Color Contrast Checker

Check WCAG accessibility contrast ratios between foreground and background colors.

The quick brown fox
Small text example — 14px regular
Contrast Ratio
21:1
WCAG AA
Pass
4.5:1 required
WCAG AAA
Pass
7:1 required

How to use this tool

1
Open Color Contrast Checker
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2
Enter your data
Paste or type your input. Results appear instantly.
3
Copy or download
Export your result with one click — ready to use anywhere.
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FAQ

What is WCAG contrast ratio?
WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. AAA requires 7:1 and 4.5:1 respectively.
How is contrast ratio calculated?
The ratio is (L1 + 0.05) / (L2 + 0.05) where L1 and L2 are the relative luminances of the lighter and darker colors.

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