Azure
An airy and ethereal pale cyan
Azure is an extremely pale, airy cyan that acts as a near-neutral alternative to stark white. Because it holds such low saturation, it functions best as a minimalist background for clean UI or healthcare branding. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays for high contrast and readability. The hex code for this tint is #f0ffff, which maintains excellent legibility when paired with dark, high-contrast text.
Questions about Azure
What is the hex code for Azure?
Azure is #f0ffff. In RGB that is rgb(240, 255, 255), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 0%, 0%.
When should I use #f0ffff instead of pure white?
Use #f0ffff when you need to soften a design interface without sacrificing the cleanliness of a white background. It provides a subtle, airy touch that makes dark text easier on the eyes while maintaining a professional, minimalist aesthetic.
What colors pair best with the Azure #f0ffff shade?
Is Azure readable on white or black?
Azure has a 1.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.45:1 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.