/*
Theme Name: East Central Auto Recycling
Theme URI: https://example.com/
Author: Right Direction Web Builds
Author URI: https://example.com/
Description: A polished, fully baked WordPress theme for a local East Central North Dakota auto recycling business. Includes homepage, sell your vehicle, what we buy, service area, contact form, customizer options, and mobile-first CTA design.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
Text Domain: ec-auto-recycling
*/

:root{
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  --maroon-2:#8e1923;
  --red:#b7202d;
  --charcoal:#111316;
  --ink:#1b1b1f;
  --steel:#2c3137;
  --muted:#646b74;
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  --cream:#fff8ec;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  --radius:22px;
  --max:1180px;
}
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