CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #000000;
--c-earthy-2: #0A0A0A;
--c-earthy-3: #191919;
--c-earthy-4: #533E2D;
--c-earthy-5: #A27035;
--c-earthy-6: #B88B4A;
--c-earthy-7: #DDCA7D;
--c-earthy-8: #FBF9EF;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from White Heat (#FBF9EF) as its lightest tone to Black (#000000) as its darkest. It blends Black, Existential Angst, Thamar Black, Antique Brown, Hearth Gold, Yellow Acorn, Sandwisp and White Heat into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 13 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #000000 on #FBF9EF at 19.9:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
13 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.