CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #E9BA5B;
--c-earthy-2: #729B6B;
--c-earthy-3: #9AA38B;
--c-earthy-4: #BDC2B3;
--c-earthy-5: #19121A;
--c-earthy-6: #6E6634;
--c-earthy-7: #B9A08B;
--c-earthy-8: #A67C59;
--c-earthy-9: #40382D;
--c-earthy-10: #9E8B61;
}
About this palette
This 10-color earthy palette runs from Chandra Cream (#E9BA5B) as its lightest tone to Back in Black (#19121A) as its darkest. It blends Chandra Cream, Blackthorn Green, Medicine Wheel, Seaside Fog, Back in Black, Himalaya, Cup of Cocoa, Café au Lait, Tobago and Garden Salt Green into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 45 color pairings, 10 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #E9BA5B on #19121A at 10.19:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
10 of 45 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.