CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #40263E;
--c-earthy-2: #5979A6;
--c-earthy-3: #84C2A3;
--c-earthy-4: #EFE8C3;
--c-earthy-5: #EFEFEF;
--c-earthy-6: #CBC7D6;
--c-earthy-7: #D06060;
--c-earthy-8: #773971;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Crystal Bell (#EFEFEF) as its lightest tone to Profound Mauve (#40263E) as its darkest. It blends Profound Mauve, Vinca, Baby Cake, Ethereal Green, Crystal Bell, Dreamweaver, Happy Hearts and Eminence 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 #40263E on #EFEFEF at 11.67:1.
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.