CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #42333C;
--c-earthy-2: #9A5552;
--c-earthy-3: #CD8769;
--c-earthy-4: #EAC378;
--c-earthy-5: #5C668A;
--c-earthy-6: #58979D;
--c-earthy-7: #79D86D;
--c-earthy-8: #E0F0AF;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Spring Kiss (#E0F0AF) as its lightest tone to Deep Space Frigate (#42333C) as its darkest. It blends Deep Space Frigate, Brown Cerberus, Escalope, Golden Thread, Champion Blue, Star City, Pastel Green and Spring Kiss into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 5 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #42333C on #E0F0AF at 9.74:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
5 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.