CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #8BC7BF;
--c-earthy-2: #5796A1;
--c-earthy-3: #524BB3;
--c-earthy-4: #471B6E;
--c-earthy-5: #702782;
--c-earthy-6: #B0455A;
--c-earthy-7: #DE8B6F;
--c-earthy-8: #EBD694;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Tainted Gold (#EBD694) as its lightest tone to Fading Horizon (#471B6E) as its darkest. It blends Holiday Turquoise, Star City, Swiss Plum, Fading Horizon, Sapphire Siren, Cherry Wine, Guava Jam and Tainted Gold into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 6 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #471B6E on #EBD694 at 8.84:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
6 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.