:root {
    --primary-color: #D2B48C; /* Tan */
    --primary-color-hover: #C19A6B; /* Darker tan */
    --background-color: #F5F5DC; /* Beige */
    --text-color: #424242; /* Dark grey for contrast */
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --black: #000000;
    --half-transparent: rgba(210, 180, 140, 0.5); /* Semi-transparent tan */
    --grey: #A9A9A9; /* Dark gray */
    --dark-grey: #696969; /* Dimgray */
    --light-grey: #E6E6FA; /* Lavender */
    --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-color-hover));
}