Color Contrast Checker

Ensure your color combinations meet web accessibility standards. Check contrast ratios against WCAG 2.1 guidelines and get suggestions for better color combinations.

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Contrast Ratio

21.00:1

Minimum ratio required: 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

Level AA

  • Normal Text (Pass)
  • Large Text (Pass)

Level AAA

  • Normal Text (Pass)
  • Large Text (Pass)

Contrast Checker & Accessibility Tester: Verify Color Accessibility

Ensure your designs meet web accessibility standards with our comprehensive Contrast Checker and Accessibility Tester! Check color contrast ratios, verify WCAG compliance, and create inclusive designs that work for everyone, including users with visual impairments, color blindness, and low vision conditions.

Why Check Color Contrast?

Color contrast accessibility is crucial for ensuring your content is readable by all users. Poor contrast can make text unreadable for many people, including those with visual impairments, color vision deficiencies, or aging eyes. Our accessibility checker helps you meet WCAG 2.1 guidelines and create inclusive designs that work for everyone.

The Importance of Accessibility Testing

  • Legal Compliance - Meet ADA and Section 508 requirements
  • Inclusive Design - Ensure content is accessible to all users
  • Better User Experience - Improve readability for everyone
  • Broader Reach - Make content accessible to over 1 billion people with disabilities
  • SEO Benefits - Accessibility often correlates with better search rankings
  • Brand Reputation - Show commitment to digital inclusion

Complete Color Design Suite

Enhance your accessible design workflow with our full suite of tools. Create accessible gradients with our Gradient Generator, extract accessible colors using our Image Color Picker, generate accessible palettes with our Image Palette Generator, convert colors using our Color Converter, find color names with our Color Name Finder, or discover accessible colors with our Random Color Generator.

Comprehensive Accessibility Features

Contrast & Accessibility Testing

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA contrast checks
  • WCAG 2.1 Level AAA verification
  • Text contrast ratio calculator
  • Color blindness simulation
  • Low vision accessibility tests
  • Readability assessment

Accessibility Tools

  • Contrast ratio analyzer
  • Accessible color suggestions
  • Visual contrast simulator
  • Text size accessibility
  • Pass/fail indicators
  • Detailed compliance reports

Essential for Accessibility Compliance

  • Web Developers - Ensure WCAG 2.1 compliance in websites
  • UI/UX Designers - Create accessible user interfaces
  • Content Creators - Produce readable digital content
  • Accessibility Specialists - Perform contrast compliance checks
  • QA Teams - Verify accessibility requirements

Don't compromise on accessibility! Poor color contrast affects millions of users worldwide and can lead to legal issues. Use our Contrast Checker to ensure your designs are accessible, compliant, and inclusive. Whether you're creating websites, apps, or digital content, make accessibility testing an essential part of your design process.

Quick Start: Checking Color Contrast & Accessibility

  • Enter foreground (text) and background colors
  • Get instant contrast ratio calculations
  • Check WCAG 2.1 AA and AAA compliance
  • View accessibility pass/fail results
  • Test different text sizes for compliance
  • Use suggested accessible alternatives

Pro Tip: For optimal accessibility, ensure your contrast ratios meet these WCAG 2.1 requirements: • Normal Text (AA): 4.5:1 minimum • Large Text (AA): 3:1 minimum • Normal Text (AAA): 7:1 minimum • Large Text (AAA): 4.5:1 minimum