CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #352429;
--c-earthy-2: #493641;
--c-earthy-3: #423D4D;
--c-earthy-4: #4D5966;
--c-earthy-5: #667F59;
--c-earthy-6: #88985B;
--c-earthy-7: #D8CEAE;
--c-earthy-8: #F0F0E4;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Fog White (#F0F0E4) as its lightest tone to Aubergine (#352429) as its darkest. It blends Aubergine, Vincotto, Italian Grape, Rogue Blue, Silver Willow Green, Vesuvian Green, Cotswold Dill and Fog White into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 9 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #352429 on #F0F0E4 at 12.74:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
9 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.