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// Color Contrast Checker

Is your text readable?
Check it against WCAG.

Pick a text color and a background color. Get the exact contrast ratio and whether it passes WCAG AA and AAA — the standard AODA holds Ontario business websites to. No account. Free.

Large text sample

Normal body text — the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast ratio

15.96:1

// AA (WCAG minimum)

Normal text (needs 4.5:1)PASS
Large text (needs 3:1)PASS

// AAA (enhanced)

Normal text (needs 7:1)PASS
Large text (needs 4.5:1)PASS

Large text means 18pt (24px) or 14pt (18.66px) bold and up. AODA requires WCAG 2.0 Level AA for Ontario business websites.