:root {
  /* Hero Gradients - stronger values */
  --hero-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 0%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.1) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%);
  --hero-accent-1: #3B82F6;
  --hero-accent-2: #60A5FA;

  /* Animations */
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Shadow Variables */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

section.hero {
  background: var(--hero-gradient);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}

/* Visible dot pattern */
section.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Decorative gradient orb */
section.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

section.hero > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Blob Button Styling */
.blob-btn {
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2),
    0 0 40px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.15);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25));
  position: relative;
}

.blob-btn:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 15px 45px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
    0 0 60px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.25);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4));
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blob-3d {
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.blob-3d:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-4px);
}

/* Floating animation for blobs */
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}

.blob-btn-1, .blob-btn-2, .blob-btn-3 {
  animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob-btn-2 {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.blob-btn-3 {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Hero Cards (Programs) */
.hero-cards {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 150px;
  max-width: 200px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: white;
}

.hero-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2),
    0 0 30px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.1);
}

.hero-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-card {
    min-width: 120px;
    max-width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  section.hero::before {
    background-size: 40px 40px;
  }
}