:root {
    /* Theme: Black & Sky Blue */
    --primary: #000000;
    /* Black */
    --primary-light: #111111;
    /* Off-Black */
    --accent: #00BFFF;
    /* Sky Blue */
    --accent-glow: rgba(0, 191, 255, 0.3);

    /* Text Colors */
    --text-dark: #000000;
    --text-light: #333333;
    --text-dim: #666666;
    --white: #ffffff;

    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Outfit', sans-serif;

    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

/* Typography Utilities */
.highlight {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-orange));
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin-left: 16px;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    background-color: #fff;
}

/* Header */
header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 20px 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    /* Dark Header */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo a {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    /* White "Master" */
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo span {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-links li a {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    /* Light text */
}

.nav-links li a:hover,
.nav-links li a.active {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ... existing code ... */

/* Compact Footer */
footer#footer {
    background: var(--primary);
    /* Black Background */
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav-links .btn-primary.small {
        font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    /* Force white text on hero */
}

.hero-slider {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -2;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.5);
    /* darkened for text readability */
}

/* Overlay gradient at bottom to blend into white content */
.overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-content .sub-hero {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    margin: 5px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: block;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}

/* Section Common */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.section-header p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Services and Sliders */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    /* Gentle shadow for light theme */
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.service-slider {
    /* Renamed from .service-img */
    height: 240px;
    transition: .6s;
    position: relative;
}

.service-slider:hover {
    /* Renamed from .service-img */
    height: 290px;
    transition: .6s;
    position: relative;
}


.service-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.service-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.service-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-slide.active img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.service-content {
    padding: 32px;
}

.service-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.service-content .tagline {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.service-content ul li {
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.service-content ul li::before {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.service-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* Industries Section */
.industries-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9), rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95)), url('file:///c:/Users/mayur/.gemini/antigravity/brain/979cd1a5-de12-4556-8b52-d468dca548d0/bg_industries_1767540269691.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

.industry-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 24px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.industry-item:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* How We Work - Colorized Blocks */
.process-section {
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    counter-reset: process-counter;
}

.process-step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 24px;
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    /* Fallback */
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Coloring the blocks */
.process-step:nth-child(1) {
    border-bottom: 4px solid #3B82F6;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    /* Light Blue */
}

.process-step:nth-child(2) {
    border-bottom: 4px solid #10B981;
    background: #ECFDF5;
    /* Light Green */
}

.process-step:nth-child(3) {
    border-bottom: 4px solid #F59E0B;
    background: #FFFBEB;
    /* Light Orange */
}

.process-step:nth-child(4) {
    border-bottom: 4px solid #EF4444;
    background: #FEF2F2;
    /* Light Red */
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.process-step::before {
    color: #E2E8F0;
}

.process-step h3 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.process-step p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* Why Choose Us & Clients */
.why-content h3 {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.check-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.client-grid {
    gap: 40px;
}

.client-logo img {
    max-width: 140px;
    max-height: 80px;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.client-logo img:hover {
    
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-section {
    background: var(--white);
    /* Navy background for contrast area */
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cta-section p {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

footer {
    background: #0F172A;
    /* Dark Footer */
    border-top: none;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-brand h2 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: #000000;
}

.footer-links-compact a {
    color: #000 !important;
}

.footer-links-compact a:hover {
    color: #3B82F6 !important;
}


.copyright {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Compact Industries */
.compact-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
}


/* Updated Industries Grid for Longer Text */
.industries-grid.compact-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.industries-grid.compact-grid .industry-item {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    /* Allow auto width */
}

/* Redesigned Catchy CTA Section */
.catchment-area {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #54a3ff 0%, #eb4646 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.catchment-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, var(--accent) 0%, transparent 40%);
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.cta-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-intro {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #FFFFFF, #E2E8F0);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-sub {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    
}

.btn-secondary.white-border {
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-secondary.white-border:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .catchment-area {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .cta-buttons .btn-primary,
    .cta-buttons .btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 340px;
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

/* Compact Why Us */
.why-us-compact {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.why-us-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: left;
}

.why-card {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: #f2f2f2;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-us-row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* === Refined Design Styles === */

/* Hero Dots */
.hero-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active,
.dot:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Services 2x2 Grid & Movable Images */
.services-grid.two-by-two {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    /* Force 2 columns */
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-grid.two-by-two {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

.service-card:hover .service-slide img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    /* "Large Form" effect */
}

/* Clients Marquee */
.client-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
}

.client-track {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 120px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee 20s linear infinite;
}

.client-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    /* Move half way (since duplicate set) */
}

/* About Us - Painting Theme */
.about-section.painting-theme {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F1F5F9 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.container-row{
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-top: -60px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .container-row{
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-top: -60px;
}

.about-visual {
    margin-top: 60px;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

}



.about-section.painting-theme::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.05;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
}

.about-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
    text-align: left;
}

.about-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.highlight-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.leadership-compact {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.about-visual {
    margin-top: 60px;
    gap: 30px;
    flex: 0 0 200px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.paint-badge {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: var(--white);
    /* Dark blob */
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 50% 40% 60% 50% / 60% 50% 40% 50%;
    /* Organic shape */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    animation: blob 8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.paint-badge span {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--accent);
}

@keyframes blob {

    0%,
    100% {
        border-radius: 50% 40% 60% 50% / 60% 50% 40% 50%;
    }

    33% {
        border-radius: 60% 50% 40% 60% / 50% 40% 60% 50%;
    }

    66% {
        border-radius: 40% 60% 50% 40% / 40% 50% 60% 50%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .leadership-compact {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* WhatsApp Floating Button */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #FFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: #20b858;
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
    margin-top: 0;
}

@keyframes pulse-green {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

/* Phone Floating Button */
.phone-float {
    position: fixed;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    bottom: 100px;
    /* Stacked above WhatsApp */
    right: 30px;
    background-color: #3B82F6;
    /* Blue for call */
    color: #FFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    animation: pulse-blue 2s infinite;
}

.phone-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: #2563EB;
}

@keyframes pulse-blue {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse-blue {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0);
    }
}

/* === PAINTING THEME OVERHAUL (New) === */

/* 1. Wet Paint Section Dividers */
.section-divider {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-divider.top {
    top: 0;
    transform: translateY(-99%);
}

.section-divider.bottom {
    bottom: 0;
    transform: translateY(99%);
}

.section-divider svg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
    height: 60px;
}

.section-divider .shape-fill {
    fill: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 2. Paint Splash Backgrounds */
.paint-splash-bg {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.08;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.splash-1 {
    top: 10%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 400px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.splash-2 {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 500px;
    transform: rotate(-30deg);
}

.splash-3 {
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    opacity: 0.03;
}

/* 3. Tool Icons (Floating) */
.tool-icon-float {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation: float-tool 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.tool-roller {
    top: 20%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 80px;
}

.tool-brush {
    bottom: 20%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80px;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.tool-bucket {
    top: 60%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 60px;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes float-tool {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
}

/* 4. Enhanced Card Hover (Fill Effect) */
.service-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    /* For fill effect */
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.05) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* 5. Custom Bullet Points (Brush Stroke) */
.service-content ul li {
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.service-content ul li::before {
    content: '🖌️';
    /* Brush emoji as temp icon, or use SVG */
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-content ul li::before {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* === Colorful & Attention-Grabbing Overhaul === */

/* Compact Footer */
/* Compact Footer */
footer#footer {
    
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background: #fff; /* Fallback for browsers without backdrop-filter */
    

}

.footer-compact-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-brand-compact h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-brand-compact span {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-brand-compact p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links-compact {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.footer-links-compact a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-links-compact a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.contact-pill {
    background: #3B82F6;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-pill:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.copyright-compact {
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.2);
    padding-top: 20px;
    color: #64748B;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-compact-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-links-compact {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* === Visual Enhancements (Painting Theme) === */

/* Gradient Headers */
.section-header h2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Add splashes of color to section backgrounds */
.about-section.painting-theme::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: #3B82F6;
    /* Blue splash */
    opacity: 0.05;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Active Service Card Styling */
.service-card {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
    /* Top accent */
}

.service-card:nth-child(2) {
    border-top-color: #3B82F6;
}

/* Blue */
.service-card:nth-child(3) {
    border-top-color: #10B981;
}

/* Green */
.service-card:nth-child(4) {
    border-top-color: #EF4444;
}

/* Red */

/* Industry Chips Coloring */
.industry-item {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Default Colors - Overriding the grey default */
.industries-grid .industry-item:nth-child(5n+1) { background: #3B82F6; border-color: #3B82F6; color: #ffffff; }
.industries-grid .industry-item:nth-child(5n+2) { background: #10B981; border-color: #10B981; color: #ffffff; }
.industries-grid .industry-item:nth-child(5n+3) { background: #F59E0B; border-color: #F59E0B; color: #ffffff; }
.industries-grid .industry-item:nth-child(5n+4) { background: #EF4444; border-color: #EF4444; color: #ffffff; }
.industries-grid .industry-item:nth-child(5n+5) { background: #8B5CF6; border-color: #8B5CF6; color: #ffffff; }

/* Hover State - Light Grey */
.industries-grid .industry-item:hover {
    background: #f5f5f5 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    border-color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Global Button Pop */
/* Global Button Pop - Sky Blue Theme */
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 191, 255, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 191, 255, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* === VISUAL ENHANCEMENT: PAINTING THEME === */

/* 1. Catchy Middle Section (Industries) */
.section.highlight-catchy {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E0F7FA 0%, #E1F5FE 100%);
    /* Soft Sky Blue Gradient */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section.highlight-catchy::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 191, 255, 0.05) 10%, transparent 10.5%),
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 191, 255, 0.05) 10%, transparent 10.5%);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    background-position: 0 0, 30px 30px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: rotate(30deg);
}

/* 2. Global Background Painting Elements */
.painting-element {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
    /* Increased visibility */
    pointer-events: none;
    fill: var(--accent);
}

.bg-roller {
    width: 140px;
    top: 20%;
    right: 10%;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

.bg-brush {

    /* === LEADERSHIP SECTION & ABOUT ENHANCEMENTS === */
    .leadership-section {
        background: #F8FAFC;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding-bottom: 120px;
    }

    .leadership-splash {
        top: -100px;
        right: -100px;
        width: 600px;
        height: 600px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 191, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .leadership-grid {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 20px;
        /* Minimal gap for compact look */
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        /* Allow wrap on mobile, but fit beside on desktop */
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .leader-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        text-align: center;
        width: 240px;
        /* Compact width */
        position: relative;
        transition: var(--transition);
        border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    }

    .leader-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
        border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
    }

    .leader-card.founder {
        border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
    }

    

    .leader-img-wrapper {
        width: 240px;
        /* Passport Size Target */
        height: 240px;
        margin: 0 auto 12px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        position: relative;
        padding: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        background: #f0f0f0;
    }

    .leader-img-wrapper img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center top;
        transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }

    .leader-card:hover .leader-img-wrapper img {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    /* Tagline Styling */
    .leader-tagline {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        font-style: italic;
        margin-top: 8px;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .placeholder-wrapper,
    .suit-overlay,
    .leader-img-wrapper::after,
    .initials {
        display: none;
    }

    .leader-info h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .leader-title {
        display: block;
        color: var(--accent);
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .leader-info p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        color: var(--text-dim);
    }

    /* Enhanced About Grid */
    .about-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
        gap: 60px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .about-content .section-header.left-align {
        text-align: left;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        
    }

    

    .lead-text {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .about-visual {
        display: flex;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .stat-box {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        padding: 30px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        min-width: 160px;
    }

    .stat-number {
        display: block;
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: var(--accent);
        line-height: 1;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        color: var(--text-dim);
        font-weight: 500;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .about-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .about-visual {
            flex-direction: row;
            gap: 16px;
        }
    }

    /* Animation for Elements */
    @keyframes float-gentle {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
        }

        50% {
            transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg);
        }
    }

    .painting-element {
        animation: float-gentle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* === GLOBAL SPACING FIX === */
    section,
    .section {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {

        section,
        .section {
            padding: 40px 0 !important;
        }
    }

    /* === CREATIVE ABOUT SECTION === */
    .about-creative {
        background: #fff;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-card-styled {
        background: #F8FAFC;
        border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
        padding: 30px;
        border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .about-lead {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #1e293b;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .about-body {
        color: #64748b;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .about-stats-row {
        display: flex;
        gap: 30px;
        margin-top: 30px;
        border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        padding-top: 20px;
    }

    .about-stat h4 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        color: var(--accent);
        margin: 0;
        font-weight: 800;
    }

    .about-stat span {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: #64748b;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    /* === LEADERSHIP DARK V5 (Final) === */
    .leadership-v5 {
        background: #0F172A;
        /* Slate 900 */
        color: #fff;
        padding-bottom: 80px !important;
    }

    .leadership-v5 .section-header h2 {
        color: #fff !important;
        background: none !important;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: initial !important;
    }

    .leadership-v5 .section-header p {
        color: #94A3B8;
    }

    .leadership-grid-v5 {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        max-width: 900px;
        margin: 40px auto 0;
        align-items: start;
    }

    .leader-card-v5 {
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1E293B, #0F172A);
        border: 1px solid #334155;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 40px 20px;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .leader-card-v5:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        border-color: var(--accent);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    /* Gold/Blue Accent Line */
    .leader-card-v5::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #3B82F6);
    }

    .leader-img-v5 {
        width: 260px;
        /* HUGE VISIBILITY */
        height: 260px;
        margin: 0 auto 25px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 4px solid var(--accent);
        padding: 4px;
        background: #0F172A;
        box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 191, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .leader-img-v5 img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        border-radius: 50%;
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    .leader-name-v5 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .leader-role-v5 {
        color: var(--accent);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        display: block;
    }

    .leader-tagline-v5 {
        font-style: italic;
        color: #CBD5E1;
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .leadership-grid-v5 {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            max-width: 350px;
        }
    }       max-width: 350px;
        }
    
    .leader-tagline-v5 {
        font-style: italic;
        color: #CBD5E1;
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .leadership-grid-v5 {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            max-width: 350px;
        }
    
    }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .container-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        margin-top: 0;
        gap: 40px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .about-visual {
        margin-top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .section-header.left-align,
    .about-content {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .lead-text {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 20px;
    }
}