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Text Color Contrast Checker
Check text against background colors using WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios.
Inputs and settings
Check text against background colors using WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios.
Results and preview
Enter the details and run the tool.
Instructions and important notes
Solid-color contrast alone does not establish compliance for fonts, transparency or image backgrounds.
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Who should use this tool?
Check text against background colors using WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios.
Before you begin
Enter two six-digit HEX colors, run the contrast test and request a passing alternative when needed.
Step-by-step instructions
- Prepare the supported inputs described above. Keep original files as a backup.
- Use the tool controls to process the information. Review any on-screen warnings before proceeding.
- Inspect the generated output against your input before downloading or printing.
What will you receive?
A contrast-ratio report and a copyable black-or-white candidate color.
Limitations and incorrect-result cases
Solid-color contrast alone does not establish compliance for fonts, transparency or image backgrounds.
Questions about your data
Are my files sent to a server?
File-processing calculations run in this browser. Hosting, fonts, analytics scripts and optional third-party libraries may still make network requests. Read our privacy policy for details.
Should I trust the output without checking?
No. Compare important results with the original and use a professional check where legally or technically required.