:bg-destructive/80",
-        outline: "text-foreground",
-        top: "border-transparent bg-blue-500/20 text-blue-400",
-        bottom: "border-transparent bg-orange-500/20 text-orange-400",
-        vers: "border-transparent bg-purple-500/20 text-purple-400",
-        side: "border-transparent bg-green-500/20 text-green-400",
-        online: "border-transparent bg-green-500/20 text-green-400 animate-pulse",
+        default:
+          "border-transparent bg-pulse-gradient-bold text-white shadow-sm",
+        secondary:
+          "border-transparent bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground",
+        destructive:
+          "border-transparent bg-destructive text-destructive-foreground shadow",
+        outline: "border-pulse-border/60 text-foreground bg-pulse-midnight/30",
+        pill:
+          "border-primary/30 bg-primary/15 text-pulse-pink-light",
+        top: "border-transparent bg-primary/20 text-pulse-pink-light",
+        bottom: "border-transparent bg-orange-500/20 text-orange-300",
+        vers: "border-transparent bg-pulse-violet/25 text-pulse-lavender",
+        side: "border-transparent bg-pulse-teal/20 text-pulse-teal",
+        online:
+          "border-transparent bg-emerald-500/20 text-emerald-300 animate-pulse",
       },
     },
     defaultVariants: { variant: "default" },
diff --git a/src/components/ui/button.tsx b/src/components/ui/button.tsx
index d85e951..0db569f 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/button.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/button.tsx
@@ -4,23 +4,33 @@ import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority";
 import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";
 
 const buttonVariants = cva(
-  "inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-colors focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:size-4 [&_svg]:shrink-0",
+  "inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap text-sm font-semibold transition-all focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring focus-visible:ring-offset-2 focus-visible:ring-offset-background disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:size-4 [&_svg]:shrink-0 touch-manipulation active:scale-[0.98]",
   {
     variants: {
       variant: {
-        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground shadow hover:bg-primary/90",
-        destructive: "bg-destructive text-destructive-foreground shadow-sm hover:bg-destructive/90",
-        outline: "border border-input bg-background shadow-sm hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground",
-        secondary: "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground shadow-sm hover:bg-secondary/80",
-        ghost: "hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground",
-        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
-        horny: "bg-horny-gradient text-white shadow-lg hover:opacity-90 font-semibold",
+        default:
+          "rounded-full bg-pulse-gradient-bold text-white shadow-pulse-glow hover:opacity-90 hover:-translate-y-px",
+        destructive:
+          "rounded-full bg-destructive text-destructive-foreground shadow-sm hover:bg-destructive/90",
+        outline:
+          "rounded-full border border-pulse-border/80 bg-pulse-midnight/40 text-foreground hover:border-primary/40 hover:bg-primary/10",
+        secondary:
+          "rounded-full bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80",
+        ghost:
+          "rounded-full hover:bg-primary/10 hover:text-primary",
+        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline rounded-none",
+        horny:
+          "rounded-full bg-pulse-gradient-bold text-white shadow-pulse-glow hover:opacity-90 hover:-translate-y-px font-bold",
+        pill:
+          "rounded-full pulse-pill-inactive font-bold hover:border-primary/35",
+        "pill-active":
+          "rounded-full pulse-pill-active font-bold",
       },
       size: {
-        default: "h-10 px-4 py-2",
-        sm: "h-8 rounded-md px-3 text-xs",
-        lg: "h-12 rounded-md px-8 text-base",
-        icon: "h-10 w-10",
+        default: "h-10 px-5 py-2",
+        sm: "h-8 px-4 text-xs",
+        lg: "h-12 px-8 text-base",
+        icon: "h-10 w-10 rounded-full",
       },
     },
     defaultVariants: { variant: "default", size: "default" },
diff --git a/src/components/ui/card.tsx b/src/components/ui/card.tsx
index 7d39cf1..ef73f14 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/card.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/card.tsx
@@ -3,7 +3,14 @@ import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";
 
 const Card = React.forwardRef<HTMLDivElement, React.HTMLAttributes<HTMLDivElement>>(
   ({ className, ...props }, ref) => (
-    <div ref={ref} className={cn("rounded-xl border bg-card text-card-foreground shadow", className)} {...props} />
+    <div
+      ref={ref}
+      className={cn(
+        "rounded-xl border border-white/[0.06] bg-card/90 text-card-foreground shadow-pulse-card backdrop-blur-sm",
+        className
+      )}
+      {...props}
+    />
   )
 );
 Card.displayName = "Card";
diff --git a/src/components/ui/input.tsx b/src/components/ui/input.tsx
index b4d5dd6..e3aed8d 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/input.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/input.tsx
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ const Input = React.forwardRef<HTMLInputElement, React.ComponentProps<"input">>(
     <input
       type={type}
       className={cn(
-        "flex h-10 w-full rounded-md border border-input bg-background px-3 py-2 text-base ring-offset-background file:border-0 file:bg-transparent file:text-sm file:font-medium file:text-foreground placeholder:text-muted-foreground focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring focus-visible:ring-offset-2 disabled:cursor-not-allowed disabled:opacity-50 md:text-sm",
+        "flex h-11 w-full rounded-xl border border-input bg-pulse-midnight/50 px-3 py-2 text-base text-foreground ring-offset-background file:border-0 file:bg-transparent file:text-sm file:font-medium file:text-foreground placeholder:text-muted-foreground focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-primary/60 focus-visible:border-primary/40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed disabled:opacity-50 md:text-sm",
         className
       )}
       ref={ref}
diff --git a/src/components/ui/tabs.tsx b/src/components/ui/tabs.tsx
index 3fda8ee..3d92858 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/tabs.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/tabs.tsx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ const TabsList = React.forwardRef<
   <TabsPrimitive.List
     ref={ref}
     className={cn(
-      "inline-flex h-10 items-center justify-center rounded-md bg-muted p-1 text-muted-foreground",
+      "inline-flex h-auto min-h-10 items-center gap-1 rounded-full bg-pulse-midnight/60 p-1 text-muted-foreground border border-pulse-border/40",
       className
     )}
     {...props}
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ const TabsTrigger = React.forwardRef<
   <TabsPrimitive.Trigger
     ref={ref}
     className={cn(
-      "inline-flex items-center justify-center whitespace-nowrap rounded-sm px-3 py-1.5 text-sm font-medium ring-offset-background transition-all focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring focus-visible:ring-offset-2 disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 data-[state=active]:bg-background data-[state=active]:text-foreground data-[state=active]:shadow-sm",
+      "inline-flex items-center justify-center whitespace-nowrap rounded-full px-4 py-2 text-sm font-bold ring-offset-background transition-all focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring focus-visible:ring-offset-2 disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 data-[state=active]:bg-pulse-gradient-bold data-[state=active]:text-white data-[state=active]:shadow-pulse-glow data-[state=inactive]:text-pulse-muted data-[state=inactive]:hover:text-pulse-pink-light touch-manipulation",
       className
     )}
     {...props}
@@ -42,7 +42,10 @@ const TabsContent = React.forwardRef<
 >(({ className, ...props }, ref) => (
   <TabsPrimitive.Content
     ref={ref}
-    className={cn("mt-2 ring-offset-background focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring focus-visible:ring-offset-2", className)}
+    className={cn(
+      "mt-2 ring-offset-background focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring focus-visible:ring-offset-2",
+      className
+    )}
     {...props}
   />
 ));
diff --git a/src/types/index.ts b/src/types/index.ts
index e9da584..de91c6c 100644
--- a/src/types/index.ts
+++ b/src/types/index.ts
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ export const KINK_OPTIONS = [
 ] as const;
 
 export const POSITION_COLORS: Record<Position, string> = {
-  top: "#3b82f6",
+  top: "#F92B9B",
   bottom: "#f97316",
   vers: "#a855f7",
   side: "#22c55e",
diff --git a/tailwind.config.ts b/tailwind.config.ts
index f0d6796..b2fa70f 100644
--- a/tailwind.config.ts
+++ b/tailwind.config.ts
@@ -43,20 +43,43 @@ const config: Config = {
           DEFAULT: "hsl(var(--card))",
           foreground: "hsl(var(--card-foreground))",
         },
+        pulse: {
+          pink: "#F92B9B",
+          "pink-light": "#FF6EC7",
+          "pink-dark": "#CC1A7A",
+          violet: "#8B22CC",
+          lavender: "#C084FC",
+          teal: "#03A4A8",
+          "deep-space": "#08001C",
+          midnight: "#1A003A",
+          glow: "#470070",
+          border: "#1E2D4A",
+          muted: "#8B92A8",
+        },
         horny: {
-          pink: "#ff2d6b",
-          purple: "#8b2fc9",
-          dark: "#0d0a0f",
-          surface: "#1a1220",
+          pink: "#F92B9B",
+          purple: "#8B22CC",
+          dark: "#08001C",
+          surface: "#1A003A",
         },
       },
       borderRadius: {
         lg: "var(--radius)",
         md: "calc(var(--radius) - 2px)",
         sm: "calc(var(--radius) - 4px)",
+        pill: "9999px",
       },
       backgroundImage: {
-        "horny-gradient": "linear-gradient(135deg, #ff2d6b 0%, #8b2fc9 50%, #ff2d6b 100%)",
+        "pulse-gradient": "linear-gradient(135deg, #FF2D9B 0%, #C084FC 50%, #FF2D9B 100%)",
+        "pulse-gradient-bold": "linear-gradient(135deg, #FF2D9B 0%, #9B30FF 100%)",
+        "horny-gradient": "linear-gradient(135deg, #FF2D9B 0%, #C084FC 50%, #FF2D9B 100%)",
+      },
+      boxShadow: {
+        "pulse-glow": "0 0 16px rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.4), 0 0 32px rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.15)",
+        "pulse-card": "0 12px 40px rgba(249, 43, 155, 0.12)",
+      },
+      fontFamily: {
+        sans: ["var(--font-manrope)", "system-ui", "sans-serif"],
       },
     },
   },