/* =========================================================
   Goldcattle — Cheapest Metal to CNC: Cost Comparison Guide
   Scoped to .gc-cmc-page (no global selectors, no :root)
   Brand: blue #0052cc / navy #0f2747 / accent #00a3c4
   ========================================================= */
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  --green:#1f9d55; --amber:#b9791a; --red:#c0392b;
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/* ---------- base typography (element rules, all scoped) ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-page li{margin:.3em 0;}
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.gc-cmc-page figure{margin:0;}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
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/* ---------- quick answer ---------- */
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/* ---------- myths vs reality ---------- */
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/* ---------- cost formula ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-eq{font-size:15px;color:#cfe0f3;margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.6;}
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/* ---------- relative cost bars ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-l5{width:94%;}
.gc-cmc-l4{width:74%;}
.gc-cmc-l3{width:50%;}
.gc-cmc-l2{width:36%;}
.gc-cmc-l1{width:24%;}

/* ---------- material gallery ---------- */
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/* ---------- comparison tables ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-tbl td.gc-cmc-high{color:var(--red);font-weight:700;}

/* ---------- 6061 vs 1018 image compare ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-vscap b{color:var(--navy);}

/* ---------- pros / cons ---------- */
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/* ---------- part-type examples ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-excap b{color:var(--navy);}

/* ---------- quantity tiers ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-qtycard p{font-size:14px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);}

/* ---------- design-for-cost checklist ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-check{position:relative;background:var(--bg-alt);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px 14px 44px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;}
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/* ---------- illustrative example ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-note{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);font-style:italic;margin:8px 0 0;}

/* ---------- choice steps ---------- */
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/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
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/* ---------- CTA card ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-cta li{color:#eaf2fb;font-size:14.5px;padding:4px 0 4px 26px;position:relative;}
.gc-cmc-cta li::before{content:"\2713";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;}
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.gc-cmc-cta button:hover{background:#eef5ff;transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* ---------- author / trust footer ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-author p{margin:0 0 .5em;}
.gc-cmc-author p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}

/* ---------- modal (class toggle only — no sibling selectors) ---------- */
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.gc-cmc-modal{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:860px;height:80vh;max-height:640px;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(10,25,45,.4);}
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.gc-cmc-modal iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .gc-cmc-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;}
  .gc-cmc-matgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .gc-cmc-page{padding:8px 16px 48px;}
  .gc-cmc-myths,.gc-cmc-vs,.gc-cmc-exgrid,.gc-cmc-proscons,.gc-cmc-qty,.gc-cmc-checklist,.gc-cmc-example,.gc-cmc-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .gc-cmc-hero .gc-cmc-hero-title{font-size:clamp(25px,7vw,33px);}
  .gc-cmc-stat{flex:1 1 30%;min-width:0;}
}