:root {
    --bg: #f5f5f5; /* Slightly deeper light grey for subtle contrast */
    --bg-secondary: #d9dddf; /* More defined soft grey */
    --accent: #8ea29b; /* Stronger muted sage green */

    --header: #4a5a56; /* Darker desaturated green-grey for better contrast */
    --fg: #2f3739; /* Richer dark grey for improved readability */
    
    --input: #e4e7e8; /* Slightly deeper soft grey input background */
    
    --link: #5f8480; /* Darker muted teal for contrast */
    --glow: #b0bdb9; /* More noticeable but soft glow */
    --hover: #85a29c; /* Stronger pastel hover effect */

    --green: #6fa984; /* More vibrant pastel green */
    --red: #e8858f; /* Slightly deeper pastel red for contrast */
    --blue: #6fa9a4; /* Same as accent */
}