CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #DBDBDD;
--c-earthy-2: #9C8E8E;
--c-earthy-3: #524BA3;
--c-earthy-4: #1F1E23;
--c-earthy-5: #6A9254;
--c-earthy-6: #DCAC6C;
--c-earthy-7: #E55656;
--c-earthy-8: #73493C;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Diamond Stud (#DBDBDD) as its lightest tone to Inkwell Inception (#1F1E23) as its darkest. It blends Diamond Stud, Grey Violet, Liberty, Inkwell Inception, Field Time Green, Frankincense, Flushed and Evolution into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 7 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #DBDBDD on #1F1E23 at 11.98:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
7 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.