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Color Contrast Checker

Check WCAG color contrast ratios online for accessibility compliance. Free contrast checker with AA and AAA level pass/fail results.

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Instant results
Contrast Ratio
21.00:1
AAA

WCAG Compliance

AA Normal TextPass
≥ 4.5:1 required
AA Large TextPass
≥ 3:1 required
AAA Normal TextPass
≥ 7:1 required
AAA Large TextPass
≥ 4.5:1 required

Preview

Sample Heading

This is sample text to preview the color contrast. Make sure your text is readable against the background color.

Small text should also be checked for readability. WCAG AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

WCAG Guidelines:

  • Level AA: Normal text 4.5:1, Large text 3:1
  • Level AAA: Normal text 7:1, Large text 4.5:1
  • Large text: 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold

About Color Contrast Checker

Check color contrast ratios for WCAG accessibility compliance. Ensure your text is readable against its background color for users with visual impairments.

How to Use Color Contrast Checker

1

Open Color Contrast Checker

Navigate to Color Contrast Checker in your browser — no installation or sign-up required.

2

Enter your data

Type, paste, or upload the content you want to process into the input area.

3

Configure options

Adjust any available settings to customize the output to your needs.

4

Get your result

The result appears instantly. Copy it to your clipboard or download it as a file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Color Contrast Checker is a free online color utilities tool. Check WCAG color contrast ratios online for accessibility compliance. Free contrast checker with AA and AAA level pass/fail results.