CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #1A171C;
--c-earthy-2: #3F2F5E;
--c-earthy-3: #4A4789;
--c-earthy-4: #447866;
--c-earthy-5: #A1796C;
--c-earthy-6: #FC7E35;
--c-earthy-7: #FFA994;
--c-earthy-8: #FFE098;
--c-earthy-9: #FFFFDB;
}
About this palette
This 9-color earthy palette runs from Parmesan (#FFFFDB) as its lightest tone to Violet Void (#1A171C) as its darkest. It blends Violet Void, Jakarta Skyline, Moonlight Sonata, Leaping Lizard, Woodhaven, Beniukon Bronze, Frozen Salmon, Cheerful Hue and Parmesan into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 36 color pairings, 12 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #1A171C on #FFFFDB at 17.39:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
12 of 36 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.