CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #BAC2B1;
--c-earthy-2: #CBD4C2;
--c-earthy-3: #D1DDC2;
--c-earthy-4: #DBEBC0;
--c-earthy-5: #CFCFAD;
--c-earthy-6: #AE9685;
--c-earthy-7: #815355;
--c-earthy-8: #523249;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Mellow Mint (#DBEBC0) as its lightest tone to Grimace (#523249) as its darkest. It blends Kimberley Tree, Carrot Flower, Balance, Mellow Mint, Longbeard Grey, Quicksand, Lampoon and Grimace 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 #DBEBC0 on #523249 at 8.72:1.
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.