Contrast Checker

Check color contrast ratios for WCAG AA/AAA accessibility compliance. Free, instant, works offline.

Large Text
Normal text sample for contrast testing
Small / UI text sample
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Contrast Ratio
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AA Normal (4.5:1)
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AA Large (3:1)
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AAA Normal (7:1)
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AAA Large (4.5:1)

About WCAG Contrast

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) define minimum contrast ratios for text to be readable:

LevelNormal TextLarge Text (≥18px or bold ≥14px)
AA4.5:13:1
AAA7:14.5:1

Contrast ratio ranges from 1:1 (same colors) to 21:1 (black on white). Higher = better readability.

About Contrast Checker

Check color contrast ratios for WCAG accessibility compliance. Test text against background colors. See AA and AAA ratings for normal and large text. Essential for web designers and developers building accessible interfaces.

WCAG Compliance

Checks against WCAG 2.1 AA and AAA standards. Know instantly if your color combination passes accessibility requirements.

Live Preview

See your text on the background in real-time. Adjust colors with sliders or enter HEX/RGB values directly.

Normal & Large Text

Separate ratings for body text and large text/headings. Different thresholds for each — shown clearly.

Color Suggestions

Get lighter/darker suggestions that meet contrast requirements. Find accessible alternatives instantly.