WCAG Contrast Checking
Calculate contrast against WCAG 2.1 to pick safe foreground/background combinations for text, buttons, and icons to avoid readability issues.
Colorcode Convert · Color Accessibility Checker
Check color contrast fast and make sure your text is easy to read for everyone. Built for designers and developers who care about accessibility.
Text Preview
This is a sample paragraph to demonstrate how the text appears with your selected colors. The contrast ratio determines readability for users with various visual abilities. Ensure your text meets accessibility standards for the best user experience.
Accessibility Results
Contrast Ratio
Minimum: 3.0:1
Enhanced: 4.5:1
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WCAG Contrast Checking
Calculate contrast against WCAG 2.1 to pick safe foreground/background combinations for text, buttons, and icons to avoid readability issues.
Design‑to‑Code Alignment
Use generated CSS snippets to land accessible palettes in stylesheets or design tokens so design and engineering share the same standard.
Systematic Color Pairs
Save passing foreground/background pairs to build a project-level semantic color system instead of one-off decisions.
Pipeline Integration Ready
In production you can use the same contrast logic in CLI or CI steps to block non-compliant color combinations from shipping.
WCAG 2.1 Contrast Testing
Accurately checks contrast ratios for normal text, large text, and UI components based on WCAG AA and AAA guidelines.
Built for Designers & Developers
Works seamlessly with HEX and RGB values. Perfect alongside RGB to HEX conversion, color palettes, and design systems.
Clear Pass / Fail Results
Easy-to-read results make it simple to know if your colors are accessible—no technical background required.
Fast, Free, No Signup
Open the page, test your colors, and move on. No account, no downloads, no distractions.
Accessibility-First Design
Helps you create designs that are readable for users with low vision, color blindness, or poor screen conditions.
FAQ
Have questions about our accessibility checker? Find answers below or contact us for more information.
What is a color accessibility checker?
It tests how text and background colors work together to meet WCAG contrast rules so people can read content easily.
Which WCAG standards does this tool follow?
It follows WCAG 2.1 guidelines, including Level AA and AAA contrast requirements for normal text, large text, and UI components.
Can I use RGB and HEX colors?
Yes. Enter colors in RGB or HEX. The tool converts values automatically and checks contrast accurately.
Why is color contrast important?
Good contrast improves readability for users with low vision, color blindness, or when viewing screens in bright light.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. The color accessibility checker is completely free and requires no registration.
Is this suitable for professional and legal compliance?
Yes. Contrast calculations follow official WCAG formulas and are suitable for professional design reviews and compliance checks.