:root {
  --primary-color: #274b7c;    /* Deep Blue from rings, borders, and text */
  --background: #111111;       /* Very Dark Charcoal (effectively black) - providing maximum contrast for text */
  --header: #d32029;           /* Bright Red from flags, logos, and accents */
  --accent: #d89617;           /* Rich Gold from the main central element (good for accents on dark) */
  --background-soft: #2a2a2a;  /* Dark Gray - a soft dark option for sections */
  --text-main: #f5f5f5;        /* Keep as f5f5f5 - maximum contrast against all chosen dark backgrounds */
  --basketball-dark: #cc5500; /* Burnt Orange (Basketball color) - for accenting elements like numbers/dates */
}