Color Contrast Checker


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Text Color

This sets the color of the text displayed on the screen. It is defined using hex codes, RGB, or HSL.

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Background Color

This sets the background color of the display area. It is defined using hex codes, RGB, or HSL.


Contrast

21.00

Normal Text

This text changes color (or colour if you speak British).

WCAG AA

check Pass

WCAG AAA

check Pass

Large Text

This text also changes colo(u)r.

WCAG AA

check Pass

WCAG AAA

check Pass

UI Components
home search menu person

WCAG AA

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Common Color Contrast Questions

What is WCAG color contrast?

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) defines color contrast requirements to ensure text is readable for users with visual impairments. It specifies contrast ratios for text and background colors to improve accessibility.

What is the difference between WCAG AA and AAA contrast levels?

WCAG AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, ensuring accessibility for most users. WCAG AAA is more stringent, requiring a ratio of 7:1 for normal text and 4.5:1 for large text, making content more accessible to users with severe vision impairments.

Why is color contrast important for accessibility?

Proper color contrast ensures that text is readable for people with visual impairments, including color blindness and low vision. Meeting WCAG contrast guidelines improves usability for all users, making digital content more inclusive.