:root {
  /* your brand colours */
  --eg-navy:  #0B2240;
  --eg-blue:  #2D8DCC;
  --eg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --eg-grey:  #DDDDDD;
}

.timeline-item .content {
  background: var(--eg-white);     /* solid white background */
  color: var(--eg-navy);           /* dark navy text for max contrast */
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1 !important;           /* ensure it’s fully opaque */
  z-index: 2;                      /* float above the timeline line */
}

/* little arrows matching the white card */
.timeline-item .content::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--eg-white);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  top: 1.5rem;
}
.timeline-item.left .content::after {
  right: -7px;
}
.timeline-item.right .content::after {
  left: -7px;
}

/* Left items use navy arrows */
.timeline-item.left .content::after {
  background: var(--eg-navy);
}

/* Right items use blue arrows */
.timeline-item.right .content::after {
  background: var(--eg-blue);
}


/* icons can stay your brand blue, or switch to navy if you prefer */
.timeline-item .content i.fa {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--eg-blue);
}