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Tools/Color Contrast

Color Contrast Checker

Verify WCAG 2.1 compliance for text readability

Large text: 18pt (24px) or 14pt (18.67px) bold

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

0123456789 - Sample paragraph text for testing readability at different sizes and weights.

Contrast Ratio

9.85:1

AAAPasses AAA

Normal Text AA

4.5:1

Normal Text AAA

7:1

Approved Pairings

Forbidden Combinations

WCAG 2.1 Contrast Requirements

Normal Text

  • AA: Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio
  • AAA: Minimum 7:1 contrast ratio
  • Applies to text smaller than 18pt (24px)

Large Text

  • AA: Minimum 3:1 contrast ratio
  • AAA: Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio
  • Applies to text 18pt+ or 14pt bold