WCAG Color Contrast Checker
Evaluate text-to-background color contrast ratios for WCAG AA and AAA web accessibility compliance offline.
Sample Headline Preview
This is sample body text to demonstrate WCAG contrast legibility.
How to Use Accessible Color Checker
Select Foreground Color
Pick or enter text color hex code.
Select Background Color
Pick or enter background color hex code.
View WCAG Scores
Inspect contrast ratio (e.g. 4.5:1, 7:1) and AA / AAA pass/fail compliance.
Key Features & Capabilities
- WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio math (1:1 to 21:1)
- AA & AAA compliance indicators for normal vs large text
- Live interactive text preview
- 100% private offline browser execution
100% Client-Side Privacy: All operations occur locally in your web browser memory using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files, text payloads, and images are never uploaded to external servers or stored in cloud databases.
Frequently Asked Questions
View All Platform FAQsWhat is WCAG AA and AAA contrast compliance?
WCAG AA requires a minimum 4.5:1 ratio for normal text and 3:1 for large text. AAA requires 7:1 for normal text and 4.5:1 for large text.
Is this calculation private?
Yes. All color math runs 100% locally in your web browser.
Experiencing an issue with Accessible Color Checker?
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