CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #1D0D2B;
--c-earthy-2: #391633;
--c-earthy-3: #512531;
--c-earthy-4: #794033;
--c-earthy-5: #9E7E34;
--c-earthy-6: #BEC187;
--c-earthy-7: #66A573;
--c-earthy-8: #2B7B74;
--c-earthy-9: #263044;
}
About this palette
This 9-color earthy palette runs from Kiss a Frog (#BEC187) as its lightest tone to Midnight Monarch (#1D0D2B) as its darkest. It blends Midnight Monarch, Nightly Voyager, Carambar, Aged Teak, Arlington Bronze, Kiss a Frog, Aqua Forest, Elm and Crow Black into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 36 color pairings, 8 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #1D0D2B on #BEC187 at 9.76:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
8 of 36 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.