WCAG Color Contrast Checker

Test your text and background color combination to verify contrast ratios against official WCAG AA and AAA accessibility standards.

Color Inputs
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This is how your text looks

Smaller secondary text example to check legibility under normal font weights.

Contrast Ratio Score Passed
4.54:1

Calculated relative luminance contrast ratio

Minimum Recommended: 4.5:1 (AA Normal)
Normal Text (< 18pt)
WCAG AA (4.5:1) PASS
WCAG AAA (7:1) FAIL
Large Text (≥ 18pt / 14pt Bold)
WCAG AA (3:1) PASS
WCAG AAA (4.5:1) PASS

About WCAG Color Contrast Guidelines

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Ensuring sufficient color contrast helps users with low vision read text content comfortably.

Level AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Level AAA requires higher standards: at least 7:1 for normal text and 4.5:1 for large text.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about the Wcag Color Contrast Checker? Find quick answers below.

Help & Support
Free

Is the Wcag Color Contrast Checker tool free to use?

Yes, our Wcag Color Contrast Checker tool is 100% free with to use on UtilityGlen with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or usage limits required.

Privacy

Does the Wcag Color Contrast Checker tool upload my data?

No, your data never leaves your browser. All text conversion and decoding are executed locally on your device for total privacy.

Mobile Compatible

Can I use the Wcag Color Contrast Checker tool on mobile?

Yes, our Wcag Color Contrast Checker tool is fully responsive and optimized to work seamlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop browsers alike.

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