CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #0D0C11;
--c-earthy-2: #472A36;
--c-earthy-3: #7D3B48;
--c-earthy-4: #A35454;
--c-earthy-5: #BC6A6A;
--c-earthy-6: #D58A78;
--c-earthy-7: #FBB396;
}
About this palette
This 7-color earthy palette runs from Mermaid Cheeks (#FBB396) as its lightest tone to Midnight Oil (#0D0C11) as its darkest. It blends Midnight Oil, Wine Tasting, Ripe Rhubarb, The Ego Has Landed, Watermelon Crush, Zanci and Mermaid Cheeks into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 21 color pairings, 6 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #0D0C11 on #FBB396 at 11.12:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
6 of 21 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.