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Color Contrast Checker

Check if your text and background colors meet WCAG accessibility guidelines.
Test for AA and AAA compliance levels.

Sample Text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

This is an example of body text to help you visualize how your color combination will look in real content.

Contrast Ratio
17.40:1
Excellent contrast - passes all WCAG levels

WCAG Compliance

AA Normal Text
Requires 4.5:1
PASS
AA Large Text
Requires 3:1
PASS
AAA Normal Text
Requires 7:1
PASS
AAA Large Text
Requires 4.5:1
PASS

Large text is defined as 18pt (24px) or 14pt (18.5px) bold. Normal text is anything smaller.

Accessible Color Presets

Click any preset to test it. All presets meet WCAG AA standards.

Understanding WCAG Contrast Requirements

Level AA (Minimum)

  • 4.5:1 for normal text (under 18pt or 14pt bold)
  • 3:1 for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold)
  • Required for WCAG 2.0/2.1 Level AA compliance

Level AAA (Enhanced)

  • 7:1 for normal text
  • 4.5:1 for large text
  • Highest level of accessibility compliance