Color Contrast Checker

Test color contrast between foreground and background colors to ensure WCAG accessibility compliance. Shows contrast ratio and whether your colors pass WCAG 2.1 Level AA (4.5:1 for normal text), AA Large (3:1 for large text), and AAA (7:1) standards. Essential for accessible web design.

Aa Sample Text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Small body text example at 14px

3.68:1
Contrast Ratio
WCAG AA (Normal): Fail
WCAG AA (Large): Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

How to Use Color Contrast Checker

  1. 1Enter foreground and background colors
  2. 2View the live text preview
  3. 3Check WCAG AA and AAA pass/fail badges
  4. 4Adjust colors until they pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contrast ratio is needed for WCAG AA?

Normal text needs 4.5:1 contrast ratio. Large text (18pt+ or 14pt bold) needs 3:1. For AAA compliance, normal text requires 7:1.

Why Use This Tool?

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