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Color Contrast Checker

Test your colors for perfect contrast and a user-friendly web experience.

Text Color #112A46
Background Color #ACC8E5
Contrast Rating

Here’s something most people don’t realize: roughly one in twelve people struggle to read content on websites because the colors clash poorly. That’s millions of potential users who might skip your website entirely if they can’t read what you’ve written. Hurix Digital’s Color Contrast Checker helps you fix this problem before it starts.

How This Color Checker Tool Works

Picture yourself picking colors for a website. You love that sleek gray text on a light background because it looks modern, right? But what if half your audience squints at their screen, unable to read a single word? That’s where our checker comes in handy.

The process couldn’t be simpler. Pick your text color. Pick your background. Click the button. Within seconds, you’ll see two things: stars (like a movie review) that show how readable your combination is, and the technical WCAG rating that tells you if you’re meeting legal requirements.

WCAG sounds complicated, but it’s actually straightforward. These guidelines set the rules for readable web content. Think of them as the building codes for digital spaces. The measurements break down like this:

  • AAA rating (5 stars): Your contrast ratio hits 7:1 or better. This is gold standard territory.
  • AA rating (3-4 stars): You’ve reached the 4.5:1 threshold. Most websites aim for this level.
  • Below standard (1-2 stars): Anything with a ratio of 4.5:1 or lower needs improvement. Time to pick different colors.

The Real Impact of Poor Contrast

Bad contrast affects more people than you’d expect. We’re talking about millions of people with visual impairments globally. Add in people reading phones in bright sunlight, those over 50 who require stronger prescriptions every year, and suddenly, you’re looking at a massive chunk of your audience.

Companies ignore this at their peril. Lawsuits over web accessibility have skyrocketed in recent years. Universities, banks, and retail chains all scramble to fix contrast issues after expensive legal battles. Smart organizations check their colors first, avoiding headaches later.

Poor readability also tanks your engagement metrics. Users bounce from pages they can’t read. They abandon shopping carts. They choose competitors whose sites don’t make them squint. Every failed contrast check potentially costs you customers.

Beyond Basic Checking: Complete Accessibility Solutions

Testing individual color pairs gets you started, but real accessibility goes deeper. Equalsense.ai, Hurix Digital’s comprehensive platform, scans entire websites automatically. It catches problems humans miss and suggests fixes that actually work.

Want a fuller picture of your site’s accessibility? Our Free Accessibility Audit Tool examines everything from keyboard navigation to screen reader compatibility. You’ll get actionable insights, ranked by priority, so you know exactly what needs attention first.

Designers use our contrast tool during mockup phases. Developers check their implementations. Content teams verify their color choices before publishing. Marketing departments ensure their campaigns reach everyone. Each check takes seconds but prevents hours of rework.

Small changes create huge differences. Adjusting a hex code by a few shades might seem trivial, yet it opens your content to thousands more readers. That’s the power of getting contrast right from the start. Test your combinations now and see the difference proper contrast makes.
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