CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #9C4660;
--c-earthy-2: #D15656;
--c-earthy-3: #C28574;
--c-earthy-4: #EBA278;
--c-earthy-5: #FAC68E;
--c-earthy-6: #FAEFE3;
--c-earthy-7: #3E4B73;
--c-earthy-8: #408F76;
--c-earthy-9: #63D6BB;
}
About this palette
This 9-color earthy palette runs from Anemone White (#FAEFE3) as its lightest tone to Takaka (#3E4B73) as its darkest. It blends Velvet Wine, Spiced Coral, Argyle Rose, Mexican Standoff, Sicilian Villa, Anemone White, Takaka, Perky and Jamaican Jade into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 36 color pairings, 4 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #FAEFE3 on #3E4B73 at 7.53:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
4 of 36 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.