:root {
  --brand-dark-slate: #2b3448;
  --brand-teal-blue: #1d5a6e;
  --brand-light-teal: #4fb3b3;
  --brand-gold: #efbf4d;
  --brand-black: #10151c;
  --brand-white: #ffffff;
  
  /* Gradient effect */
  --brand-gradient: linear-gradient(to right, #1d5a6e, #4fb3b3, #efbf4d);
}