:root {
  --bg-color: #ffffff;      /* Pure white background */
  --text-color: #000000;    /* Pure black text */
  --accent-color: #a44307;  /* Deep, rich amber/ochre for light mode clarity */
  --card-bg: #f9f9f9;       /* Very light gray for cards */
  --btn-bg: #eeeeee;        /* Light gray for buttons */
  --btn-text: #000000;
  --dialogue-color: #00667e;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root {
    --bg-color: #121212;  /* Softer black to prevent eye strain */
    --text-color: #ffffff;/* Pure white text */
    --accent-color: #ffe186; /* Warm, glowing gold for maximum readability in dark mode */
    --card-bg: #1e1e1e;   /* Slightly lighter dark for cards */
    --btn-bg: #2d2d2d;   /* Dark gray for buttons */
    --btn-text: #ffffff;
    --dialogue-color: #9efff4;
  }
}