CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #C9CCA1;
--c-earthy-2: #CAA05A;
--c-earthy-3: #AE6A47;
--c-earthy-4: #8B4049;
--c-earthy-5: #543344;
--c-earthy-6: #515262;
--c-earthy-7: #63787D;
--c-earthy-8: #8EA091;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Mint Ice Green (#C9CCA1) as its lightest tone to Blackberry Tart (#543344) as its darkest. It blends Mint Ice Green, Warm Leather, Auric Copper, Silk Satin, Blackberry Tart, Black Orchid, Crater Lake and Hillside View into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 2 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #C9CCA1 on #543344 at 6.53:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
2 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.