:root{
/* brand */
--nova-ink:#0D1B2A;
--nova-gold:#E4A11B;
--orbit-bronze:#C97F19;
--text:#EAF2F8;
/* glass + borders /
--panel-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.40);   / ← your chosen panel look */
--panel-border: rgba(228,161,27,.25);
--card-bg:  rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
--card-bg-hover: rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
/* layout */
--radius-xl:22px;
--radius-lg:18px;
--shadow-lg:0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.38);
--content-max:1200px;
}