Colour Palette Accessibility Matrix

Enter your colour palette to generate a contrast accessibility matrix. The tool calculates WCAG contrast ratios for all foreground/background combinations and displays compliance ratings.

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Accepted formats: name, #hex | #hex, name | name: hex | hex alone. Hash symbol optional.

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Contrast Matrix

Understanding the Contrast Ratings

F (Fail)

Contrast ratio below 3:1. Fails WCAG requirements for all text sizes.

G (Graphical)

Contrast ratio 3:1 to 4.5:1. Suitable for large text (18pt+ or 14pt bold) and graphical elements like icons and UI components.

AA (Minimum)

Contrast ratio 4.5:1 to 7:1. Meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA for normal text. This is the minimum recommended for body text.

AAA (Enhanced)

Contrast ratio 7:1 or above. Meets WCAG 2.1 Level AAA (enhanced contrast). Recommended for optimal readability.

Relevant WCAG Success Criteria