CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #513B40;
--c-earthy-2: #A9824D;
--c-earthy-3: #D4AE82;
--c-earthy-4: #F2E095;
--c-earthy-5: #5C64A4;
--c-earthy-6: #D7DFD7;
--c-earthy-7: #95BBB1;
--c-earthy-8: #8C89A3;
--c-earthy-9: #65757E;
--c-earthy-10: #DDAAAF;
--c-earthy-11: #D2DACC;
}
About this palette
This 11-color earthy palette runs from Cheesy Frittata (#F2E095) as its lightest tone to Monarch Velvet (#513B40) as its darkest. It blends Monarch Velvet, Muddy Waters, Sheaf, Cheesy Frittata, Blue Iris, Secret Crush, Teal Tree, Antiquate, Wharf View, Pale Chestnut and Light Gentle Calm into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 55 color pairings, 6 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #513B40 on #F2E095 at 7.74:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
6 of 55 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.