CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #E4E4E4;
--c-earthy-2: #8CBDA9;
--c-earthy-3: #507CA2;
--c-earthy-4: #41118B;
--c-earthy-5: #3B1249;
--c-earthy-6: #100819;
--c-earthy-7: #4F1633;
--c-earthy-8: #99323F;
--c-earthy-9: #A54B4A;
--c-earthy-10: #BD8D7A;
}
About this palette
This 10-color earthy palette runs from Titanium White (#E4E4E4) as its lightest tone to Not Tonight (#100819) as its darkest. It blends Titanium White, Mild Evergreen, Biedermeier Blue, Grim Purple, Purple Door, Not Tonight, Tulip Poplar Purple, Boerewors, Royal Rum and Tuscany into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 45 color pairings, 12 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #E4E4E4 on #100819 at 15.42:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
12 of 45 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.