diff --git a/src/components/sections/HeroSection.vue b/src/components/sections/HeroSection.vue
index b8baf09..6119703 100644
--- a/src/components/sections/HeroSection.vue
+++ b/src/components/sections/HeroSection.vue
@@ -30,12 +30,7 @@ import logo from "@/assets/logo.jpg";
 .hero-section {
   padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
   text-align: center;
-  background: linear-gradient(
-    135deg,
-    var(--color-background-soft) 0%,
-    var(--color-primary-light) 50%,
-    var(--color-secondary-light) 100%
-  );
+  background-color: var(--color-background);
 }
 
 .hero-container {
@@ -66,8 +61,8 @@ import logo from "@/assets/logo.jpg";
 
 .hero-description {
   font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
-  color: var(--color-text);
+  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
   max-width: 600px;
   margin: 0 auto;
 }
-</style>
+</style>
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diff --git a/src/styles/variables.css b/src/styles/variables.css
index 81f445b..331da32 100644
--- a/src/styles/variables.css
+++ b/src/styles/variables.css
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /**
  * Design System Variables - lukastitch.corneruniverse.com
  *
- * Color Palette: Pastel pink, purple, and grey
+ * Color Palette: Pastel pink, purple, and grey with creamy white background
  * Mood: Warm, cozy, handcrafted feel
  *
  * AI CODING TOOL INSTRUCTIONS:
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 :root {
   /* ============================================
      PASTEL COLOR PALETTE
-     Pink, Purple, and Grey as requested
+     Pink, Purple, and Grey with Creamy White Background
      ============================================ */
 
   /* Primary: Soft Pastel Pink */
@@ -33,10 +33,10 @@
   --color-grey-light: #e0e0e0;
   --color-grey-dark: #6e6e6e;
 
-  /* Background Colors */
-  --color-background: #fefcfd;
-  --color-background-soft: #fdf5f8;
-  --color-background-mute: #f8eef2;
+  /* Background Colors - Creamy White Theme */
+  --color-background: #fefbf7;
+  --color-background-soft: #fdf9f5;
+  --color-background-mute: #faf6f2;
 
   /* Text Colors */
   --color-text: #4a4a4a;
@@ -129,4 +129,4 @@
     --color-primary: #f4a5c0;
     --color-secondary: #c9a5f4;
   }
-}
+}
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