Functional status — borders + dots only, never fills
Error--status-error#B33A2E · brick red
Warning--status-warn#C28000 · deep mustard
Success--status-success#2F6B3A · muted forest
Info--status-info#2E5C8A · muted ink-blue

Distinct from S0–S4 signal strength. Use sparingly: a 2px left-border on banners, a small dot next to status text, or as currentColor on an icon. If even this feels too colourful for a context, fall back to ink and the existing yellow accent — the system still parses without these.