WCAG Contrast Checker
Enter a text color and a background color to see the contrast ratio and whether it passes WCAG AA and AAA — shown as clear PASS/FAIL labels, not just colors.
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// controls
Presets
18px
Live preview
Generated CSS
/* Contrast ratio: 14.24:1
AA normal text (4.5:1): PASS
AA large text (3:1): PASS
AAA normal text (7:1): PASS
AAA large text (4.5:1): PASS */
.text {
color: #00ff66;
background-color: #0b0f0c;
}// Example output
/* Contrast ratio: 14.24:1
AA normal text (4.5:1): PASS
AA large text (3:1): PASS
AAA normal text (7:1): PASS
AAA large text (4.5:1): PASS */
.text {
color: #00ff66;
background-color: #0b0f0c;
}// Features
- ▸Exact WCAG contrast ratio
- ▸AA and AAA results
- ▸Normal and large text
- ▸Live text preview
- ▸Swap colors in one click via presets
// How to use
- 01Adjust the controls on the left or pick a preset to start the WCAG Contrast Checker.
- 02Watch the live preview update instantly as you change each setting.
- 03Fine-tune the generated CSS by hand in the code panel if you like.
- 04Click Copy CSS or Download CSS, or Share to send a link to your design.
// FAQ
Your data never leaves your browser. This tool runs 100% locally — no upload, no logging, no analytics on your inputs.
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