Azure Mist/web

HEX: #F0FFFF | Modern Palette

On White
1.03:1
FAIL
On Black
20.45:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F0FFFF
RGB
240, 255, 255
HSL
180°, 100% ,97%
CMYK
6, 0, 0, 0

About Azure Mist/web

Azure Mist/web (#F0FFFF) is a color with RGB(240, 255, 255) and HSL(180°, 100%, 97.1%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #FFF0F0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #FFF0FF and Ivory (#FFFFF0). The name comes from Azure Mist (English).

  • HEX: #F0FFFF
  • RGB: 240, 255, 255
  • HSL: 180°, 100%, 97.1%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #FFF0F0
  • Triadic colors: #FFF0FF, Ivory (#FFFFF0)
  • The name comes from Azure Mist (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #F0FFFF from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #FBFBFF
Protanopia #FDFDFF
Tritanopia #F0FFFF
Achromatopsia #FCFCFC

Frequently Asked Questions

Azure Mist/web (#F0FFFF) is a color with RGB(240, 255, 255) and HSL(180°, 100%, 97.1%).

#F0FFFF pairs strongly with #FFF0F0 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F0FFFF is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Cool styles.

#F0FFFF is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Azure Mist/web is linked to Azure Mist from English, meaning A light, pale blue color, reminiscent of a hazy or misty sky at dawn or dusk..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Azure Mist
Meaning A light, pale blue color, reminiscent of a hazy or misty sky at dawn or dusk.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th - Early 21st Century

History

The term 'Azure' has ancient roots, referring to the blue sky, derived from Persian 'lazward' (lapis lazuli). 'Mist' refers to a cloud of tiny water droplets. The combination 'Azure Mist' is a descriptive compound, likely coined in the context of digital color naming to evoke a specific, soft, and ethereal shade of blue. Its hexadecimal code #F0FFFF is very close to pure white (#FFFFFF), indicating a highly desaturated, extremely pale blue, almost indistinguishable from white in some contexts. It's often categorized as a web color or a named color in various digital design tools.

First Recorded Use

Likely emerged with the proliferation of web colors, digital design, and named color palettes.

Cultural Associations

Colors with 'mist' or 'haze' in their names often evoke feelings of tranquility, softness, and subtlety. 'Azure Mist' specifically suggests a serene, open, and perhaps slightly mysterious atmosphere, similar to a clear sky seen through a light fog. It's a popular choice in design for backgrounds, subtle accents, and themes aiming for a clean, airy, or minimalist aesthetic.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F0FFFF;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F0FFFF;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F0FFFF;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F0FFFF,
        #FFF0F0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F0FFFF,
        #FFF0F0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$azure-mist/web: #F0FFFF;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$azure-mist/web-r: 240;
$azure-mist/web-g: 255;
$azure-mist/web-b: 255;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $azure-mist/web;
    color: rgba($azure-mist/web-r, $azure-mist/web-g, $azure-mist/web-b, 0.8);
}