/*
Theme Name: Kadence Child - HomeLabCost
Template: kadence
Description: Dark tech-site child theme for homelabcost.com — NAS/homelab build guides, hardware, software, storage, comparisons, calculators.
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: hlc-child
*/

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESIGN TOKENS — dark, low-eye-strain tech palette
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
:root {
  /* Surfaces — near-black blue-grey, never pure black (easier on eyes) */
  --hlc-bg:        #0b0f14;
  --hlc-bg-2:      #11161d;   /* cards */
  --hlc-bg-3:      #171e27;   /* hover / raised */
  --hlc-bg-4:      #1c2430;   /* inputs, code blocks */
  --hlc-border:    #232b37;
  --hlc-border-lt: #2c3543;

  /* Text — high-contrast on dark: near-white for headings/body,
     muted grey only for secondary meta (dates, counts). */
  --hlc-text:      #f3f5f8;
  --hlc-text-2:    #c3cad4;
  --hlc-text-3:    #838d9c;

  /* Brand */
  --hlc-primary:      #4facff;
  --hlc-primary-dark: #2176d6;
  --hlc-primary-light:#dbeeff;

  /* Category accents */
  --hlc-builds:       #4facff; /* blue */
  --hlc-hardware:     #22d3ee; /* cyan */
  --hlc-software:     #b794f6; /* violet */
  --hlc-storage:      #3ee095; /* green */
  --hlc-comparisons:  #fbbf24; /* amber */
  --hlc-calculators:  #f472b6; /* pink */
  --hlc-guides:       #9aa5ff; /* indigo */

  /* Semantic */
  --hlc-success:   #3ee095;
  --hlc-warn:      #fbbf24;
  --hlc-danger:    #f87171;
  --hlc-info:      #4facff;

  /* Misc */
  --hlc-radius:    12px;
  --hlc-radius-sm: 8px;
  --hlc-shadow:    0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  --hlc-shadow-lg: 0 10px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --hlc-transition: .2s ease;
  --hlc-font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SFMono-Regular', Consolas, monospace;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESET & BASE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  background: var(--hlc-bg);
  color: var(--hlc-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: var(--hlc-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--hlc-transition); }
a:hover { color: #7cc3ff; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

.hlc-container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { color: var(--hlc-text); line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 12px; font-weight: 700; }

code { font-family: var(--hlc-font-mono); background: var(--hlc-bg-4); color: #93c5fd; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: .9em; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   KADENCE PARENT OVERRIDE — force dark background + readable text
   on every wrapper/heading Kadence itself renders, since Kadence's
   Customizer defaults (light global palette + its own heading
   color variables) win on specificity otherwise. !important is
   intentional here — this is the one place we fight the parent
   theme directly so titles and body copy are actually readable.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
html,
.site,
#page {
  background: var(--hlc-bg) !important;
  color: var(--hlc-text) !important;
}
#content,
.content-area,
.site-main,
.site-content,
#primary,
.entry-content,
.hentry {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--hlc-text-2) !important;
}

/* Headings — Kadence sets its own heading color via CSS custom
   properties with high specificity; force full-contrast white-ish
   text so titles are never dim/illegible on the dark background. */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.entry-title, .entry-title a, h1.entry-title,
.page-title, .archive-title, .widget-title,
.hlc-entry-title, .hlc-cat-card h3, .hlc-post-row-body h3,
.hlc-archive-card-body h2, .hlc-related-card-body h4 {
  color: var(--hlc-text) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Body copy inside content areas — same fix, slightly softer than
   headings but still high-contrast (not the old dim grey-on-grey). */
.entry-content, .entry-content p, .entry-content li,
.hlc-entry-main-content, .hlc-entry-main-content p, .hlc-entry-main-content li {
  color: var(--hlc-text-2) !important;
}
.entry-content strong, .hlc-entry-main-content strong { color: var(--hlc-text) !important; }
.entry-content a { color: var(--hlc-primary) !important; }

/* Comments, widgets, and form fields Kadence renders itself (not our
   own .hlc-* markup) — same light-palette-bleeds-through problem. */
#comments,
.comment-content,
.comments-title,
.comment-reply-title {
  color: var(--hlc-text) !important;
}
#comments input[type="text"],
#comments input[type="email"],
#comments input[type="url"],
#comments textarea,
.comment-form input,
.comment-form textarea {
  background: var(--hlc-bg-4) !important;
  border-color: var(--hlc-border) !important;
  color: var(--hlc-text) !important;
}
.comment-metadata,
.comment-metadata a,
.comment-author { color: var(--hlc-text-3) !important; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER + NAV
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-header {
  background: var(--hlc-bg-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hlc-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.hlc-header-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
  position: relative;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hlc-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; }
.hlc-logo img,
.hlc-logo .custom-logo { height: 32px; width: auto; max-height: 32px; object-fit: contain; }
.hlc-logo-text { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--hlc-text); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.hlc-logo-text span { color: var(--hlc-primary); }

.hlc-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.hlc-nav a {
  color: var(--hlc-text-2);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--hlc-transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hlc-nav a:hover { color: var(--hlc-text); background: var(--hlc-bg-3); }
.hlc-nav a.active { color: var(--hlc-primary); }

.hlc-search-toggle {
  background: none; border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border);
  color: var(--hlc-text-2); width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--hlc-transition);
}
.hlc-search-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--hlc-primary); color: var(--hlc-primary); }

.hlc-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent; border: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  gap: 5px; cursor: pointer;
}
.hlc-menu-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--hlc-text); transition: transform var(--hlc-transition), opacity var(--hlc-transition); }
.hlc-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hlc-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hlc-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hlc-menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .hlc-nav {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px;
    position: absolute; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--hlc-bg-2); padding: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hlc-border);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 64px); overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .hlc-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .hlc-nav a { width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; }
}

.hlc-search-wrap {
  overflow: hidden; max-height: 0; transition: max-height .3s ease;
  background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--hlc-border);
}
.hlc-search-wrap form { display: flex; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 12px 20px; }
.hlc-search-wrap input {
  flex: 1; border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); background: var(--hlc-bg-4); color: var(--hlc-text);
  border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm) 0 0 var(--hlc-radius-sm); padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 14px; outline: none;
}
.hlc-search-wrap button {
  background: var(--hlc-primary); color: #fff; border: none;
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 0 var(--hlc-radius-sm) var(--hlc-radius-sm) 0; cursor: pointer;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, rgba(79,172,255,.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 60%, rgba(62,224,149,.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
              var(--hlc-bg);
  padding: 60px 0 44px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hlc-border);
}
.hlc-hero-inner { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hlc-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--hlc-primary); background: rgba(79,172,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(79,172,255,.3);
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hlc-hero h1 { color: var(--hlc-text); font-size: clamp(26px,4vw,40px); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hlc-hero h1 em { color: var(--hlc-primary); font-style: normal; }
.hlc-hero p { color: var(--hlc-text-2); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.hlc-hero-cta {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--hlc-primary); color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700; padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: var(--hlc-radius);
  transition: transform var(--hlc-transition), box-shadow var(--hlc-transition), background var(--hlc-transition);
}
.hlc-hero-cta:hover { background: var(--hlc-primary-dark); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--hlc-shadow-lg); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CATEGORY CARDS (7 categories)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-cat-section { padding: 40px 0 8px; }
.hlc-cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .hlc-cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .hlc-cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.hlc-cat-card {
  background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius);
  padding: 20px 14px; text-align: center; transition: all var(--hlc-transition);
}
.hlc-cat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--hlc-shadow-lg); border-color: var(--hlc-cat-color, var(--hlc-primary)); }
.hlc-cat-icon { font-size: 26px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hlc-cat-card h3 { font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hlc-cat-card p { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--hlc-text-3); margin: 0; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURED GRID (front page)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-featured-section { padding: 36px 0; }
.hlc-featured-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .hlc-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.hlc-thumb-overlay { position: relative; border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); overflow: hidden; min-height: 320px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: var(--hlc-bg-3); }
.hlc-featured-main .hlc-thumb-overlay { min-height: 420px; }
.hlc-featured-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hlc-img-link { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; }
.hlc-thumb-overlay::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.05) 65%, transparent 100%); }
.hlc-overlay-content { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 20px; z-index: 1; }
.hlc-overlay-meta { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hlc-overlay-date { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 12px; }
.hlc-overlay-title a { color: #fff; }
.hlc-overlay-title--lg { font-size: 24px; }
.hlc-overlay-title--sm { font-size: 15px; }

.hlc-side-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; height: 100%; }
.hlc-side-thumb { min-height: 200px; }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .hlc-side-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOME LAYOUT / CATEGORY SECTIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-home-wrap { padding: 20px 0 60px; }
.hlc-home-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 32px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .hlc-home-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.hlc-section { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.hlc-section-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); }
.hlc-section-header h2 { font-size: 19px; margin: 0; }
.hlc-view-all { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }

.hlc-post-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.hlc-post-row {
  display: flex; gap: 16px;
  background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border);
  border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color var(--hlc-transition);
}
.hlc-post-row:hover { border-color: var(--hlc-border-lt); }
.hlc-post-thumb-sm { position: relative; width: 180px; min-width: 180px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: var(--hlc-bg-3); }
.hlc-post-thumb-sm a { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hlc-post-row-body { padding: 14px 16px; }
.hlc-post-row-body h3 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.hlc-post-row-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hlc-post-meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--hlc-text-3); align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hlc-post-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .hlc-post-thumb-sm { width: 100%; height: 160px; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TAGS / BADGES (per-category color via inline style var)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-tag-category {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; color: #08111c !important;
  background: var(--hlc-cat-color, var(--hlc-primary));
}
.hlc-tag-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.hlc-tag-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 13px; padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); background: var(--hlc-bg-3); color: var(--hlc-text-2);
}
.hlc-tag-item:hover { color: var(--hlc-text); border-color: var(--hlc-border-lt); }
.hlc-tag-item small { color: var(--hlc-text-3); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BREADCRUMB
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-breadcrumb-wrap { background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); padding: 12px 0; font-size: 13px; }
.hlc-breadcrumb-wrap a { color: var(--hlc-text-2); }
.hlc-breadcrumb-wrap a:hover { color: var(--hlc-primary); }
.hlc-breadcrumb-wrap .hlc-sep { margin: 0 6px; color: var(--hlc-text-3); }
.hlc-breadcrumb-wrap span:not(.hlc-sep) { color: var(--hlc-text); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE / ARCHIVE LAYOUT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-single-content, .hlc-archive-layout { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 20px 60px; }
.hlc-single-layout, .hlc-archive-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 32px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .hlc-single-layout, .hlc-archive-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.hlc-entry-article { background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); padding: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .hlc-entry-article { padding: 20px; } }

.hlc-post-meta-1 { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hlc-post-date, .hlc-last-verified { font-size: 12px; color: var(--hlc-text-3); }
.hlc-last-verified { color: var(--hlc-success); font-weight: 600; }

.hlc-entry-title { font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hlc-post-meta-2 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hlc-post-meta-2 img { border-radius: 50%; }

.hlc-entry-featured-img { border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hlc-entry-featured-img img { width: 100%; display: block; }

.hlc-entry-main-content { font-size: 16px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); }
.hlc-entry-main-content h2 { margin-top: 32px; font-size: 22px; color: var(--hlc-text); padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); }
.hlc-entry-main-content h3 { margin-top: 24px; font-size: 18px; color: var(--hlc-text); }
.hlc-entry-main-content a { color: var(--hlc-primary); }
.hlc-entry-main-content strong { color: var(--hlc-text); }
.hlc-entry-main-content blockquote {
  background: var(--hlc-bg-3); border-left: 4px solid var(--hlc-primary);
  padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin: 24px 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--hlc-text-2);
}
.hlc-entry-main-content table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;
  display: block; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.hlc-entry-main-content th, .hlc-entry-main-content td { border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; white-space: normal; }
.hlc-entry-main-content th { background: var(--hlc-bg-3); color: var(--hlc-text); white-space: nowrap; }
.hlc-entry-main-content tbody tr:hover { background: var(--hlc-bg-3); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .hlc-entry-main-content td { min-width: 140px; } }

.hlc-affiliate-cta { margin: 28px 0; padding: 20px; background: var(--hlc-bg-3); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); }
.hlc-affiliate-cta h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hlc-affiliate-cta p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hlc-affiliate-cta-btn { display: inline-block; background: var(--hlc-primary); color: #fff !important; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; }
.hlc-affiliate-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--hlc-primary-dark); }

.hlc-legal-note { margin: 24px 0; padding: 14px 16px; background: rgba(251,191,36,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(251,191,36,.35); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); font-size: 13px; color: #fde08a; }

/* Callout boxes — tip / warning / info */
.hlc-callout { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; margin: 24px 0; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); border: 1px solid; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
.hlc-callout::before { flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; margin-top: 1px; }
.hlc-callout strong:first-child { display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.hlc-callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hlc-callout-tip { background: rgba(62,224,149,.1); border-color: rgba(62,224,149,.35); color: #86f0c1; }
.hlc-callout-tip::before { content: "💡"; }
.hlc-callout-warning { background: rgba(251,191,36,.1); border-color: rgba(251,191,36,.35); color: #fde08a; }
.hlc-callout-warning::before { content: "⚠️"; }
.hlc-callout-info { background: rgba(79,172,255,.1); border-color: rgba(79,172,255,.35); color: #a9d6ff; }
.hlc-callout-info::before { content: "ℹ️"; }

/* FAQ block */
.hlc-faq-block { margin: 36px 0 8px; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); }
.hlc-faq-block > h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.hlc-faq-item { padding: 18px 20px; margin: 14px 0; background: var(--hlc-bg-3); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-left: 3px solid var(--hlc-primary); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); }
.hlc-faq-item h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.hlc-faq-item h3::before { content: "Q. "; color: var(--hlc-primary); font-weight: 700; }
.hlc-faq-item > div { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); line-height: 1.65; }

/* Simple bar chart */
.hlc-chart { margin: 24px 0; padding: 18px 20px; background: var(--hlc-bg-3); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); }
.hlc-chart-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--hlc-text-2); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hlc-chart-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 64px; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hlc-chart-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hlc-chart-label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--hlc-text); }
.hlc-chart-track { background: var(--hlc-bg-4); border-radius: 20px; height: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.hlc-chart-bar { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--hlc-primary-dark), var(--hlc-primary)); border-radius: 20px; }
.hlc-chart-value { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--hlc-text-2); text-align: right; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .hlc-chart-row { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr 50px; } }

.hlc-entry-bottom { margin: 20px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hlc-tags-label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); }

.hlc-author-bio { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; margin: 28px 0; padding: 16px; background: var(--hlc-bg-3); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); }
.hlc-author-bio img { border-radius: 50%; }
.hlc-author-bio h4 { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 15px; }
.hlc-author-bio p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); margin: 0; }

.hlc-related-posts { margin-top: 32px; }
.hlc-related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .hlc-related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .hlc-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.hlc-related-card { display: block; border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); overflow: hidden; background: var(--hlc-bg-2); }
.hlc-related-card:hover { border-color: var(--hlc-border-lt); }
.hlc-related-thumb { height: 110px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: var(--hlc-bg-3); }
.hlc-related-card-body { padding: 10px 12px; }
.hlc-related-card-body h4 { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hlc-related-card-body span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--hlc-text-3); }

.hlc-comments-wrap { margin-top: 32px; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SIDEBAR
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; position: sticky; top: 84px; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .hlc-sidebar { position: static; } }

.hlc-widget, .hlc-sidebar-cta { background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); overflow: hidden; }
.hlc-widget-header { padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); }
.hlc-widget-header h5 { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; }
.hlc-widget-body { padding: 16px; }

.hlc-search-form-widget { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.hlc-search-form-widget input { flex: 1; padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); background: var(--hlc-bg-4); color: var(--hlc-text); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); font-size: 13px; }
.hlc-search-form-widget button { border: 0; background: var(--hlc-primary); color: #fff; padding: 0 14px; border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); cursor: pointer; }

.hlc-sidebar-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2942 0%, #163a5c 100%); color: #fff; padding: 20px; border-color: rgba(79,172,255,.3); }
.hlc-sidebar-cta h4 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15px; }
.hlc-sidebar-cta p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hlc-sidebar-cta a { display: inline-block; background: var(--hlc-primary); color: #fff !important; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; }
.hlc-sidebar-cta a:hover { background: var(--hlc-primary-dark); }

.hlc-cat-list-widget { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.hlc-cat-list-widget a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); padding: 7px 8px; border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); }
.hlc-cat-list-widget a:hover { color: var(--hlc-text); background: var(--hlc-bg-3); }
.hlc-cat-list-widget .hlc-count { font-size: 11px; color: var(--hlc-text-3); }

.hlc-popular-post { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hlc-popular-post:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hlc-popular-thumb { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: var(--hlc-bg-3); flex-shrink: 0; }
.hlc-popular-body h4 { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.hlc-popular-body a { color: var(--hlc-text); }
.hlc-popular-body a:hover { color: var(--hlc-primary); }
.hlc-popular-body span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--hlc-text-3); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARCHIVE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-archive-header {
  background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hlc-border);
  padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center;
}
.hlc-archive-header h1 { font-size: 28px; }
.hlc-archive-header p { color: var(--hlc-text-2); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }

.hlc-archive-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.hlc-archive-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color var(--hlc-transition); }
.hlc-archive-card:hover { border-color: var(--hlc-border-lt); }
.hlc-archive-card .hlc-post-thumb { width: 100%; height: 190px; position: relative; background-color: var(--hlc-bg-3); background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.hlc-archive-card .hlc-img-link { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hlc-archive-card-body { padding: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.hlc-archive-card-body h2 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hlc-archive-card-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hlc-archive-card-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--hlc-text-3); margin-top: auto; }
.hlc-archive-card-footer img { border-radius: 50%; }
.hlc-btn-read-more { margin-left: auto; font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 640px) { .hlc-archive-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.hlc-pagination-wrap { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.hlc-pagination-wrap ul { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 6px; padding: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hlc-pagination-wrap a, .hlc-pagination-wrap span { display: inline-block; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); font-size: 13px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); }
.hlc-pagination-wrap a:hover { border-color: var(--hlc-primary); color: var(--hlc-primary); }
.hlc-pagination-wrap .current { background: var(--hlc-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--hlc-primary); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-footer { background: var(--hlc-bg-2); color: var(--hlc-text-2); padding: 48px 0 0; margin-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); }
.hlc-footer-grid { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px 32px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.hlc-footer-grid h4 { color: var(--hlc-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hlc-footer-grid p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--hlc-text-3); }
.hlc-footer-grid ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.hlc-footer-grid a { color: var(--hlc-text-3); font-size: 13px; }
.hlc-footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--hlc-text); }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .hlc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .hlc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 420px) { .hlc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.hlc-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); padding: 18px 20px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--hlc-text-3);
}
.hlc-footer-bottom a { color: var(--hlc-text-3); }
.hlc-footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--hlc-text); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CALCULATOR / TOOL PAGES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-tool-wrap { background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); padding: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .hlc-tool-wrap { padding: 20px; } }

.hlc-tool-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hlc-tool-icon { font-size: 40px; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hlc-tool-header h1 { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hlc-tool-header p { color: var(--hlc-text-2); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }

.hlc-tool-card { border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); padding: 24px; background: var(--hlc-bg-3); }
.hlc-tool-field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.hlc-tool-field label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--hlc-text-2); margin-bottom: 6px; }

.hlc-tool-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .hlc-tool-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .hlc-tool-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.hlc-tool-option {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm);
  background: var(--hlc-bg-2); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--hlc-transition); font-size: 14px; color: var(--hlc-text-2);
}
.hlc-tool-option:hover { border-color: var(--hlc-primary); }
.hlc-tool-option:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--hlc-primary); background: rgba(79,172,255,.1); }
.hlc-tool-option input[type="radio"], .hlc-tool-option input[type="checkbox"] { accent-color: var(--hlc-primary); }

.hlc-tool-input, .hlc-tool-select {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px; background: var(--hlc-bg-2); color: var(--hlc-text);
}
.hlc-tool-input:focus, .hlc-tool-select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--hlc-primary); }

.hlc-tool-btn {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--hlc-primary); color: #fff; border: 0; padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 8px;
}
.hlc-tool-btn:hover { background: var(--hlc-primary-dark); }

.hlc-tool-result { margin-top: 20px; padding: 20px; background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); }
.hlc-tool-result h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hlc-tool-result table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px; }
.hlc-tool-result th, .hlc-tool-result td { border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; }
.hlc-tool-result th { background: var(--hlc-bg-3); width: 40%; color: var(--hlc-text); }

.hlc-tool-note { margin-top: 20px; padding: 14px 16px; background: rgba(251,191,36,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(251,191,36,.35); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius-sm); font-size: 13px; color: #fde08a; }

.hlc-tools-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .hlc-tools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.hlc-tools-card { display: block; padding: 22px; background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); text-align: center; transition: all var(--hlc-transition); }
.hlc-tools-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--hlc-shadow-lg); border-color: var(--hlc-primary); }
.hlc-tools-card-icon { font-size: 30px; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hlc-tools-card h3 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.hlc-tools-card:hover h3 { color: var(--hlc-primary); }
.hlc-tools-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--hlc-text-2); margin: 0; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE (About, Contact, static)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hlc-page-header { background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); padding: 44px 0; text-align: center; }
.hlc-page-header h1 { font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 34px); margin: 0; }
.hlc-page-body { background: var(--hlc-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); border-radius: var(--hlc-radius); padding: 32px 36px; max-width: 800px; margin: 32px auto; }
.hlc-page-body h2 { font-size: 20px; margin: 26px 0 10px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hlc-border); }
.hlc-page-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.hlc-page-body p, .hlc-page-body li { color: var(--hlc-text-2); }
.hlc-page-body strong { color: var(--hlc-text); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — global
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hlc-hero { padding: 40px 0; }
  .hlc-entry-title { font-size: 24px; }
}