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Color Contrast Checker

Check WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios between text and background colors.

Contrast Ratio

21.00:1

Normal Text

AA (4.5:1)AAA (7:1)

Large Text

AA (3:1)AAA (4.5:1)

Preview Heading

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This sample text helps you evaluate readability with your chosen color combination.

How to Use

  1. 1Enter or pick a foreground (text) color using the color picker or hex input.
  2. 2Enter or pick a background color.
  3. 3View the contrast ratio and WCAG AA/AAA pass/fail results instantly.
  4. 4Use the swap button to reverse foreground and background colors.

Key Features

  • Real-time WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio calculation
  • AA and AAA compliance check for normal and large text
  • Hex color input and visual color pickers
  • Live preview of text on background
  • One-click color swap
  • 100% browser-based — no data sent to servers

Frequently Asked Questions