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Check Color Contrast WCAG
Evaluates whether two text and background colors meet the contrast thresholds for normal text.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO
Check Color Contrast WCAG: what you need to know
Evaluates whether two text and background colors meet the contrast thresholds for normal text.
Enter both colors in HEX format with three or six digits, run, and view the ratio and results for AA and AAA. This test measures a pair of flat colors. It does not audit a complete page, image backgrounds, or all accessibility criteria.
STEP BY STEP
How to use this tool
- Open Check Color Contrast WCAG in Prisma Space.
- Enter both colors in HEX format with three or six digits, run, and view the ratio and results for AA and AAA.
- Review the result before copying, downloading, or using it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
What does a 21:1 ratio mean?
It is the maximum contrast between black and white in this relative luminance calculation.
What should I review before using the result?
This test measures a pair of flat colors. It does not audit a complete page, image backgrounds, or all accessibility criteria.