Color Contrast Checker
Check WCAG compliance for text and background color combinations
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Large text has more relaxed contrast requirements
Compliance Status
Contrast Ratio:21.00:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass
Requirements:
- • AA: 4.5:1 minimum
- • AAA: 7:1 minimum
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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Normal text (16px): this is how your text will appear
Large Text Example
18pt+ or 14pt+ bold text has relaxed requirements
WCAG Guidelines
Level AA (Minimum)
Required for most websites. Ensures text is readable for users with moderately low vision.
Level AAA (Enhanced)
Recommended for maximum accessibility. Ensures text is readable for users with more severe visual impairments.
Large Text
Text that is 18pt (24px) or larger, or 14pt (18.66px) bold or larger, has more relaxed contrast requirements.