// Help text
//
// Apply to any element you wish to create light text for placement immediately
// below a form control. Use for general help, formatting, or instructional text.
.help-block {
  display: block; // account for any element using help-block
  margin-top: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: lighten($text-color, 25%); // lighten the text some for contrast
}