# no-base-design-tokens This rule checks that CSS declarations do not use [base color token variables](https://acorn.firefox.com/latest/desktop/design-tokens/how-design-tokens-work/overview-YYp6MVjt#section-base-a3) directly. Instead, developers should reference higher-level, semantic tokens to ensure color usage is consistent and maintainable. ## Examples of incorrect code for this rule ```css a { color: var(--color-blue-60); } ``` ```css .custom-button { background-color: var(--color-gray-90); } ``` ## Examples of correct code for this rule ```css a { color: var(--text-color-link); } ``` ```css :root { --custom-button-background-color: var(--color-gray-90); } .custom-button { background-color: var(--custom-button-background-color); } ```