CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #AA5E3E;
--c-earthy-2: #D99951;
--c-earthy-3: #DBB66C;
--c-earthy-4: #9F8236;
--c-earthy-5: #636D56;
--c-earthy-6: #ABB07F;
--c-earthy-7: #65946D;
--c-earthy-8: #BAC25F;
--c-earthy-9: #173F37;
}
About this palette
This 9-color earthy palette runs from Wild Willow (#BAC25F) as its lightest tone to Botanical Night (#173F37) as its darkest. It blends Pretty Parasol, Poseidon’s Gold, Yellow Lab, Cloisonné Gold, Sea Fern, Stuffed Olive, Turtle Creek, Wild Willow and Botanical Night into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 36 color pairings, 4 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #BAC25F on #173F37 at 6.09:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
4 of 36 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.