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Check foreground and background color contrast against WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

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Color Contrast Checker: WCAG AA & AAA Compliance Guide

Learn how WCAG contrast ratios work, the difference between AA and AAA levels, and tips for designing accessible color combinations.

What Is Color Contrast and Why It Matters

Color contrast is the difference in luminance between two colors, typically foreground text and its background. Sufficient contrast ensures that text is readable for everyone, including people with low vision or color blindness. Poor contrast makes content difficult or impossible to read, excluding millions of users.

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