How shadcn/ui charts actually work: what ChartContainer does, how ChartConfig drives colors, and what breaks when you move from Recharts 2 to Recharts 3.

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Learn how semantic colors work in shadcn/ui — why naming colors by role instead of hue keeps your UI consistent, accessible, and easy to theme across light and dark mode.

A step-by-step guide for pasting Tailwind v4 @theme CSS variables from a shadcn theme generator into your globals.css. Covers the new CSS-first theming workflow, common mistakes, and how to fix them fast.

A practical 2026 comparison of Figma design system kits that map cleanly to code, with notes on variables, plugins, maintenance, and pricing.