return {
    -- Background & Foreground (Richer, Deeper Tones)
    bg_dark      = "#100810", -- Deepest near-black with a hint of purple
    bg_main      = "#181018", -- Main background, very dark with subtle purple
    bg_light     = "#281e28", -- Slightly lighter dark purple for floats/status
    fg           = "#f8f8f2", -- Bright foreground for contrast

    -- Sand & Earth (More Golden & Intense)
    sand_light   = "#ffcc66", -- Bright, saturated dune tops
    sand         = "#f9a825", -- Intense golden sands
    sand_dark    = "#c67830", -- Richer, more saturated dune base
    brown        = "#b95f30", -- More vibrant terracotta/rock

    -- Desert Sky (Bold Purples)
    purple_dark  = "#502a70", -- Deep, saturated pre-dawn purple
    purple       = "#aa55ff", -- Vibrant electric lavender
    purple_light = "#e1a6ff", -- Bright, saturated morning purple

    -- Morning Sky Blues (Clear & Bright)
    blue_dark    = "#185a80", -- Richer deep blue horizon
    blue         = "#20a0ff", -- Strong, vibrant sky blue
    blue_light   = "#70d5ff", -- Bright, almost neon morning blue

    -- Accents (High Saturation Pops)
    red          = "#ff5555", -- Bright, clear red
    dark_red     = "#d03030", -- Deeper, strong red
    orange       = "#ff8830", -- Vivid, saturated orange
    yellow       = "#ffee55", -- Bright, almost electric yellow
    green        = "#50fa7b", -- Intense, vibrant oasis green (lime/electric)
    teal         = "#40e0d0", -- Bright turquoise
    cyan         = "#60ffff", -- Electric cyan/aqua
    pink         = "#ff77aa", -- Vibrant, hot pink bloom

    -- UI/Commentary (Clearer Tones)
    gray         = "#b0b0b0", -- Clearer, lighter gray
    dark_gray    = "#65506a", -- More distinct purple-gray outline
    comment      = "#907090", -- Clearer mauve/purple comment
    selection    = "#704565", -- More noticeable selection blend
    line_highlight = "#483040", -- Slightly more prominent line glow

    -- Diagnostic / Status (Using Vibrant Accents)
    error        = "#ff5555", -- Vibrant Red
    warning      = "#ffee55", -- Vibrant Yellow
    info         = "#60ffff", -- Vibrant Cyan
    hint         = "#50fa7b", -- Vibrant Green
}
