CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #EBA6A9;
--c-earthy-2: #EFCAB2;
--c-earthy-3: #F4F0BB;
--c-earthy-4: #BDD3C9;
--c-earthy-5: #98C1D9;
--c-earthy-6: #5A80A6;
--c-earthy-7: #3A5683;
--c-earthy-8: #856D88;
--c-earthy-9: #9EA2AB;
}
About this palette
This 9-color earthy palette runs from Sarawak White Pepper (#F4F0BB) as its lightest tone to Deep Azure (#3A5683) as its darkest. It blends Hibiscus Petal, Cashew Nut, Sarawak White Pepper, Quaver, January Frost, Sapphired, Deep Azure, Purple Grey and Rough Stone into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 36 color pairings, 3 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #F4F0BB on #3A5683 at 6.35:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
3 of 36 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.