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+/*
+* Color Variables
+*
+* Colors are ordered from light to dark (top to bottom).
+* Do not use hex codes directly in other Sass files. The
+* following colors are the only approved colors for this site.
+*/
+
+// GREEN COLORS
+$cactus: #61BC67;
+
+// BLUE COLORS
+$sky: #0085D3;
+$regal: #0273D4;
+$blueberry: #0262C2;
+$ocean: #0143A3;
+
+// RED COLORS
+$squid: #EF3872;
+$cardinal: #E23237;
+$ruby: #B52E31;
+
+// DARK GRAY COLORS
+$charcoal: #000000;
+$steel: #36474F;
+$silver: #445A64;
+$platinum: #536E7A;
+
+// LIGHT GRAY COLORS
+$cloud: #AFBEC5;
+$fog: #CFD8DC;
+$mist: #ECEFF1;
+$snow: #FFFFFF;
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