CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #DEDFD5;
--c-earthy-2: #8AB176;
--c-earthy-3: #D59D50;
--c-earthy-4: #B54646;
--c-earthy-5: #21202A;
--c-earthy-6: #754E89;
--c-earthy-7: #2A62AF;
--c-earthy-8: #4AB9B9;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Salt Cellar (#DEDFD5) as its lightest tone to To Hell and Black (#21202A) as its darkest. It blends Salt Cellar, Hakusai Green, Saffron Robe, Empower, To Hell and Black, Cleopatra’s Gown, Rainbow Bright and Arctic Green 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 #DEDFD5 on #21202A at 11.97:1.
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.