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@@ -82,8 +82,8 @@ Layout and sizing:
 Color:
 
 - Use OKLCH for any new color. Not HSL, not hex.
-- Accent colors (`--accent`, `--accent-deep`) only on interactive elements.
-- Tags, badges, pills, inline code, source badges use `--ink-muted`, `--ink-soft`, or `--bg-paper-strong`. Never the accent.
+- Accent colors (`--accent`, `--accent-deep`, `--accent-soft`) are reserved for interactive elements. Clickable filter tags (`.tag`) correctly use `--accent-soft` background with `--accent-deep` text. Interactive link states (`.col-name > a:hover`, `.sponsor-link:hover`, `.hero-action-primary`, `.back-to-top`, CTAs) use accent tokens.
+- Non-interactive elements (inline code, `.source-badge`, static labels, decorative pills) must use `--ink-muted`, `--ink-soft`, or `--bg-paper-strong`. Never the accent. Users should not mistake static decoration for something clickable.
 
 CSS hygiene: