Accessibility utility

Check text and background colour contrast before publishing.

Compare two colours and review common WCAG contrast thresholds. Accessibility also depends on typography, states, structure, keyboard access and content.

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Private by design

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Choose foreground and background colours

Responsible use

Review the output before production use.

Local processing

Designed to run in the browser

Tool inputs are not submitted to Kailvex through the utility interface.

Independent review

Verify the result

Check outputs against current platform, legal, tax, accessibility and business requirements.

No guarantee

Results are informational

Generated code, previews and estimates do not guarantee rankings, compliance or commercial outcomes.

Production help

Custom implementation available

Kailvex can scope a reviewed implementation for a confirmed website, ecommerce or software project.

Frequently asked questions

Important points before using this tool.

A ratio of at least 4.5:1 is a common WCAG AA threshold for normal text. Different requirements apply to large text and enhanced conformance.

No. Accessibility includes structure, keyboard navigation, focus order, labels, errors, motion, media alternatives and other factors.

Consider using the brand colour for larger elements while choosing an accessible text or background combination for readable content.

More about this tool

Understand the workflow before using the result.

Read the practical Kailvex guide for WCAG Colour Contrast Ratio Checker. It covers who the tool is for, step-by-step use, a worked example, limitations, privacy and common questions.

Read the full guide →