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+/* Fix SVG visibility in dark mode by inverting colors */
+.dark svg {
+    filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg);
+}
+
+/* Counter-invert images within SVGs to preserve their original colors */
+.dark svg image {
+    filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg);
+}
+
+/* Fix tech-banner gradient overlays to respect site theme, not OS theme */
+:root {
+    --color-bg: #ffffff;
+}
+
+.dark {
+    --color-bg: #111111 !important;
+}
+
+/* Override OS-level dark mode when site is in light mode */
+html:not(.dark) {
+    --color-bg: #ffffff !important;
+}