CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #1A120B;
--c-earthy-2: #2E251E;
--c-earthy-3: #42392F;
--c-earthy-4: #695F4F;
--c-earthy-5: #8F8572;
--c-earthy-6: #B5AC96;
--c-earthy-7: #DBD3BA;
--c-earthy-8: #F2EBD3;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Candlewick (#F2EBD3) as its lightest tone to Crowshead (#1A120B) as its darkest. It blends Crowshead, Wood Bark, Batch Brew, Lemur, Silver Sage, Explorer Khaki, Chino and Candlewick into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 11 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #1A120B on #F2EBD3 at 15.5:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
11 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.