Color Contrast Checker
Check if your text and background colors meet WCAG accessibility standards for readability.
previewLive Preview
Sample Heading
This is how your text will look on the background color. Make sure it's easy to read for all users.
Small text is harder to read with low contrast.
contrastContrast Ratio
check_circlePasses AARequires 4.5:1 for normal text (<18px or <14px bold)
Requires 3:1 for large text (≥18px or ≥14px bold)
Requires 7:1 for normal text (enhanced)
Requires 4.5:1 for large text (enhanced)
infoAbout WCAG
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) defines contrast requirements to ensure text is readable by people with visual impairments.
Level AA - Minimum recommended for most content. Required by many accessibility laws.
Level AAA - Enhanced accessibility. Recommended for critical content.
For emails, aim for at least AA compliance to ensure your message is readable by the widest audience.