CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #DAF2E9;
--c-earthy-2: #95E0CC;
--c-earthy-3: #39707A;
--c-earthy-4: #23495D;
--c-earthy-5: #1C2638;
--c-earthy-6: #9B222B;
--c-earthy-7: #F14E52;
}
About this palette
This 7-color earthy palette runs from Diluted Mint (#DAF2E9) as its lightest tone to Midnight Express (#1C2638) as its darkest. It blends Diluted Mint, Beach Glass, Grand Rapids, Arapawa, Midnight Express, Haute Couture and Pastel Strawberry into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 21 color pairings, 7 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #DAF2E9 on #1C2638 at 12.91:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
7 of 21 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.