CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #1E2733;
--c-earthy-2: #423834;
--c-earthy-3: #514257;
--c-earthy-4: #496C88;
--c-earthy-5: #A06A77;
--c-earthy-6: #7CA296;
--c-earthy-7: #DCAC7F;
--c-earthy-8: #E3DDCE;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Quail Egg (#E3DDCE) as its lightest tone to Abyssal Anchorfish Blue (#1E2733) as its darkest. It blends Abyssal Anchorfish Blue, Rockweed, Blackberry Harvest, Wedgewood, Concerto, Mountain Outlook, Caramel Drizzle and Quail Egg into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 7 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #1E2733 on #E3DDCE at 11.13:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
7 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.