WCAG Contrast Checker Tool

WCAG Contrast Checker

Test color combinations against Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) AA and AAA standards for optimal readability

Color Selection

Text Color

Background Color

Contrast Ratio

12.63:1

AAA Pass

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines

WCAG Compliance

Normal Text (AA)

PASS

Requires 4.5:1 ratio

Normal Text (AAA)

PASS

Requires 7:1 ratio

Large Text (AA)

PASS

Requires 3:1 ratio

Large Text (AAA)

PASS

Requires 4.5:1 ratio

Text Preview

Normal Text (16px)

This is a sample of regular body text. It demonstrates how your color combination looks for paragraph content and interface elements.

Large Text (24px)

This is an example of larger text. Headings and emphasized content often use this size.

How to Use This Tool

1. Select your text and background colors using the color pickers or enter hex values
2. The tool will instantly calculate the contrast ratio and WCAG compliance
3. Check the previews to see how your text looks in different sizes
4. Aim for AA compliance as a minimum, AAA for the best accessibility
5. Use the swap button to quickly reverse your color selections

Why Contrast Matters

Visual Accessibility

Proper contrast helps people with visual impairments read your content more easily.

Various Lighting

Good contrast ensures readability in different lighting conditions, including bright sunlight.

Device Compatibility

Ensures content is readable across various screen types and resolutions.

WCAG Contrast Checker Tool | Based on WCAG 2.1 Guidelines | For optimal accessibility, aim for AAA compliance

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