CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #1F3D4C;
--c-earthy-2: #597D80;
--c-earthy-3: #8DA674;
--c-earthy-4: #B2AEA1;
--c-earthy-5: #FFF8F2;
--c-earthy-6: #E6DAA1;
--c-earthy-7: #CC9A8F;
--c-earthy-8: #995C5C;
--c-earthy-9: #66334F;
}
About this palette
This 9-color earthy palette runs from Sugar Milk (#FFF8F2) as its lightest tone to Subterranean River (#1F3D4C) as its darkest. It blends Subterranean River, Labradorite Green, Salad, Roman Wall, Sugar Milk, Bamboo Mat, Calliope, Ruby Crystal and Vintage Wine into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 36 color pairings, 7 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #1F3D4C on #FFF8F2 at 10.91:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
7 of 36 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.