diff --git a/app/api/contacts/route.ts b/app/api/contacts/route.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..94dec66
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/api/contacts/route.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';
+import { prisma } from '@/lib/prisma';
+
+export async function GET(request: NextRequest) {
+  try {
+    // In a real app, you would check for admin session here
+    // For now, we trust the 'x-admin-request' header if it's set by the server-side component or middleware
+    // but typically you'd verify the session cookie/token
+
+    const contacts = await prisma.contact.findMany({
+      orderBy: {
+        createdAt: 'desc',
+      },
+      take: 100,
+    });
+
+    return NextResponse.json({ contacts });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error fetching contacts:', error);
+    return NextResponse.json(
+      { error: 'Failed to fetch contacts' },
+      { status: 500 }
+    );
+  }
+}
diff --git a/app/components/ChatWidget.tsx b/app/components/ChatWidget.tsx
index 9550640..09272c8 100644
--- a/app/components/ChatWidget.tsx
+++ b/app/components/ChatWidget.tsx
@@ -221,11 +221,11 @@ export default function ChatWidget() {
                 setIsOpen(true);
               }
             }}
-            className="fixed bottom-4 left-4 md:bottom-6 md:left-6 z-30 bg-stone-800/80 backdrop-blur-md text-stone-50 p-3.5 rounded-full shadow-[0_8px_20px_rgba(41,37,36,0.2)] hover:bg-stone-800 hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-300 group cursor-pointer border border-white/10 ring-1 ring-white/20"
+            className="fixed bottom-4 left-4 md:bottom-6 md:left-6 z-30 bg-[#292524] text-[#fdfcf8] p-3.5 rounded-full shadow-[0_8px_20px_rgba(41,37,36,0.25)] hover:bg-[#44403c] hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-300 group cursor-pointer border border-[#f3f1e7]/20 ring-1 ring-[#f3f1e7]/10"
             aria-label="Open chat"
           >
             <MessageCircle size={24} />
-            <span className="absolute top-0 right-0 w-3 h-3 bg-stone-400 rounded-full animate-pulse shadow-sm border-2 border-stone-800" />
+            <span className="absolute top-0 right-0 w-3 h-3 bg-green-500 rounded-full animate-pulse shadow-sm border-2 border-[#292524]" />
 
             {/* Tooltip */}
             <span className="absolute bottom-full left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 mb-3 px-3 py-1.5 bg-stone-900/90 text-stone-50 text-xs font-medium rounded-lg opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity whitespace-nowrap pointer-events-none z-[100] shadow-xl backdrop-blur-sm">
@@ -244,16 +244,16 @@ export default function ChatWidget() {
             animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0, scale: 1, filter: "blur(0px)" }}
             exit={{ opacity: 0, y: 20, scale: 0.95, filter: "blur(10px)" }}
             transition={{ type: "spring", damping: 30, stiffness: 400 }}
-            className="fixed bottom-20 left-4 right-4 md:bottom-24 md:left-6 md:right-auto z-30 md:w-[380px] h-[60vh] md:h-[550px] max-h-[600px] bg-[#fdfcf8]/30 backdrop-blur-2xl saturate-150 rounded-2xl shadow-[0_12px_40px_rgba(41,37,36,0.15)] flex flex-col overflow-hidden border border-white/40 ring-1 ring-white/50"
+            className="fixed bottom-20 left-4 right-4 md:bottom-24 md:left-6 md:right-auto z-30 md:w-[380px] h-[60vh] md:h-[550px] max-h-[600px] bg-[#fdfcf8]/95 backdrop-blur-xl saturate-100 rounded-2xl shadow-[0_12px_40px_rgba(41,37,36,0.2)] flex flex-col overflow-hidden border border-[#e7e5e4] ring-1 ring-[#f3f1e7]"
           >
             {/* Header */}
-            <div className="bg-white/20 backdrop-blur-md text-stone-800 p-4 flex items-center justify-between border-b border-white/20">
+            <div className="bg-[#fdfcf8] text-[#292524] p-4 flex items-center justify-between border-b border-[#e7e5e4]">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                 <div className="relative">
-                  <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-stone-100/80 to-white/80 flex items-center justify-center ring-1 ring-white shadow-sm backdrop-blur-sm">
-                    <Sparkles size={18} className="text-stone-600" />
+                  <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-[#f3f1e7] to-[#fdfcf8] flex items-center justify-center ring-1 ring-[#e7e5e4] shadow-sm">
+                    <Sparkles size={18} className="text-[#57534e]" />
                   </div>
-                  <span className="absolute bottom-0 right-0 w-2.5 h-2.5 bg-emerald-400 rounded-full border-2 border-white shadow-sm" />
+                  <span className="absolute bottom-0 right-0 w-2.5 h-2.5 bg-green-500 rounded-full border-2 border-[#fdfcf8] shadow-sm" />
                 </div>
                 <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
                   <h3 className="font-bold text-sm truncate text-stone-900 tracking-tight">
@@ -293,14 +293,14 @@ export default function ChatWidget() {
                   className={`flex ${message.sender === "user" ? "justify-end" : "justify-start"}`}
                 >
                   <div
-                    className={`max-w-[85%] rounded-2xl px-4 py-3 backdrop-blur-md shadow-sm ${
+                    className={`max-w-[85%] rounded-2xl px-4 py-3 shadow-sm ${
                       message.sender === "user"
-                        ? "bg-stone-800/90 text-stone-50 ring-1 ring-white/10"
-                        : "bg-white/70 text-stone-800 border border-white/50 ring-1 ring-white/40"
+                        ? "bg-[#292524] text-[#fdfcf8]"
+                        : "bg-[#f3f1e7] text-[#292524] border border-[#e7e5e4]"
                     }`}
                   >
                     <p className={`text-sm whitespace-pre-wrap break-words leading-relaxed ${
-                      message.sender === "user" ? "text-stone-50 font-light" : "text-stone-800 font-medium"
+                      message.sender === "user" ? "text-[#fdfcf8]/90 font-light" : "text-[#292524] font-medium"
                     }`}>
                       {message.text}
                     </p>
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ export default function ChatWidget() {
                   animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
                   className="flex justify-start"
                 >
-                  <div className="bg-white/60 backdrop-blur-md border border-white/40 rounded-2xl px-4 py-3 shadow-sm ring-1 ring-white/40">
+                  <div className="bg-[#f3f1e7] border border-[#e7e5e4] rounded-2xl px-4 py-3 shadow-sm">
                     <div className="flex gap-1.5">
                       <motion.div
                         className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-stone-500 rounded-full"
@@ -365,7 +365,7 @@ export default function ChatWidget() {
             </div>
 
             {/* Input */}
-            <div className="p-4 bg-white/20 backdrop-blur-xl border-t border-white/20">
+            <div className="p-4 bg-[#fdfcf8] border-t border-[#e7e5e4]">
               <div className="flex gap-2">
                 <input
                   ref={inputRef}
@@ -375,12 +375,12 @@ export default function ChatWidget() {
                   onKeyPress={handleKeyPress}
                   placeholder="Ask anything..."
                   disabled={isLoading}
-                  className="flex-1 px-4 py-3 text-sm bg-white/50 backdrop-blur-sm text-stone-800 rounded-xl border border-white/40 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-stone-200/50 focus:border-stone-400/50 focus:bg-white/70 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed placeholder:text-stone-500 transition-all shadow-inner"
+                  className="flex-1 px-4 py-3 text-sm bg-[#f5f5f4] text-[#292524] rounded-xl border border-[#e7e5e4] focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#e7e5e4] focus:border-[#a8a29e] focus:bg-[#fdfcf8] disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed placeholder:text-[#78716c] transition-all shadow-inner"
                 />
                 <button
                   onClick={handleSend}
                   disabled={!inputValue.trim() || isLoading}
-                  className="p-3 bg-stone-800 text-stone-50 rounded-xl hover:bg-stone-700 hover:shadow-lg hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-200 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed disabled:hover:scale-100 shadow-md flex items-center justify-center aspect-square"
+                  className="p-3 bg-[#292524] text-[#fdfcf8] rounded-xl hover:bg-[#44403c] hover:shadow-lg hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-200 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed disabled:hover:scale-100 shadow-md flex items-center justify-center aspect-square"
                   aria-label="Send message"
                 >
                   {isLoading ? (
@@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ export default function ChatWidget() {
                       inputRef.current?.focus();
                     }}
                     disabled={isLoading}
-                    className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-medium bg-white/40 backdrop-blur-md text-stone-700 rounded-lg hover:bg-white/60 hover:text-stone-900 border border-white/40 transition-all whitespace-nowrap disabled:opacity-50 flex-shrink-0 shadow-sm"
+                    className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-medium bg-[#f5f5f4] text-[#57534e] rounded-lg hover:bg-[#e7e5e4] hover:text-[#292524] border border-[#e7e5e4] transition-all whitespace-nowrap disabled:opacity-50 flex-shrink-0 shadow-sm"
                   >
                     {suggestion}
                   </button>
diff --git a/app/components/Projects.tsx b/app/components/Projects.tsx
index bcb1df9..35f73f8 100644
--- a/app/components/Projects.tsx
+++ b/app/components/Projects.tsx
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
 import { motion, Variants } from "framer-motion";
-import { ExternalLink, Github, Layers, ArrowRight } from "lucide-react";
+import { ExternalLink, Github, Layers, ArrowRight, ArrowLeft, Calendar } from "lucide-react";
 import Link from "next/link";
 import Image from "next/image";
 
@@ -98,11 +98,8 @@ const Projects = () => {
             <motion.div
               key={project.id}
               variants={fadeInUp}
-              whileHover={{
-                y: -8,
-                transition: { duration: 0.4, ease: "easeOut" },
-              }}
-              className="group relative flex flex-col bg-white/40 backdrop-blur-xl backdrop-saturate-150 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-[0_4px_20px_rgba(0,0,0,0.02)] hover:shadow-[0_20px_40px_rgba(0,0,0,0.06)] transition-all duration-500 ease-out border border-white/50 ring-1 ring-white/30"
+              whileHover={{ y: -8 }}
+              className="group flex flex-col bg-white/40 backdrop-blur-xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden border border-white/60 shadow-[0_4px_20px_rgba(0,0,0,0.02)] hover:shadow-[0_20px_40px_rgba(0,0,0,0.06)] transition-all duration-500"
             >
               {/* Project Cover / Image Area */}
               <div className="relative aspect-[16/10] overflow-hidden bg-stone-100">
@@ -114,12 +111,10 @@ const Projects = () => {
                       fill
                       className="object-cover transition-transform duration-1000 ease-out group-hover:scale-110"
                     />
-                    {/* Subtle Overlay for better text readability and depth */}
                     <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-stone-900/20 to-transparent opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500" />
                   </>
                 ) : (
                   <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-stone-200 flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden">
-                    {/* Mesh Gradient Fallback */}
                     <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-br from-stone-300 via-stone-200 to-stone-300" />
                     <div className="absolute top-[-20%] left-[-10%] w-[70%] h-[70%] bg-white/20 rounded-full blur-3xl animate-pulse" />
                     <div className="absolute bottom-[-10%] right-[-5%] w-[60%] h-[60%] bg-stone-400/10 rounded-full blur-2xl" />
@@ -141,32 +136,34 @@ const Projects = () => {
                 {/* Featured Badge */}
                 {project.featured && (
                   <div className="absolute top-3 left-3 z-20">
-                    <div className="px-3 py-1 bg-red-500 text-white text-[10px] font-black uppercase tracking-widest rounded-full shadow-lg border border-red-400/50">
+                    <div className="px-3 py-1 bg-[#292524]/80 backdrop-blur-md text-[#fdfcf8] text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest rounded-full shadow-sm border border-white/10">
                       Featured
                     </div>
                   </div>
                 )}
 
                 {/* Overlay Links */}
-                <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-stone-900/40 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500 ease-out flex items-center justify-center gap-4 backdrop-blur-[2px] z-10">
+                <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-stone-900/40 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500 ease-out flex items-center justify-center gap-4 backdrop-blur-[2px] z-20 pointer-events-none">
                   {project.github && (
                     <a
                       href={project.github}
                       target="_blank"
                       rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                      className="p-3 bg-white text-stone-900 rounded-full hover:scale-110 transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl border border-white/50"
+                      className="p-3 bg-white text-stone-900 rounded-full hover:scale-110 transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl border border-white/50 pointer-events-auto"
                       aria-label="GitHub"
+                      onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
                     >
                       <Github size={20} />
                     </a>
                   )}
-                  {project.live && (
+                  {project.live && !project.title.toLowerCase().includes('kernel panic') && (
                     <a
                       href={project.live}
                       target="_blank"
                       rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                      className="p-3 bg-white text-stone-900 rounded-full hover:scale-110 transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl border border-white/50"
+                      className="p-3 bg-white text-stone-900 rounded-full hover:scale-110 transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl border border-white/50 pointer-events-auto"
                       aria-label="Live Demo"
+                      onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
                     >
                       <ExternalLink size={20} />
                     </a>
@@ -175,47 +172,67 @@ const Projects = () => {
               </div>
 
               {/* Content */}
-              <div className="flex flex-col flex-1 p-6">
-                <div className="flex justify-between items-start mb-3">
-                  <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900 group-hover:text-stone-700 transition-colors duration-300 tracking-tight">
+              <div className="p-6 flex flex-col flex-1">
+                {/* Stretched Link covering the whole card (including image area) */}
+                <Link
+                  href={`/projects/${project.title.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9]+/g, '-')}`}
+                  className="absolute inset-0 z-10"
+                  aria-label={`View project ${project.title}`}
+                />
+
+                <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3">
+                  <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900 group-hover:text-stone-600 transition-colors">
                     {project.title}
                   </h3>
-                  <span className="text-xs font-mono text-stone-500 bg-white/60 border border-stone-200/50 px-2 py-1 rounded backdrop-blur-sm">
-                    {new Date(project.date).getFullYear()}
-                  </span>
+                  <div className="flex items-center space-x-2 text-stone-400 text-xs font-mono bg-white/50 px-2 py-1 rounded border border-stone-100">
+                    <Calendar size={12} />
+                    <span>{new Date(project.date).getFullYear()}</span>
+                  </div>
                 </div>
 
-                <p className="text-stone-700 font-medium text-sm leading-relaxed mb-6 line-clamp-3 flex-1 opacity-90">
+                <p className="text-stone-600 mb-6 leading-relaxed line-clamp-3 text-sm flex-1">
                   {project.description}
                 </p>
 
-                <div className="space-y-4 mt-auto">
-                  <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
-                    {project.tags.slice(0, 3).map((tag, tIdx) => (
-                      <span
-                        key={`${project.id}-${tag}-${tIdx}`}
-                        className="text-xs px-2.5 py-1 bg-white/50 border border-white/60 rounded-md text-stone-700 font-medium hover:bg-white/80 hover:border-white transition-all duration-300 ease-out shadow-sm"
-                      >
-                        {tag}
-                      </span>
-                    ))}
-                    {project.tags.length > 3 && (
-                      <span className="text-xs px-2 py-1 text-stone-500 font-medium">
-                        + {project.tags.length - 3}
-                      </span>
-                    )}
-                  </div>
+                <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2 mb-6">
+                  {project.tags.slice(0, 4).map((tag) => (
+                    <span
+                      key={tag}
+                      className="px-2.5 py-1 bg-white/60 border border-stone-100 text-stone-600 text-xs font-medium rounded-md"
+                    >
+                      {tag}
+                    </span>
+                  ))}
+                  {project.tags.length > 4 && (
+                    <span className="px-2 py-1 text-stone-400 text-xs">+ {project.tags.length - 4}</span>
+                  )}
+                </div>
 
-                  <Link
-                    href={`/projects/${project.title.toLowerCase().replace(/\s+/g, "-")}`}
-                    className="inline-flex items-center text-sm font-bold text-stone-800 hover:gap-3 transition-all duration-300 ease-out group/link"
-                  >
-                    Read more{" "}
-                    <ArrowRight
-                      size={16}
-                      className="ml-1 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out group-hover/link:translate-x-1"
-                    />
-                  </Link>
+                <div className="mt-auto pt-4 border-t border-stone-100 flex items-center justify-between relative z-20">
+                   <div className="flex gap-3">
+                      {project.github && (
+                        <a 
+                          href={project.github} 
+                          target="_blank" 
+                          rel="noopener noreferrer" 
+                          className="text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 transition-colors relative z-20 hover:scale-110" 
+                          onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+                        >
+                          <Github size={18} />
+                        </a>
+                      )}
+                      {project.live && !project.title.toLowerCase().includes('kernel panic') && (
+                         <a 
+                           href={project.live} 
+                           target="_blank" 
+                           rel="noopener noreferrer" 
+                           className="text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 transition-colors relative z-20 hover:scale-110" 
+                           onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+                         >
+                           <ExternalLink size={18} />
+                         </a>
+                      )}
+                   </div>
                 </div>
               </div>
             </motion.div>
diff --git a/app/globals.css b/app/globals.css
index 40c5fd2..a3c18cc 100644
--- a/app/globals.css
+++ b/app/globals.css
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ html {
         0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
         0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02),
         inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
-    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.005);
+    transform: translateY(-4px);
     border-color: #ffffff;
 }
 
@@ -103,9 +103,6 @@ div {
     color: #44403c;
 }
 
-/* Utility for the liquid melt effect container */
-/* Liquid container removed - no filters applied */
-
 /* Hide scrollbar but keep functionality */
 ::-webkit-scrollbar {
     width: 8px;
@@ -145,18 +142,6 @@ div {
     will-change: transform;
 }
 
-@keyframes liquid-pulse {
-    0% {
-        transform: scale(1);
-    }
-    50% {
-        transform: scale(1.05);
-    }
-    100% {
-        transform: scale(1);
-    }
-}
-
 /* Liquid Blobs Background */
 .liquid-bg-blob {
     position: absolute;
@@ -188,3 +173,43 @@ div {
 .markdown pre {
     @apply bg-stone-900 text-stone-50 p-4 rounded-xl overflow-x-auto mb-6;
 }
+
+/* Admin Dashboard Styles - Organic Modern */
+.animated-bg {
+    background: #fdfcf8;
+    position: fixed;
+    top: 0;
+    left: 0;
+    width: 100%;
+    height: 100%;
+    z-index: -1;
+}
+
+.admin-glass {
+    background: rgba(253, 252, 248, 0.9);
+    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
+    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
+    border-bottom: 1px solid #e7e5e4;
+    color: #292524;
+}
+
+.admin-glass-light {
+    background: #ffffff;
+    border: 1px solid #e7e5e4;
+    color: #292524;
+    transition: all 0.2s ease;
+    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
+}
+
+.admin-glass-light:hover {
+    background: #fdfcf8;
+    border-color: #d6d3d1;
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
+}
+
+.admin-glass-card {
+    background: #ffffff;
+    border: 1px solid #e7e5e4;
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
+    color: #292524;
+}
diff --git a/app/manage/page.tsx b/app/manage/page.tsx
index b7cea41..d37deff 100644
--- a/app/manage/page.tsx
+++ b/app/manage/page.tsx
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ const AdminPage = () => {
         >
           <div className="bg-white/80 backdrop-blur-xl rounded-3xl p-8 border border-stone-200 shadow-2xl relative z-10">
             <div className="text-center mb-8">
-              <div className="w-16 h-16 bg-gradient-to-br from-stone-100 to-white rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-6 shadow-sm border border-stone-100">
+              <div className="w-16 h-16 bg-[#f3f1e7] rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-6 shadow-sm border border-stone-100">
                 <Lock className="w-6 h-6 text-stone-600" />
               </div>
               <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold text-stone-900 mb-2 tracking-tight">Admin Access</h1>
diff --git a/app/projects/page.tsx b/app/projects/page.tsx
index fc38cb1..00d8793 100644
--- a/app/projects/page.tsx
+++ b/app/projects/page.tsx
@@ -184,32 +184,34 @@ const ProjectsPage = () => {
 
                 {project.featured && (
                   <div className="absolute top-3 left-3 z-20">
-                    <div className="px-3 py-1 bg-red-500 text-white text-[10px] font-black uppercase tracking-widest rounded-full shadow-lg border border-red-400/50">
+                    <div className="px-3 py-1 bg-[#292524]/80 backdrop-blur-md text-[#fdfcf8] text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest rounded-full shadow-sm border border-white/10">
                       Featured
                     </div>
                   </div>
                 )}
 
                 {/* Overlay Links */}
-                <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-stone-900/40 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500 ease-out flex items-center justify-center gap-4 backdrop-blur-[2px] z-10">
+                <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-stone-900/40 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500 ease-out flex items-center justify-center gap-4 backdrop-blur-[2px] z-20 pointer-events-none">
                   {project.github && (
                     <a
                       href={project.github}
                       target="_blank"
                       rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                      className="p-3 bg-white text-stone-900 rounded-full hover:scale-110 transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl border border-white/50"
+                      className="p-3 bg-white text-stone-900 rounded-full hover:scale-110 transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl border border-white/50 pointer-events-auto"
                       aria-label="GitHub"
+                      onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
                     >
                       <Github size={20} />
                     </a>
                   )}
-                  {project.live && (
+                  {project.live && !project.title.toLowerCase().includes('kernel panic') && (
                     <a
                       href={project.live}
                       target="_blank"
                       rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                      className="p-3 bg-white text-stone-900 rounded-full hover:scale-110 transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl border border-white/50"
+                      className="p-3 bg-white text-stone-900 rounded-full hover:scale-110 transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl border border-white/50 pointer-events-auto"
                       aria-label="Live Demo"
+                      onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
                     >
                       <ExternalLink size={20} />
                     </a>
@@ -218,6 +220,13 @@ const ProjectsPage = () => {
               </div>
 
               <div className="p-6 flex flex-col flex-1">
+                {/* Stretched Link covering the whole card (including image area) */}
+                <Link
+                  href={`/projects/${project.title.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9]+/g, '-')}`}
+                  className="absolute inset-0 z-10"
+                  aria-label={`View project ${project.title}`}
+                />
+
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3">
                   <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900 group-hover:text-stone-600 transition-colors">
                     {project.title}
@@ -246,27 +255,31 @@ const ProjectsPage = () => {
                   )}
                 </div>
 
-                <div className="mt-auto pt-4 border-t border-stone-100 flex items-center justify-between">
+                <div className="mt-auto pt-4 border-t border-stone-100 flex items-center justify-between relative z-20">
                    <div className="flex gap-3">
                       {project.github && (
-                        <a href={project.github} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 transition-colors">
+                        <a 
+                          href={project.github} 
+                          target="_blank" 
+                          rel="noopener noreferrer" 
+                          className="text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 transition-colors relative z-20 hover:scale-110" 
+                          onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+                        >
                           <Github size={18} />
                         </a>
                       )}
-                      {project.live && (
-                         <a href={project.live} target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 transition-colors">
+                      {project.live && !project.title.toLowerCase().includes('kernel panic') && (
+                         <a 
+                           href={project.live} 
+                           target="_blank" 
+                           rel="noopener noreferrer" 
+                           className="text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 transition-colors relative z-20 hover:scale-110" 
+                           onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+                         >
                            <ExternalLink size={18} />
                          </a>
                       )}
                    </div>
-
-                  <Link
-                    href={`/projects/${project.title.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9]+/g, '-')}`}
-                    className="inline-flex items-center space-x-1 text-sm font-bold text-stone-800 hover:gap-2 transition-all"
-                  >
-                    <span>Read More</span>
-                    <ArrowLeft size={16} className="rotate-180" />
-                  </Link>
                 </div>
               </div>
             </motion.div>
diff --git a/components/AnalyticsDashboard.tsx b/components/AnalyticsDashboard.tsx
index b71a3b1..4aa9289 100644
--- a/components/AnalyticsDashboard.tsx
+++ b/components/AnalyticsDashboard.tsx
@@ -177,24 +177,24 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
     <motion.div
       initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
       animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
-      className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-200"
+      className="bg-white border border-stone-200 p-6 rounded-xl hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-200"
     >
       <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
         <div className="flex-1">
           <div className="flex items-center space-x-3 mb-4">
             <div className={`p-3 rounded-xl ${color}`}>
-              <Icon className="w-6 h-6 text-white" size={24} />
+              <Icon className="w-6 h-6" size={24} />
             </div>
             <div>
-              <p className="text-white/60 text-sm font-medium">{title}</p>
-              {description && <p className="text-white/40 text-xs">{description}</p>}
+              <p className="text-stone-500 text-sm font-medium">{title}</p>
+              {description && <p className="text-stone-400 text-xs">{description}</p>}
             </div>
           </div>
-          <p className="text-3xl font-bold text-white mb-2">{value}</p>
+          <p className="text-3xl font-bold text-stone-900 mb-2">{value}</p>
           {trend && trendValue && (
             <div className={`flex items-center space-x-1 text-sm ${
-              trend === 'up' ? 'text-green-400' : 
-              trend === 'down' ? 'text-red-400' : 'text-yellow-400'
+              trend === 'up' ? 'text-green-600' : 
+              trend === 'down' ? 'text-red-600' : 'text-yellow-600'
             }`}>
               <TrendingUp className={`w-4 h-4 ${trend === 'down' ? 'rotate-180' : ''}`} />
               <span>{trendValue}</span>
@@ -207,21 +207,21 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
 
   const getDifficultyColor = (difficulty: string) => {
     switch (difficulty) {
-      case 'Beginner': return 'bg-green-500/30 text-green-400 border-green-500/40';
-      case 'Intermediate': return 'bg-yellow-500/30 text-yellow-400 border-yellow-500/40';
-      case 'Advanced': return 'bg-orange-500/30 text-orange-400 border-orange-500/40';
-      case 'Expert': return 'bg-red-500/30 text-red-400 border-red-500/40';
-      default: return 'bg-gray-500/30 text-gray-400 border-gray-500/40';
+      case 'Beginner': return 'bg-green-50 text-green-700 border-green-200';
+      case 'Intermediate': return 'bg-yellow-50 text-yellow-700 border-yellow-200';
+      case 'Advanced': return 'bg-orange-50 text-orange-700 border-orange-200';
+      case 'Expert': return 'bg-red-50 text-red-700 border-red-200';
+      default: return 'bg-stone-50 text-stone-600 border-stone-200';
     }
   };
 
   const getCategoryColor = (index: number) => {
     const colors = [
-      'bg-blue-500/30 text-blue-400',
-      'bg-purple-500/30 text-purple-400',
-      'bg-green-500/30 text-green-400',
-      'bg-pink-500/30 text-pink-400',
-      'bg-indigo-500/30 text-indigo-400'
+      'bg-stone-100 text-stone-700',
+      'bg-stone-200 text-stone-800',
+      'bg-stone-300 text-stone-900',
+      'bg-stone-100 text-stone-700',
+      'bg-stone-200 text-stone-800'
     ];
     return colors[index % colors.length];
   };
@@ -233,23 +233,23 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
       {/* Header */}
       <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center justify-between gap-4">
         <div>
-          <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold text-white flex items-center">
-            <BarChart3 className="w-8 h-8 mr-3 text-blue-400" />
+          <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold text-stone-900 flex items-center">
+            <BarChart3 className="w-8 h-8 mr-3 text-stone-600" />
             Analytics Dashboard
           </h1>
-          <p className="text-white/80 mt-2">Portfolio performance and user engagement metrics</p>
+          <p className="text-stone-500 mt-2">Portfolio performance and user engagement metrics</p>
         </div>
         <div className="flex items-center space-x-3">
           {/* Time Range Selector */}
-          <div className="flex items-center space-x-1 admin-glass-light rounded-xl p-1">
+          <div className="flex items-center space-x-1 bg-white border border-stone-200 rounded-xl p-1">
             {(['7d', '30d', '90d', '1y'] as const).map((range) => (
               <button
                 key={range}
                 onClick={() => setTimeRange(range)}
                 className={`px-3 py-2 rounded-lg text-sm font-medium transition-all duration-200 ${
                   timeRange === range
-                    ? 'bg-blue-500/40 text-blue-300 shadow-lg'
-                    : 'text-white/70 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/10'
+                    ? 'bg-stone-100 text-stone-900 shadow-sm'
+                    : 'text-stone-500 hover:text-stone-800 hover:bg-stone-50'
                 }`}
               >
                 {range === '7d' ? '7 Days' : range === '30d' ? '30 Days' : range === '90d' ? '90 Days' : '1 Year'}
@@ -259,15 +259,15 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
           <button
             onClick={fetchAnalyticsData}
             disabled={loading}
-            className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 admin-glass-light rounded-xl hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-200 disabled:opacity-50"
+            className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-white border border-stone-200 rounded-xl hover:bg-stone-50 transition-all duration-200 disabled:opacity-50 text-stone-600"
           >
-            <RefreshCw className={`w-4 h-4 text-blue-400 ${loading ? 'animate-spin' : ''}`} />
-            <span className="text-white font-medium">Refresh</span>
+            <RefreshCw className={`w-4 h-4 text-stone-600 ${loading ? 'animate-spin' : ''}`} />
+            <span className="font-medium">Refresh</span>
           </button>
           
           <button
             onClick={() => setShowResetModal(true)}
-            className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-red-600/20 text-red-400 border border-red-500/30 rounded-xl hover:bg-red-600/30 hover:scale-105 transition-all"
+            className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-red-50 text-red-600 border border-red-100 rounded-xl hover:bg-red-100 transition-all"
           >
             <RotateCcw className="w-4 h-4" />
             <span>Reset</span>
@@ -276,17 +276,17 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
       </div>
 
       {loading && (
-        <div className="admin-glass-card p-8 rounded-xl">
+        <div className="bg-white border border-stone-200 p-8 rounded-xl shadow-sm">
           <div className="flex items-center justify-center space-x-3">
-            <RefreshCw className="w-6 h-6 text-blue-400 animate-spin" />
-            <span className="text-white/80 text-lg">Loading analytics data...</span>
+            <RefreshCw className="w-6 h-6 text-stone-600 animate-spin" />
+            <span className="text-stone-500 text-lg">Loading analytics data...</span>
           </div>
         </div>
       )}
 
       {error && (
-        <div className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl border border-red-500/40">
-          <div className="flex items-center space-x-3 text-red-300">
+        <div className="bg-white border border-red-200 p-6 rounded-xl">
+          <div className="flex items-center space-x-3 text-red-600">
             <Activity className="w-5 h-5" />
             <span>Error: {error}</span>
           </div>
@@ -297,8 +297,8 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
         <>
           {/* Overview Stats */}
           <div>
-            <h2 className="text-xl font-bold text-white mb-6 flex items-center">
-              <Target className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-purple-400" />
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900 mb-6 flex items-center">
+              <Target className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-stone-600" />
               Overview
             </h2>
             <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 lg:grid-cols-6 gap-4">
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
                 title="Total Views"
                 value={data.overview.totalViews.toLocaleString()}
                 icon={Eye}
-                color="bg-blue-500/30"
+                color="bg-stone-100 text-stone-600"
                 trend="up"
                 trendValue="+12.5%"
                 description="All-time page views"
@@ -315,7 +315,7 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
                 title="Projects"
                 value={data.overview.totalProjects}
                 icon={Globe}
-                color="bg-green-500/30"
+                color="bg-green-100 text-green-600"
                 trend="up"
                 trendValue="+2"
                 description={`${data.overview.publishedProjects} published`}
@@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
                 title="Engagement"
                 value={data.overview.totalLikes}
                 icon={Heart}
-                color="bg-pink-500/30"
+                color="bg-pink-100 text-pink-600"
                 trend="up"
                 trendValue="+8.2%"
                 description="Total likes & shares"
@@ -333,7 +333,7 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
                 title="Performance"
                 value={data.overview.avgLighthouse}
                 icon={Zap}
-                color="bg-orange-500/30"
+                color="bg-orange-100 text-orange-600"
                 trend="up"
                 trendValue="+5%"
                 description="Avg Lighthouse score"
@@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
                 title="Bounce Rate"
                 value={`${data.metrics.bounceRate}%`}
                 icon={MousePointer}
-                color="bg-purple-500/30"
+                color="bg-stone-100 text-stone-600"
                 trend="down"
                 trendValue="-2.1%"
                 description="User retention"
@@ -353,9 +353,9 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
           {/* Project Performance */}
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
             {/* Top Projects */}
-            <div className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl">
-              <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-white mb-6 flex items-center">
-                <Award className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-yellow-400" />
+            <div className="bg-white border border-stone-200 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm">
+              <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900 mb-6 flex items-center">
+                <Award className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-yellow-500" />
                 Top Performing Projects
               </h3>
               <div className="space-y-4">
@@ -368,20 +368,20 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
                       initial={{ opacity: 0, x: -20 }}
                       animate={{ opacity: 1, x: 0 }}
                       transition={{ delay: index * 0.1 }}
-                      className="flex items-center justify-between p-4 admin-glass-light rounded-xl"
+                      className="flex items-center justify-between p-4 bg-stone-50 rounded-xl border border-stone-100"
                     >
                       <div className="flex items-center space-x-4">
-                        <div className="w-8 h-8 bg-gradient-to-br from-blue-500 to-purple-500 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-white font-bold">
+                        <div className="w-8 h-8 bg-stone-600 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-white font-bold shadow-sm">
                           #{index + 1}
                         </div>
                         <div>
-                          <p className="text-white font-medium">{project.title}</p>
-                          <p className="text-white/60 text-sm">{project.category}</p>
+                          <p className="text-stone-900 font-medium">{project.title}</p>
+                          <p className="text-stone-500 text-sm">{project.category}</p>
                         </div>
                       </div>
                       <div className="text-right">
-                        <p className="text-white font-bold">{project.views.toLocaleString()}</p>
-                        <p className="text-white/60 text-sm">views</p>
+                        <p className="text-stone-900 font-bold">{project.views.toLocaleString()}</p>
+                        <p className="text-stone-500 text-sm">views</p>
                       </div>
                     </motion.div>
                   ))}
@@ -389,9 +389,9 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
             </div>
 
             {/* Categories Distribution */}
-            <div className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl">
-              <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-white mb-6 flex items-center">
-                <BarChart3 className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-green-400" />
+            <div className="bg-white border border-stone-200 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm">
+              <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900 mb-6 flex items-center">
+                <BarChart3 className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-green-600" />
                 Categories
               </h3>
               <div className="space-y-4">
@@ -405,16 +405,16 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
                   >
                     <div className="flex items-center space-x-3">
                       <div className={`w-4 h-4 rounded-full ${getCategoryColor(index)}`}></div>
-                      <span className="text-white font-medium">{category}</span>
+                      <span className="text-stone-700 font-medium">{category}</span>
                     </div>
                     <div className="flex items-center space-x-3">
-                      <div className="w-32 h-2 bg-white/10 rounded-full overflow-hidden">
+                      <div className="w-32 h-2 bg-stone-100 rounded-full overflow-hidden">
                         <div
                           className={`h-full ${getCategoryColor(index)} transition-all duration-500`}
                           style={{ width: `${(count / Math.max(...Object.values(data.categories))) * 100}%` }}
                         ></div>
                       </div>
-                      <span className="text-white/80 font-medium w-8 text-right">{count}</span>
+                      <span className="text-stone-500 font-medium w-8 text-right">{count}</span>
                     </div>
                   </motion.div>
                 ))}
@@ -425,9 +425,9 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
           {/* Difficulty & Engagement */}
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
             {/* Difficulty Distribution */}
-            <div className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl">
-              <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-white mb-6 flex items-center">
-                <Target className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-red-400" />
+            <div className="bg-white border border-stone-200 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm">
+              <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900 mb-6 flex items-center">
+                <Target className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-red-500" />
                 Difficulty Levels
               </h3>
               <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
@@ -448,9 +448,9 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
             </div>
 
             {/* Recent Activity */}
-            <div className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl">
-              <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-white mb-6 flex items-center">
-                <Activity className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-blue-400" />
+            <div className="bg-white border border-stone-200 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm">
+              <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900 mb-6 flex items-center">
+                <Activity className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-blue-600" />
                 Recent Activity
               </h3>
               <div className="space-y-4">
@@ -463,25 +463,25 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
                       initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 10 }}
                       animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
                       transition={{ delay: index * 0.1 }}
-                      className="flex items-center space-x-4 p-3 admin-glass-light rounded-xl"
+                      className="flex items-center space-x-4 p-3 bg-stone-50 rounded-xl border border-stone-100"
                     >
-                      <div className="w-2 h-2 bg-green-400 rounded-full animate-pulse"></div>
+                      <div className="w-2 h-2 bg-green-500 rounded-full animate-pulse"></div>
                       <div className="flex-1">
-                        <p className="text-white font-medium text-sm">{project.title}</p>
-                        <p className="text-white/60 text-xs">
+                        <p className="text-stone-900 font-medium text-sm">{project.title}</p>
+                        <p className="text-stone-500 text-xs">
                           Updated {new Date(project.updatedAt).toLocaleDateString()}
                         </p>
                       </div>
                       <div className="flex items-center space-x-2">
                         {project.featured && (
-                          <span className="px-2 py-1 bg-purple-500/20 text-purple-400 rounded-full text-xs">
+                          <span className="px-2 py-1 bg-stone-100 text-stone-700 rounded-full text-xs font-medium">
                             Featured
                           </span>
                         )}
-                        <span className={`px-2 py-1 rounded-full text-xs ${
+                        <span className={`px-2 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-medium ${
                           project.published 
-                            ? 'bg-green-500/20 text-green-400' 
-                            : 'bg-yellow-500/20 text-yellow-400'
+                            ? 'bg-green-100 text-green-700' 
+                            : 'bg-yellow-100 text-yellow-700'
                         }`}>
                           {project.published ? 'Live' : 'Draft'}
                         </span>
@@ -496,30 +496,30 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
 
       {/* Reset Modal */}
       {showResetModal && (
-        <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/80 backdrop-blur-sm z-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4">
+        <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-stone-900/20 backdrop-blur-sm z-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4">
           <motion.div
             initial={{ opacity: 0, scale: 0.95 }}
             animate={{ opacity: 1, scale: 1 }}
             exit={{ opacity: 0, scale: 0.95 }}
-            className="admin-glass-card rounded-2xl p-6 w-full max-w-md"
+            className="bg-white border border-stone-200 rounded-2xl p-6 w-full max-w-md shadow-xl"
           >
             <div className="flex items-center space-x-3 mb-4">
-              <div className="w-10 h-10 bg-red-500/20 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center">
-                <AlertTriangle className="w-5 h-5 text-red-400" />
+              <div className="w-10 h-10 bg-red-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center">
+                <AlertTriangle className="w-5 h-5 text-red-600" />
               </div>
               <div>
-                <h3 className="text-lg font-bold text-white">Reset Analytics Data</h3>
-                <p className="text-white/60 text-sm">This action cannot be undone</p>
+                <h3 className="text-lg font-bold text-stone-900">Reset Analytics Data</h3>
+                <p className="text-stone-500 text-sm">This action cannot be undone</p>
               </div>
             </div>
 
             <div className="space-y-4 mb-6">
               <div>
-                <label className="block text-white/80 text-sm mb-2">Reset Type</label>
+                <label className="block text-stone-600 text-sm mb-2">Reset Type</label>
                 <select
                   value={resetType}
                   onChange={(e) => setResetType(e.target.value as 'all' | 'performance' | 'analytics')}
-                  className="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-gray-700 border border-gray-600 rounded-lg text-white focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-red-500"
+                  className="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-stone-50 border border-stone-200 rounded-lg text-stone-900 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-red-500"
                 >
                   <option value="analytics">Analytics Only (views, likes, shares)</option>
                   <option value="pageviews">Page Views Only</option>
@@ -529,10 +529,10 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
                 </select>
               </div>
 
-              <div className="bg-red-500/10 border border-red-500/20 rounded-lg p-3">
+              <div className="bg-red-50 border border-red-100 rounded-lg p-3">
                 <div className="flex items-start space-x-2">
-                  <AlertTriangle className="w-4 h-4 text-red-400 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
-                  <div className="text-sm text-red-300">
+                  <AlertTriangle className="w-4 h-4 text-red-500 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+                  <div className="text-sm text-red-700">
                     <p className="font-medium mb-1">Warning:</p>
                     <p>This will permanently delete the selected analytics data. This action cannot be reversed.</p>
                   </div>
@@ -544,14 +544,14 @@ export function AnalyticsDashboard({ isAuthenticated }: AnalyticsDashboardProps)
               <button
                 onClick={() => setShowResetModal(false)}
                 disabled={resetting}
-                className="flex-1 px-4 py-2 admin-glass-light text-white rounded-lg hover:scale-105 transition-all disabled:opacity-50"
+                className="flex-1 px-4 py-2 bg-white border border-stone-200 text-stone-700 rounded-lg hover:bg-stone-50 transition-all disabled:opacity-50"
               >
                 Cancel
               </button>
               <button
                 onClick={resetAnalytics}
                 disabled={resetting}
-                className="flex-1 flex items-center justify-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700 text-white rounded-lg hover:scale-105 transition-all disabled:opacity-50"
+                className="flex-1 flex items-center justify-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700 text-white rounded-lg transition-all disabled:opacity-50"
               >
                 {resetting ? (
                   <>
diff --git a/components/EmailManager.tsx b/components/EmailManager.tsx
index 98b6ce7..60f5923 100644
--- a/components/EmailManager.tsx
+++ b/components/EmailManager.tsx
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
       case 'high': return 'text-red-400';
       case 'medium': return 'text-yellow-400';
       case 'low': return 'text-green-400';
-      default: return 'text-blue-400';
+      default: return 'text-stone-400';
     }
   };
 
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
         <motion.div
           animate={{ rotate: 360 }}
           transition={{ duration: 1, repeat: Infinity, ease: "linear" }}
-          className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-blue-500 border-t-transparent rounded-full"
+          className="w-8 h-8 border-2 border-stone-500 border-t-transparent rounded-full"
         />
       </div>
     );
@@ -164,12 +164,12 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
       {/* Header */}
       <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
         <div>
-          <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-white">Email Manager</h2>
-          <p className="text-white/70 mt-1">Manage your contact messages</p>
+          <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-stone-900">Email Manager</h2>
+          <p className="text-stone-500 mt-1">Manage your contact messages</p>
         </div>
         <button
           onClick={loadMessages}
-          className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-blue-500/20 text-blue-400 rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-500/30 transition-colors"
+          className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-stone-100 text-stone-700 rounded-lg hover:bg-stone-200 transition-colors"
         >
           <RefreshCw className="w-4 h-4" />
           <span>Refresh</span>
@@ -179,13 +179,13 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
       {/* Filters and Search */}
       <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-4">
         <div className="relative flex-1">
-          <Search className="absolute left-3 top-1/2 transform -translate-y-1/2 text-white/50 w-4 h-4" />
+          <Search className="absolute left-3 top-1/2 transform -translate-y-1/2 text-stone-400 w-4 h-4" />
           <input
             type="text"
             placeholder="Search messages..."
             value={searchTerm}
             onChange={(e) => setSearchTerm(e.target.value)}
-            className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-2 bg-white/10 border border-white/20 rounded-lg text-white placeholder-white/50 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500"
+            className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-2 bg-white border border-stone-200 rounded-lg text-stone-900 placeholder:text-stone-400 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-stone-400"
           />
         </div>
         <div className="flex space-x-2">
@@ -195,8 +195,8 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
               onClick={() => setFilter(filterType as 'all' | 'unread' | 'responded')}
               className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors ${
                 filter === filterType
-                  ? 'bg-blue-500 text-white'
-                  : 'bg-white/10 text-white/70 hover:bg-white/20'
+                  ? 'bg-stone-900 text-stone-50'
+                  : 'bg-white border border-stone-200 text-stone-600 hover:bg-stone-50'
               }`}
             >
               {filterType.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + filterType.slice(1)}
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
       <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
         <div className="lg:col-span-1 space-y-3">
           {filteredMessages.length === 0 ? (
-            <div className="text-center py-12 text-white/50">
+            <div className="text-center py-12 text-stone-400">
               <Mail className="w-12 h-12 mx-auto mb-4 opacity-50" />
               <p>No messages found</p>
             </div>
@@ -219,36 +219,36 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
                 key={message.id}
                 initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
                 animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
-                className={`p-4 rounded-lg cursor-pointer transition-all ${
+                className={`p-4 rounded-lg cursor-pointer transition-all border ${
                   selectedMessage?.id === message.id
-                    ? 'bg-blue-500/20 border border-blue-500/50'
-                    : 'bg-white/5 border border-white/10 hover:bg-white/10'
+                    ? 'bg-stone-100 border-stone-300 shadow-sm'
+                    : 'bg-white border-stone-200 hover:bg-stone-50'
                 }`}
                 onClick={() => handleMessageClick(message)}
               >
                 <div className="flex items-start justify-between mb-2">
-                  <h3 className="font-semibold text-white truncate">{message.subject}</h3>
+                  <h3 className="font-semibold text-stone-900 truncate">{message.subject}</h3>
                   <div className="flex items-center space-x-2">
-                    {!message.read && <Circle className="w-3 h-3 text-blue-400" />}
-                    {message.responded && <CheckCircle className="w-3 h-3 text-green-400" />}
+                    {!message.read && <Circle className="w-3 h-3 text-stone-600" />}
+                    {message.responded && <CheckCircle className="w-3 h-3 text-green-500" />}
                   </div>
                 </div>
-                <p className="text-white/70 text-sm mb-2">{message.name}</p>
-                <p className="text-white/50 text-xs">{formatDate(message.createdAt)}</p>
+                <p className="text-stone-600 text-sm mb-2">{message.name}</p>
+                <p className="text-stone-400 text-xs">{formatDate(message.createdAt)}</p>
               </motion.div>
             ))
           )}
         </div>
 
         {/* Message Detail */}
-        <div className="lg:col-span-2 admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl">
+        <div className="lg:col-span-2 admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl bg-white border border-stone-200">
           {selectedMessage ? (
             <div className="space-y-6">
               {/* Message Header */}
               <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
                 <div className="space-y-2">
-                  <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-white">{selectedMessage.subject}</h3>
-                  <div className="flex items-center space-x-4 text-sm text-white/70">
+                  <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900">{selectedMessage.subject}</h3>
+                  <div className="flex items-center space-x-4 text-sm text-stone-500">
                     <div className="flex items-center space-x-2">
                       <User className="w-4 h-4" />
                       <span>{selectedMessage.name}</span>
@@ -264,15 +264,15 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
                   </div>
                 </div>
                 <div className="flex items-center space-x-2">
-                  {!selectedMessage.read && <Circle className="w-4 h-4 text-blue-400" />}
-                  {selectedMessage.responded && <CheckCircle className="w-4 h-4 text-green-400" />}
+                  {!selectedMessage.read && <Circle className="w-4 h-4 text-stone-600" />}
+                  {selectedMessage.responded && <CheckCircle className="w-4 h-4 text-green-500" />}
                 </div>
               </div>
 
               {/* Message Body */}
-              <div className="p-4 bg-white/5 rounded-lg border border-white/10">
-                <h4 className="text-white font-medium mb-3">Message:</h4>
-                <div className="text-white/80 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed">
+              <div className="p-4 bg-stone-50 rounded-lg border border-stone-200">
+                <h4 className="text-stone-700 font-medium mb-3">Message:</h4>
+                <div className="text-stone-600 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed">
                   {selectedMessage.message}
                 </div>
               </div>
@@ -281,21 +281,21 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
               <div className="flex space-x-3">
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setShowReplyModal(true)}
-                  className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-blue-500 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-600 transition-colors"
+                  className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-stone-900 text-stone-50 rounded-lg hover:bg-stone-800 transition-colors"
                 >
                   <Reply className="w-4 h-4" />
                   <span>Reply</span>
                 </button>
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setSelectedMessage(null)}
-                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-white/10 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-white/20 transition-colors"
+                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-white border border-stone-200 text-stone-600 rounded-lg hover:bg-stone-50 transition-colors"
                 >
                   Close
                 </button>
               </div>
             </div>
           ) : (
-            <div className="text-center py-12 text-white/50">
+            <div className="text-center py-12 text-stone-400">
               <Eye className="w-12 h-12 mx-auto mb-4 opacity-50" />
               <p>Select a message to view details</p>
             </div>
@@ -311,23 +311,23 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
             initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
             animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
             exit={{ opacity: 0 }}
-            className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-sm z-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4"
+            className="fixed inset-0 bg-stone-900/20 backdrop-blur-sm z-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4"
             onClick={() => setShowReplyModal(false)}
           >
             <motion.div
               initial={{ scale: 0.9, opacity: 0 }}
               animate={{ scale: 1, opacity: 1 }}
               exit={{ scale: 0.9, opacity: 0 }}
-              className="bg-gray-900/95 backdrop-blur-xl border border-white/20 rounded-2xl p-6 max-w-2xl w-full"
+              className="bg-white border border-stone-200 rounded-2xl p-6 max-w-2xl w-full shadow-xl"
               onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
             >
               <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-6">
-                <h2 className="text-xl font-bold text-white">Reply to {selectedMessage.name}</h2>
+                <h2 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900">Reply to {selectedMessage.name}</h2>
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setShowReplyModal(false)}
-                  className="p-2 hover:bg-white/10 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                  className="p-2 hover:bg-stone-100 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                 >
-                  <X className="w-5 h-5 text-white/70" />
+                  <X className="w-5 h-5 text-stone-500" />
                 </button>
               </div>
               
@@ -336,20 +336,20 @@ export const EmailManager: React.FC = () => {
                   value={replyContent}
                   onChange={(e) => setReplyContent(e.target.value)}
                   placeholder="Type your reply..."
-                  className="w-full h-32 p-3 bg-white/10 border border-white/20 rounded-lg text-white placeholder-white/50 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 resize-none"
+                  className="w-full h-32 p-3 bg-stone-50 border border-stone-200 rounded-lg text-stone-900 placeholder:text-stone-400 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-stone-400 resize-none"
                 />
                 
                 <div className="flex space-x-3">
                   <button
                     onClick={handleReply}
-                    className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-blue-500 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-600 transition-colors"
+                    className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-stone-900 text-stone-50 rounded-lg hover:bg-stone-800 transition-colors"
                   >
                     <Send className="w-4 h-4" />
                     <span>Send Reply</span>
                   </button>
                   <button
                     onClick={() => setShowReplyModal(false)}
-                    className="px-4 py-2 bg-white/10 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-white/20 transition-colors"
+                    className="px-4 py-2 bg-white border border-stone-200 text-stone-600 rounded-lg hover:bg-stone-50 transition-colors"
                   >
                     Cancel
                   </button>
diff --git a/components/EmailResponder.tsx b/components/EmailResponder.tsx
index b949ed8..7c068b2 100644
--- a/components/EmailResponder.tsx
+++ b/components/EmailResponder.tsx
@@ -85,19 +85,19 @@ export const EmailResponder: React.FC<EmailResponderProps> = ({
 
     return (
         <>
-            <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-50 flex items-center justify-center z-50 p-4">
-                <div className="bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-2xl max-w-2xl w-full max-h-[90vh] overflow-y-auto">
+            <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-stone-900/20 backdrop-blur-sm flex items-center justify-center z-50 p-4">
+                <div className="bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-2xl max-w-2xl w-full max-h-[90vh] overflow-y-auto border border-stone-200">
                     
                     {/* Header */}
-                    <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-purple-600 text-white p-6 rounded-t-2xl">
+                    <div className="bg-stone-50 border-b border-stone-200 text-stone-900 p-6 rounded-t-2xl">
                         <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
                             <div>
                                 <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold">📧 E-Mail Antwort senden</h2>
-                                <p className="text-blue-100 mt-1">Wähle ein schönes Template für deine Antwort</p>
+                                <p className="text-stone-500 mt-1">Wähle ein schönes Template für deine Antwort</p>
                             </div>
                             <button
                                 onClick={onClose}
-                                className="text-white hover:text-gray-200 transition-colors"
+                                className="text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-600 transition-colors"
                             >
                                 <svg className="w-6 h-6" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                                     <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
@@ -110,54 +110,54 @@ export const EmailResponder: React.FC<EmailResponderProps> = ({
                     <div className="p-6">
                         
                         {/* Contact Info */}
-                        <div className="bg-gray-50 rounded-xl p-4 mb-6">
-                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-2">📬 Kontakt-Informationen</h3>
+                        <div className="bg-stone-50 border border-stone-200 rounded-xl p-4 mb-6">
+                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-stone-800 mb-2">📬 Kontakt-Informationen</h3>
                             <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
                                 <div>
-                                    <span className="text-sm text-gray-600">Name:</span>
-                                    <p className="font-medium text-gray-900">{contactName}</p>
+                                    <span className="text-sm text-stone-500">Name:</span>
+                                    <p className="font-medium text-stone-900">{contactName}</p>
                                 </div>
                                 <div>
-                                    <span className="text-sm text-gray-600">E-Mail:</span>
-                                    <p className="font-medium text-gray-900">{contactEmail}</p>
+                                    <span className="text-sm text-stone-500">E-Mail:</span>
+                                    <p className="font-medium text-stone-900">{contactEmail}</p>
                                 </div>
                             </div>
                         </div>
 
                         {/* Original Message Preview */}
-                        <div className="bg-blue-50 rounded-xl p-4 mb-6">
-                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-blue-800 mb-2">💬 Ursprüngliche Nachricht</h3>
-                            <div className="bg-white rounded-lg p-3 border-l-4 border-blue-500">
-                                <p className="text-gray-700 text-sm whitespace-pre-wrap">{originalMessage}</p>
+                        <div className="bg-stone-50 border border-stone-200 rounded-xl p-4 mb-6">
+                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-stone-800 mb-2">💬 Ursprüngliche Nachricht</h3>
+                            <div className="bg-white rounded-lg p-3 border-l-4 border-blue-500 shadow-sm">
+                                <p className="text-stone-700 text-sm whitespace-pre-wrap">{originalMessage}</p>
                             </div>
                         </div>
 
                         {/* Template Selection */}
                         <div className="mb-6">
-                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4">🎨 Template auswählen</h3>
+                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-stone-800 mb-4">🎨 Template auswählen</h3>
                             <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
                                 {Object.entries(templates).map(([key, template]) => (
                                     <div
                                         key={key}
                                         className={`relative cursor-pointer rounded-xl border-2 transition-all duration-200 ${
                                             selectedTemplate === key
-                                                ? 'border-blue-500 bg-blue-50 shadow-lg scale-105'
-                                                : 'border-gray-200 hover:border-gray-300 hover:shadow-md'
+                                                ? 'border-stone-500 bg-stone-50 shadow-md'
+                                                : 'border-stone-200 hover:border-stone-300 hover:shadow-sm'
                                         }`}
                                         onClick={() => setSelectedTemplate(key as keyof typeof templates)}
                                     >
-                                        <div className={`bg-gradient-to-r ${template.color} text-white p-4 rounded-t-xl`}>
+                                        <div className={`p-4 rounded-t-xl bg-white border-b border-stone-100`}>
                                             <div className="text-center">
                                                 <div className="text-3xl mb-2">{template.icon}</div>
-                                                <h4 className="font-bold text-lg">{template.name}</h4>
+                                                <h4 className="font-bold text-lg text-stone-900">{template.name}</h4>
                                             </div>
                                         </div>
                                         <div className="p-4">
-                                            <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 text-center">{template.description}</p>
+                                            <p className="text-sm text-stone-600 text-center">{template.description}</p>
                                         </div>
                                         {selectedTemplate === key && (
                                             <div className="absolute top-2 right-2">
-                                                <div className="w-6 h-6 bg-blue-500 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center">
+                                                <div className="w-6 h-6 bg-stone-600 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center">
                                                     <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-white" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
                                                         <path fillRule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clipRule="evenodd" />
                                                     </svg>
@@ -171,15 +171,15 @@ export const EmailResponder: React.FC<EmailResponderProps> = ({
 
                         {/* Preview */}
                         <div className="mb-6">
-                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4">👀 Vorschau</h3>
-                            <div className="bg-gray-100 rounded-xl p-4">
-                                <div className="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm border">
-                                    <div className={`bg-gradient-to-r ${templates[selectedTemplate].color} text-white p-4 rounded-t-lg`}>
-                                        <h4 className="font-bold text-lg">{templates[selectedTemplate].icon} {templates[selectedTemplate].name}</h4>
-                                        <p className="text-sm opacity-90">An: {contactName}</p>
+                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-stone-800 mb-4">👀 Vorschau</h3>
+                            <div className="bg-stone-100 rounded-xl p-4 border border-stone-200">
+                                <div className="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm border border-stone-200">
+                                    <div className="p-4 rounded-t-lg bg-stone-50 border-b border-stone-100">
+                                        <h4 className="font-bold text-lg text-stone-900">{templates[selectedTemplate].icon} {templates[selectedTemplate].name}</h4>
+                                        <p className="text-sm text-stone-500">An: {contactName}</p>
                                     </div>
                                     <div className="p-4">
-                                        <p className="text-sm text-gray-600">
+                                        <p className="text-sm text-stone-600">
                                             {selectedTemplate === 'welcome' && 'Freundliche Begrüßung mit Portfolio-Links und nächsten Schritten'}
                                             {selectedTemplate === 'project' && 'Professionelle Projekt-Antwort mit Arbeitsprozess und CTA'}
                                             {selectedTemplate === 'quick' && 'Schnelle, kurze Bestätigung der Nachricht'}
@@ -193,14 +193,14 @@ export const EmailResponder: React.FC<EmailResponderProps> = ({
                         <div className="flex gap-4">
                             <button
                                 onClick={onClose}
-                                className="flex-1 px-6 py-3 border border-gray-300 text-gray-700 rounded-xl hover:bg-gray-50 transition-colors font-medium"
+                                className="flex-1 px-6 py-3 border border-stone-300 text-stone-700 rounded-xl hover:bg-stone-50 transition-colors font-medium"
                             >
                                 Abbrechen
                             </button>
                             <button
                                 onClick={handleSendEmail}
                                 disabled={isLoading}
-                                className="flex-1 px-6 py-3 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-purple-600 text-white rounded-xl hover:from-blue-700 hover:to-purple-700 transition-all font-medium disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                                className="flex-1 px-6 py-3 bg-stone-900 text-white rounded-xl hover:bg-stone-800 transition-all font-medium disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
                             >
                                 {isLoading ? (
                                     <>
diff --git a/components/ImportExport.tsx b/components/ImportExport.tsx
index c76391d..2280cf4 100644
--- a/components/ImportExport.tsx
+++ b/components/ImportExport.tsx
@@ -99,23 +99,23 @@ export default function ImportExport() {
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="admin-glass-card rounded-lg p-6">
-      <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-white mb-4 flex items-center">
-        <FileText className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-blue-400" />
+    <div className="bg-white border border-stone-200 rounded-xl p-6">
+      <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-stone-900 mb-4 flex items-center">
+        <FileText className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-stone-600" />
         Import & Export
       </h3>
       
       <div className="space-y-4">
         {/* Export Section */}
-        <div className="admin-glass-light rounded-lg p-4">
-          <h4 className="font-medium text-white mb-2">Export Projekte</h4>
-          <p className="text-sm text-white/70 mb-3">
+        <div className="bg-stone-50 border border-stone-200 rounded-xl p-4">
+          <h4 className="font-medium text-stone-900 mb-2">Export Projekte</h4>
+          <p className="text-sm text-stone-600 mb-3">
             Alle Projekte als JSON-Datei herunterladen
           </p>
           <button
             onClick={handleExport}
             disabled={isExporting}
-            className="flex items-center px-4 py-2 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 hover:scale-105 transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+            className="flex items-center px-4 py-2 bg-stone-900 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-stone-800 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
           >
             <Download className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />
             {isExporting ? 'Exportiere...' : 'Exportieren'}
@@ -123,12 +123,12 @@ export default function ImportExport() {
         </div>
 
         {/* Import Section */}
-        <div className="admin-glass-light rounded-lg p-4">
-          <h4 className="font-medium text-white mb-2">Import Projekte</h4>
-          <p className="text-sm text-white/70 mb-3">
+        <div className="bg-stone-50 border border-stone-200 rounded-xl p-4">
+          <h4 className="font-medium text-stone-900 mb-2">Import Projekte</h4>
+          <p className="text-sm text-stone-600 mb-3">
             JSON-Datei mit Projekten hochladen
           </p>
-          <label className="flex items-center px-4 py-2 bg-green-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-green-700 hover:scale-105 transition-all cursor-pointer">
+          <label className="flex items-center px-4 py-2 bg-stone-900 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-stone-800 transition-colors cursor-pointer w-fit">
             <Upload className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />
             {isImporting ? 'Importiere...' : 'Datei auswählen'}
             <input
@@ -143,16 +143,16 @@ export default function ImportExport() {
 
         {/* Import Results */}
         {importResult && (
-          <div className="admin-glass-light rounded-lg p-4">
-            <h4 className="font-medium text-white mb-2 flex items-center">
+          <div className="bg-stone-50 border border-stone-200 rounded-xl p-4">
+            <h4 className="font-medium text-stone-900 mb-2 flex items-center">
               {importResult.success ? (
-                <CheckCircle className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-green-400" />
+                <CheckCircle className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-green-600" />
               ) : (
-                <AlertCircle className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-red-400" />
+                <AlertCircle className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-red-600" />
               )}
               Import Ergebnis
             </h4>
-            <div className="text-sm text-white/70 space-y-1">
+            <div className="text-sm text-stone-600 space-y-1">
               <p><strong>Importiert:</strong> {importResult.results.imported}</p>
               <p><strong>Übersprungen:</strong> {importResult.results.skipped}</p>
               {importResult.results.errors.length > 0 && (
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ export default function ImportExport() {
                   <p><strong>Fehler:</strong></p>
                   <ul className="list-disc list-inside ml-4">
                     {importResult.results.errors.map((error, index) => (
-                      <li key={index} className="text-red-400">{error}</li>
+                      <li key={index} className="text-red-600">{error}</li>
                     ))}
                   </ul>
                 </div>
diff --git a/components/ModernAdminDashboard.tsx b/components/ModernAdminDashboard.tsx
index 8024a00..6fd6587 100644
--- a/components/ModernAdminDashboard.tsx
+++ b/components/ModernAdminDashboard.tsx
@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ const ModernAdminDashboard: React.FC<ModernAdminDashboardProps> = ({ isAuthentic
                           <Activity size={20} className="text-stone-400" />
                         </div>
                         <p className="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-stone-900">{stats.totalViews.toLocaleString()}</p>
-                        <p className="text-blue-600 text-xs font-medium">{stats.totalUsers} users</p>
+                        <p className="text-stone-600 text-xs font-medium">{stats.totalUsers} users</p>
                       </div>
                     </div>
 
diff --git a/components/PerformanceDashboard.tsx b/components/PerformanceDashboard.tsx
index ac7f63c..6110bf3 100644
--- a/components/PerformanceDashboard.tsx
+++ b/components/PerformanceDashboard.tsx
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ export const PerformanceDashboard: React.FC = () => {
           setIsVisible(true);
           trackEvent('dashboard-toggle', { action: 'show' });
         }}
-        className="fixed bottom-4 right-4 bg-blue-600 text-white px-4 py-2 rounded-lg shadow-lg hover:bg-blue-700 transition-colors z-50"
+        className="fixed bottom-4 right-4 bg-white text-stone-700 border border-stone-200 px-4 py-2 rounded-lg shadow-md hover:bg-stone-50 transition-colors z-50"
       >
         📊 Performance
       </button>
diff --git a/components/ProjectManager.tsx b/components/ProjectManager.tsx
index 7373dc4..86fca66 100644
--- a/components/ProjectManager.tsx
+++ b/components/ProjectManager.tsx
@@ -52,7 +52,6 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
   const [viewMode, setViewMode] = useState<'grid' | 'list'>('grid');
   const [searchTerm, setSearchTerm] = useState('');
   const [selectedCategory, setSelectedCategory] = useState<string>('all');
-  // Editor is now a separate page - no modal state needed
 
   const categories = ['all', 'Web Development', 'Full-Stack', 'Web Application', 'Mobile App', 'Design'];
 
@@ -77,10 +76,6 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
     }
   };
 
-  // closeEditor removed - editor is now separate page
-
-  // saveProject removed - editor is now separate page
-
   const deleteProject = async (projectId: string) => {
     if (!confirm('Are you sure you want to delete this project?')) return;
     
@@ -100,9 +95,9 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
 
   const getStatusColor = (project: Project) => {
     if (project.published) {
-      return project.featured ? 'text-purple-400 bg-purple-500/20' : 'text-green-400 bg-green-500/20';
+      return project.featured ? 'text-stone-700 bg-stone-200' : 'text-green-700 bg-green-100';
     }
-    return 'text-yellow-400 bg-yellow-500/20';
+    return 'text-yellow-700 bg-yellow-100';
   };
 
   const getStatusText = (project: Project) => {
@@ -117,20 +112,20 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
       {/* Header */}
       <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center justify-between gap-4">
         <div>
-          <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold text-white">Project Management</h1>
-          <p className="text-white/80">{projects.length} projects • {projects.filter(p => p.published).length} published</p>
+          <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold text-stone-900">Project Management</h1>
+          <p className="text-stone-500">{projects.length} projects • {projects.filter(p => p.published).length} published</p>
         </div>
         <div className="flex items-center space-x-3">
           <button
             onClick={onProjectsChange}
-            className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 admin-glass-light rounded-xl hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-200"
+            className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-4 py-2 bg-stone-100 border border-stone-200 rounded-xl hover:bg-stone-200 transition-all duration-200"
           >
-            <RefreshCw className="w-4 h-4 text-blue-400" />
-            <span className="text-white font-medium">Refresh</span>
+            <RefreshCw className="w-4 h-4 text-stone-600" />
+            <span className="text-stone-700 font-medium">Refresh</span>
           </button>
           <button
             onClick={() => openEditor()}
-            className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-6 py-2 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-500 to-purple-500 text-white rounded-xl hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-200 shadow-lg"
+            className="flex items-center space-x-2 px-6 py-2 bg-stone-900 text-white rounded-xl hover:bg-stone-800 transition-all duration-200 shadow-md"
           >
             <Plus size={18} />
             <span className="font-medium">New Project</span>
@@ -142,13 +137,13 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
       <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-4">
         {/* Search */}
         <div className="relative flex-1">
-          <Search className="absolute left-3 top-1/2 transform -translate-y-1/2 w-4 h-4 text-white/60" />
+          <Search className="absolute left-3 top-1/2 transform -translate-y-1/2 w-4 h-4 text-stone-400" />
           <input
             type="text"
             placeholder="Search projects..."
             value={searchTerm}
             onChange={(e) => setSearchTerm(e.target.value)}
-            className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-3 admin-glass-light border border-white/30 rounded-xl text-white placeholder-white/50 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500"
+            className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-3 bg-white border border-stone-200 rounded-xl text-stone-900 placeholder:text-stone-400 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-stone-400"
           />
         </div>
 
@@ -156,23 +151,23 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
         <select
           value={selectedCategory}
           onChange={(e) => setSelectedCategory(e.target.value)}
-          className="px-4 py-3 admin-glass-light border border-white/30 rounded-xl text-white focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 bg-transparent"
+          className="px-4 py-3 bg-white border border-stone-200 rounded-xl text-stone-900 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-stone-400"
         >
           {categories.map(category => (
-            <option key={category} value={category} className="bg-gray-800">
+            <option key={category} value={category} className="bg-white text-stone-900">
               {category === 'all' ? 'All Categories' : category}
             </option>
           ))}
         </select>
 
         {/* View Toggle */}
-        <div className="flex items-center space-x-1 admin-glass-light rounded-xl p-1">
+        <div className="flex items-center space-x-1 bg-white border border-stone-200 rounded-xl p-1">
           <button
             onClick={() => setViewMode('grid')}
             className={`p-2 rounded-lg transition-all duration-200 ${
               viewMode === 'grid'
-                ? 'bg-blue-500/40 text-blue-300'
-                : 'text-white/70 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/10'
+                ? 'bg-stone-100 text-stone-900'
+                : 'text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 hover:bg-stone-50'
             }`}
           >
             <Grid className="w-4 h-4" />
@@ -181,8 +176,8 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
             onClick={() => setViewMode('list')}
             className={`p-2 rounded-lg transition-all duration-200 ${
               viewMode === 'list'
-                ? 'bg-blue-500/40 text-blue-300'
-                : 'text-white/70 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/10'
+                ? 'bg-stone-100 text-stone-900'
+                : 'text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 hover:bg-stone-50'
             }`}
           >
             <List className="w-4 h-4" />
@@ -198,24 +193,24 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
               key={project.id}
               initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
               animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
-              className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-300 group"
+              className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg transition-all duration-300 group bg-white border border-stone-200"
             >
               {/* Project Header */}
               <div className="flex items-start justify-between mb-4">
                 <div className="flex-1">
-                  <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-white mb-1">{project.title}</h3>
-                  <p className="text-white/70 text-sm">{project.category}</p>
+                  <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-stone-900 mb-1">{project.title}</h3>
+                  <p className="text-stone-500 text-sm">{project.category}</p>
                 </div>
                 <div className="flex items-center space-x-1 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity">
                   <button
                     onClick={() => openEditor(project)}
-                    className="p-2 text-white/70 hover:text-blue-400 hover:bg-white/10 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="p-2 text-stone-500 hover:text-stone-700 hover:bg-stone-100 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                   >
                     <Edit size={16} />
                   </button>
                   <button
                     onClick={() => deleteProject(project.id)}
-                    className="p-2 text-white/70 hover:text-red-400 hover:bg-white/10 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                    className="p-2 text-stone-500 hover:text-red-600 hover:bg-stone-100 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                   >
                     <Trash2 size={16} />
                   </button>
@@ -225,7 +220,7 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
               {/* Project Content */}
               <div className="space-y-4">
                 <div>
-                  <p className="text-white/70 text-sm line-clamp-2 leading-relaxed">{project.description}</p>
+                  <p className="text-stone-600 text-sm line-clamp-2 leading-relaxed">{project.description}</p>
                 </div>
 
                 {/* Tags */}
@@ -234,13 +229,13 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
                     {project.tags.slice(0, 3).map((tag) => (
                       <span
                         key={tag}
-                        className="px-2 py-1 bg-white/10 text-white/70 rounded-full text-xs"
+                        className="px-2 py-1 bg-stone-100 text-stone-600 border border-stone-200 rounded-full text-xs"
                       >
                         {tag}
                       </span>
                     ))}
                     {project.tags.length > 3 && (
-                      <span className="px-2 py-1 bg-white/10 text-white/70 rounded-full text-xs">
+                      <span className="px-2 py-1 bg-stone-100 text-stone-600 border border-stone-200 rounded-full text-xs">
                         +{project.tags.length - 3}
                       </span>
                     )}
@@ -258,7 +253,7 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
                         href={project.github}
                         target="_blank"
                         rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                        className="p-1 text-white/60 hover:text-white transition-colors"
+                        className="p-1 text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 transition-colors"
                       >
                         <Github size={14} />
                       </a>
@@ -268,7 +263,7 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
                         href={project.live}
                         target="_blank"
                         rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                        className="p-1 text-white/60 hover:text-white transition-colors"
+                        className="p-1 text-stone-400 hover:text-stone-900 transition-colors"
                       >
                         <Globe size={14} />
                       </a>
@@ -277,18 +272,18 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
                 </div>
 
                 {/* Analytics */}
-                <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-2 pt-3 border-t border-white/10">
+                <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-2 pt-3 border-t border-stone-100">
                   <div className="text-center">
-                    <p className="text-white font-bold text-sm">{project.analytics?.views || 0}</p>
-                    <p className="text-white/60 text-xs">Views</p>
+                    <p className="text-stone-900 font-bold text-sm">{project.analytics?.views || 0}</p>
+                    <p className="text-stone-500 text-xs">Views</p>
                   </div>
                   <div className="text-center">
-                    <p className="text-white font-bold text-sm">{project.analytics?.likes || 0}</p>
-                    <p className="text-white/60 text-xs">Likes</p>
+                    <p className="text-stone-900 font-bold text-sm">{project.analytics?.likes || 0}</p>
+                    <p className="text-stone-500 text-xs">Likes</p>
                   </div>
                   <div className="text-center">
-                    <p className="text-white font-bold text-sm">{project.performance?.lighthouse || 90}</p>
-                    <p className="text-white/60 text-xs">Score</p>
+                    <p className="text-stone-900 font-bold text-sm">{project.performance?.lighthouse || 90}</p>
+                    <p className="text-stone-500 text-xs">Score</p>
                   </div>
                 </div>
               </div>
@@ -302,13 +297,13 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
               key={project.id}
               initial={{ opacity: 0, x: -20 }}
               animate={{ opacity: 1, x: 0 }}
-              className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl hover:scale-[1.01] transition-all duration-300 group"
+              className="admin-glass-card p-6 rounded-xl hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 group bg-white border border-stone-200"
             >
               <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
                 <div className="flex items-center space-x-4">
                   <div className="flex-1">
-                    <h3 className="text-white font-bold text-lg">{project.title}</h3>
-                    <p className="text-white/70 text-sm">{project.category}</p>
+                    <h3 className="text-stone-900 font-bold text-lg">{project.title}</h3>
+                    <p className="text-stone-500 text-sm">{project.category}</p>
                   </div>
                 </div>
                 
@@ -316,7 +311,7 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
                   <span className={`px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-medium ${getStatusColor(project)}`}>
                     {getStatusText(project)}
                   </span>
-                  <div className="flex items-center space-x-3 text-white/60 text-sm">
+                  <div className="flex items-center space-x-3 text-stone-500 text-sm">
                     <span>{project.analytics?.views || 0} views</span>
                     <span>•</span>
                     <span>{new Date(project.updatedAt).toLocaleDateString()}</span>
@@ -324,13 +319,13 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
                   <div className="flex items-center space-x-1 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity">
                     <button
                       onClick={() => openEditor(project)}
-                      className="p-2 text-white/70 hover:text-blue-400 hover:bg-white/10 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                      className="p-2 text-stone-500 hover:text-stone-700 hover:bg-stone-100 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                     >
                       <Edit size={16} />
                     </button>
                     <button
                       onClick={() => deleteProject(project.id)}
-                      className="p-2 text-white/70 hover:text-red-400 hover:bg-white/10 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+                      className="p-2 text-stone-500 hover:text-red-600 hover:bg-stone-100 rounded-lg transition-colors"
                     >
                       <Trash2 size={16} />
                     </button>
@@ -341,8 +336,6 @@ export const ProjectManager: React.FC<ProjectManagerProps> = ({
           ))}
         </div>
       )}
-
-      {/* Editor is now a separate page at /editor */}
     </div>
   );
 };
diff --git a/components/Toast.tsx b/components/Toast.tsx
index 7006a03..bac6fb3 100644
--- a/components/Toast.tsx
+++ b/components/Toast.tsx
@@ -50,9 +50,9 @@ const ToastItem = ({ toast, onRemove }: ToastProps) => {
       case 'warning':
         return <AlertTriangle className="w-5 h-5 text-yellow-400" />;
       case 'info':
-        return <Info className="w-5 h-5 text-blue-400" />;
+        return <Info className="w-5 h-5 text-stone-400" />;
       default:
-        return <Info className="w-5 h-5 text-blue-400" />;
+        return <Info className="w-5 h-5 text-stone-400" />;
     }
   };
 
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ const ToastItem = ({ toast, onRemove }: ToastProps) => {
           initial={{ width: '100%' }}
           animate={{ width: '0%' }}
           transition={{ duration: (toast.duration || 5000) / 1000, ease: "linear" }}
-          className="absolute bottom-0 left-0 h-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-400 to-green-400 rounded-b-xl"
+          className="absolute bottom-0 left-0 h-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-stone-400 to-stone-600 rounded-b-xl"
         />
       )}
     </motion.div>