CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #000000;
--c-earthy-2: #55415F;
--c-earthy-3: #646964;
--c-earthy-4: #D77355;
--c-earthy-5: #508CD7;
--c-earthy-6: #64B964;
--c-earthy-7: #E6C86E;
--c-earthy-8: #DCF5FF;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Glacial Day (#DCF5FF) as its lightest tone to Black (#000000) as its darkest. It blends Black, Navy Cosmos, Black Locust, Peachy Scene, Blue Dart, Boring Green, Le Bon Dijon and Glacial Day into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 8 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #000000 on #DCF5FF at 18.55:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
8 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.