How to Choose Hover Colors: A Guide to Lighter & Darker Hex Variations
A crisp hover communicates interactivity. Here’s how to choose the right variation every time.
Rules of thumb
- On dark backgrounds, lighten foreground elements; on light backgrounds, darken them.
- Change by 5–12% lightness for hover; 10–20% for pressed.
- Keep contrast at least 3:1 for interactive UI.
Use HexTints in Lightness mode for predictable steps.
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