CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #B81939;
--c-earthy-2: #C3AA69;
--c-earthy-3: #E4E0AF;
--c-earthy-4: #E1F6F7;
--c-earthy-5: #B0D5E3;
--c-earthy-6: #7A8BB3;
--c-earthy-7: #5C5478;
--c-earthy-8: #3D115F;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Coastal Breeze (#E1F6F7) as its lightest tone to Wicked Purple (#3D115F) as its darkest. It blends Vinho do Porto, Flickering Gold, Modern Zen, Coastal Breeze, Spotted Snake Eel, Ashton Skies, Taylor and Wicked Purple 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 #E1F6F7 on #3D115F at 12.97:1.
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.