diff --git a/.Jules/palette.md b/.Jules/palette.md
index b6a4027..1b7e22b 100644
--- a/.Jules/palette.md
+++ b/.Jules/palette.md
@@ -9,3 +9,7 @@
 ## 2026-06-25 - Fix Header Overlap
 **Learning:** When using a sticky header, clicking anchor links can cause the target element to scroll under the header, hindering the user experience.
 **Action:** Use `scroll-padding-top` on the `html` element with the height of the sticky header to ensure anchor links scroll to a position just below the header.
+
+## 2024-07-03 - Improve color contrast for readability
+**Learning:** Using the `--gold` variable for text on white/light backgrounds fails WCAG AA contrast standards (ratio ~2.18:1).
+**Action:** Avoid `--gold` on white backgrounds and use higher-contrast alternatives like `--teal` to ensure accessibility and readability.
diff --git a/styles.css b/styles.css
index 3cca9f9..620abf6 100644
--- a/styles.css
+++ b/styles.css
@@ -442,7 +442,7 @@ h1 {
 .dikw-grid span {
   display: block;
   margin-bottom: 38px;
-  color: var(--gold);
+  color: var(--teal);
   font-size: 14px;
   font-weight: 900;
 }