4-Color The Golden State Palette
4-color palette · Warm · Light · Analogous harmony
4-Color The Golden State Palette
4-color palette · Warm temperature · Light tone · Analogous harmony
CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #DDE8B9;
--c-earthy-2: #E8D2AE;
--c-earthy-3: #CB8589;
--c-earthy-4: #796465;
}
About this palette
This 4-color earthy palette runs from Aloe Cream (#DDE8B9) as its lightest tone to Paradise Grape (#796465) as its darkest. It blends Aloe Cream, The Golden State, Almond Rose and Paradise Grape into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. None of the 6 in-palette color pairings clear the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1), so pair these colors with black or white for body text.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
0 of 6 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.