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Key Features
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio checking for AA and AAA levelsHex and RGB color input with visual previewPass/fail indicators for normal text and large text separatelyColor picker for selecting colors directlyInstant calculation of contrast ratios between any two colors
Color Contrast Analyzer is a web accessibility tool that checks foreground and background color combinations against WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio requirements. Users enter hex or RGB color values and instantly see whether the combination passes AA (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text) and AAA (7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text) standards. Essential for designers and developers building accessible websites, especially with the European Accessibility Act now in force.
Color Contrast Analyzer is a web accessibility tool that checks whether foreground and background color combinations meet WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio requirements. It validates against AA and AAA standards for both normal and large text.
What contrast ratio is required for WCAG compliance?
WCAG 2.0 Level AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Level AAA requires 7:1 for normal text and 4.5:1 for large text. Color contrast is the most common accessibility violation, affecting over 83% of websites.
Is Color Contrast Analyzer free?
Yes. Color Contrast Analyzer is completely free to use with no account registration required.