:root {
  --brand:   #b61c23;   /* 1 · primary  — buttons, links, accents  (Golden Curry wordmark red)  */
  --brand-2: #6b1218;   /* 2 · secondary — deep bands, footer       (deepened brand maroon)      */
  --brand-3: #f5bb0d;   /* 3 · highlight — stars, badges, small hits (Golden Curry wordmark gold) */
  --canvas:  #fdf6e9;   /* 4 · warm section background                                          */
  --ink:     #241c17;   /* 5 · text                                                             */
}