CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #1A080E;
--c-earthy-2: #3D203B;
--c-earthy-3: #543246;
--c-earthy-4: #773A4D;
--c-earthy-5: #A75252;
--c-earthy-6: #CF7862;
--c-earthy-7: #FFCE9C;
}
About this palette
This 7-color earthy palette runs from Melon Sprinkle (#FFCE9C) as its lightest tone to Noir Fiction (#1A080E) as its darkest. It blends Noir Fiction, Kokimurasaki Purple, Blackberry Tart, July Ruby, Red Rock, Terra Orange and Melon Sprinkle into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 21 color pairings, 5 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #1A080E on #FFCE9C at 13.42:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
5 of 21 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.