Toned down color scheme. Added modernization

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+# CVE Dashboard - Color Scheme Modernization
+
+## Overview
+Successfully modernized the color scheme from retro 80s/neon arcade aesthetic to a professional, sophisticated tactical intelligence platform look.
+
+## Color Palette Changes
+
+### Before (Neon/Retro)
+- **Accent**: `#00D9FF` - Bright cyan (too neon)
+- **Warning**: `#FFB800` - Bright yellow/orange (too saturated)
+- **Danger**: `#FF3366` - Neon pink/red
+- **Success**: `#00FF88` - Bright green (too bright)
+- **Background Dark**: `#0A0E27`, `#131937`, `#1E2749`
+
+### After (Modern Professional)
+- **Accent**: `#0EA5E9` - Sky Blue (professional, refined cyan)
+- **Warning**: `#F59E0B` - Amber (sophisticated, warm)
+- **Danger**: `#EF4444` - Modern Red (urgent but refined)
+- **Success**: `#10B981` - Emerald (professional green)
+- **Background Dark**: `#0F172A`, `#1E293B`, `#334155` (Tailwind Slate palette)
+
+## Design Philosophy
+
+### Refinement Approach
+1. **Reduced Glow Intensity**: Lowered opacity and blur radius on all glows from 0.9 to 0.4-0.5
+2. **Subtler Borders**: Changed from 3px bright borders to 1.5-2px refined borders
+3. **Professional Gradients**: Updated background gradients to use slate tones instead of stark blues
+4. **Sophisticated Shadows**: Reduced shadow intensity while maintaining depth
+5. **Text Shadow Refinement**: Reduced from aggressive glows to subtle halos
+
+### Key Changes
+
+#### Severity Badges
+- **Critical**: Neon pink → Modern red with refined glow
+- **High**: Bright yellow → Amber with warm tones
+- **Medium**: Bright cyan → Sky blue professional
+- **Low**: Bright green → Emerald sophisticated
+
+#### Interactive Elements
+- **Buttons**: Reduced glow from 25px to 20px radius, lowered opacity
+- **Input Fields**: More subtle focus states, refined borders
+- **Cards**: Gentler hover effects, professional elevation
+- **Stat Cards**: Refined top accent lines, subtle glows
+
+#### Layout Components
+- **Wiki Panel**: Updated to emerald accent with professional borders
+- **Calendar**: Sky blue accent with refined styling
+- **Tickets Panel**: Amber accent maintaining urgency without neon feel
+- **CVE Cards**: Slate-based gradients with professional depth
+
+## Technical Implementation
+
+### Files Modified
+1. **App.css**: Updated all CSS variables, component styles, and utility classes
+2. **App.js**: Updated inline STYLES object and all JSX color references
+
+### CSS Variables Updated
+```css
+--intel-darkest: #0F172A
+--intel-dark: #1E293B
+--intel-medium: #334155
+--intel-accent: #0EA5E9
+--intel-warning: #F59E0B
+--intel-danger: #EF4444
+--intel-success: #10B981
+--intel-grid: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08)
+```
+
+### Maintained Features
+✓ Pulsing button effects on hover/click
+✓ Scanning line animation
+✓ Card hover elevations
+✓ Badge glow dots
+✓ Grid background effect
+✓ Three-column layout
+✓ All interactive functionality
+
+## Result
+The dashboard now presents a modern, professional tactical intelligence platform aesthetic while preserving all the visual interest, depth, and functionality that made the original design engaging. The color scheme feels premium and sophisticated rather than arcade-like, suitable for enterprise security operations.