Check Color Contrast for Web Accessibility
Accessible color contrast isn't just good practice—it's often a legal requirement. This use case walks through checking your site's text and UI colors against WCAG standards.
Why Contrast Matters
Approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women have color vision deficiency. Low contrast text is also difficult for users in bright environments, older users, and anyone with temporary vision issues. Meeting WCAG standards ensures your content is universally readable.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Open the Contrast Checker tool. 2. Enter your text color as foreground and background color. 3. The tool instantly displays the contrast ratio and AA/AAA pass/fail status. 4. Adjust colors until you meet at least AA (4.5:1 for body text). 5. Test all color combinations in your design system.