Azure Hint
An airy and clean pale grey
Azure Hint is a pale, bleached grey that feels remarkably airy. Because of its extreme lightness, it works best as a background rather than a standalone element. It pairs comfortably with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast typography, as black text reads clearly against it. The hex code for this color is #dddce1, which offers designers a clean, neutral foundation for minimalist interfaces.
Questions about Azure Hint
What is the hex code for Azure Hint?
Azure Hint is #dddce1. In RGB that is rgb(221, 220, 225), in HSL hsl(252, 8%, 87%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 12%.
Does #dddce1 work well for UI backgrounds?
Azure Hint #dddce1 is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds because its extreme lightness prevents visual fatigue while remaining distinct from stark white. It serves as a gentle, neutral canvas that allows primary interface elements and content to stand out effectively.
Is Azure Hint readable on white or black?
Azure Hint has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.