CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #6D8577;
--c-earthy-2: #CCBA9B;
--c-earthy-3: #ECDFBF;
--c-earthy-4: #DF9A73;
--c-earthy-5: #9C4827;
--c-earthy-6: #976159;
--c-earthy-7: #2E3334;
--c-earthy-8: #161412;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Shell Haven (#ECDFBF) as its lightest tone to Kokushoku Black (#161412) as its darkest. It blends Blueridge Fir, Crewel Tan, Shell Haven, Baked Salmon, Coco Muck, Brick Hearth, Phantom Ship and Kokushoku Black into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 8 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #ECDFBF on #161412 at 13.89:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
8 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.