---
id: 12-2
title: 12-2 Core CSS Theme Update - Dark Charcoal & Warm Gold Palette
status: Done
date: 2026-09-27
parent: 12
---

## Description

As a developer I want to update the Tailwind CSS theme to use the new dark charcoal and warm gold color palette So that the application reflects the refined LIBRA for Rights brand colors. - resources/css/app.css - Main theme file. Full implementation history: docs/stories/story-12.2-core-css-theme-update.md

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] AC1: Update Color Variables in `resources/css/app.css`: Given the current theme uses Olive Green palette; When I update the `@theme` block; Then the following color mappings are applied:
- [ ] AC2: Add Color Variants for UI States: Given the new palette needs hover and active states; When I update the theme; Then these additional variants are defined:
- [ ] AC3: Update Button Styles: Given button classes use the primary/accent colors; When theme is updated; Then `.btn-primary` and `.btn-secondary` use new palette:
- [ ] AC4: Update Form Focus States: Given form inputs have focus rings; When theme is updated; Then focus states use Warm Gold:
- [ ] AC5: Update Link Colors: Given links use accent colors; When theme is updated; Then link colors use warm gold:
- [ ] AC6: Status Colors Unchanged: Given status colors serve functional purposes; When theme is updated; Then these remain unchanged:
- [ ] AC7: WCAG AA Contrast Compliance: Given accessibility requirements; When new colors are applied; Then all text/background combinations meet WCAG AA:
- [ ] AC8: Update Prose Class: Given `.prose-brand` class exists for blog content; When theme is updated; Then prose colors use new palette:
- [ ] AC9: Build Succeeds: Given CSS changes are made; When I run `npm run build`; Then the build completes successfully without errors