CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #221228;
--c-earthy-2: #652654;
--c-earthy-3: #9E3455;
--c-earthy-4: #E56349;
--c-earthy-5: #35377C;
--c-earthy-6: #3D65A1;
--c-earthy-7: #60A4B5;
--c-earthy-8: #86DEC3;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Fresh Mist (#86DEC3) as its lightest tone to Inside (#221228) as its darkest. It blends Inside, Velvet Mauve, Raspberry Ice Red, Heirloom Blush, Ballpoint Indigo, Mariner, Seaside and Fresh Mist into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 5 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #221228 on #86DEC3 at 11.18:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
5 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.