What contrast ratio is required for WCAG AA compliance?

WCAG AA requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text (18pt+ or 14pt bold).

Does this tool suggest accessible alternative colors?

Yes, if your combination fails, the tool suggests slightly lighter or darker adjustments to meet compliance.

Audio, Video & Canvas Media

Test foreground and background color combinations against WCAG 2.1 guidelines for AA and AAA compliance ratios.

Text / Foreground Color

Background Color

17.06 : 1

WCAG Contrast Ratio

Normal Text AA

Normal Text AAA

Large Text AA

Large Text AAA

UI Components

Live Accessibility Preview

This is normal body text (16px). Accessible design ensures readability for users with low vision or color blindness.

Feature	SearchZee (WCAG Color Contrast Accessibility Checker)	Typical Online Tools
Sign-up required	✓ None — use it immediately	Account or email required
Usage limits	✓ Unlimited, no daily caps	Free-tier caps & paywalls
Cost	✓ Free, no paid tier	Freemium upsells
Ads	✓ No ads, no sponsored results	Ad-supported
Speed	⚡ Instant — runs in your browser	Upload, queue, wait