CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #DAC0C0;
--c-earthy-2: #C59A8B;
--c-earthy-3: #9D8163;
--c-earthy-4: #757745;
--c-earthy-5: #3A6248;
--c-earthy-6: #1C404B;
--c-earthy-7: #11302F;
--c-earthy-8: #03181E;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Peony Blush (#DAC0C0) as its lightest tone to Creeping Death (#03181E) as its darkest. It blends Peony Blush, Persian Bazaar, Hopsack, Gunmetal Green, Herbes de Provence, Bay Isle Pointe, Storm Green and Creeping Death 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 #DAC0C0 on #03181E at 10.65:1.
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.