CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #292829;
--c-earthy-2: #A65A66;
--c-earthy-3: #748530;
--c-earthy-4: #677B80;
--c-earthy-5: #C4A44D;
--c-earthy-6: #BDB099;
--c-earthy-7: #D6C0AE;
}
About this palette
This 7-color earthy palette runs from Elusive Dawn (#D6C0AE) as its lightest tone to Chromaphobic Black (#292829) as its darkest. It blends Chromaphobic Black, Delicate Prunus, Pesto di Rucola, Labradorite, Creed, British Khaki and Elusive Dawn into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 21 color pairings, 3 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #292829 on #D6C0AE at 8.4:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
3 of 21 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.