CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #CAD2C5;
--c-earthy-2: #84A98C;
--c-earthy-3: #52796F;
--c-earthy-4: #354F52;
--c-earthy-5: #2F3E46;
--c-earthy-6: #000000;
--c-earthy-7: #66101F;
--c-earthy-8: #FF6B6B;
--c-earthy-9: #EAB464;
}
About this palette
This 9-color earthy palette runs from Parakeet Pete (#CAD2C5) as its lightest tone to Black (#000000) as its darkest. It blends Parakeet Pete, Bristol Green, Wishard, Urban Oasis, Big Stone, Black, Forbidden Passion, Pompelmo and Yellow Varnish 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 #CAD2C5 on #000000 at 13.54:1.
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.