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Contrast Checker

Check WCAG contrast ratios between any two colors instantly.

How to Use

1

Enter colors

Type hex codes, use RGB/HSL sliders, or pick colors from your screen with the eyedropper.

2

Check results

See your contrast ratio and WCAG AA/AAA pass/fail status for both small and large text.

3

Apply suggestions

If your combo fails, click a suggested fix to find the nearest passing color.

Features

Real-time WCAG 2.1 AA and AAA contrast ratio checking
HEX, RGB, and HSL color input modes
Native eyedropper for picking colors from your screen
Smart suggestions for nearest passing colors
Color blindness simulation (protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia)
Live preview with realistic UI elements

Frequently Asked Questions

What contrast ratio do I need for WCAG AA?

WCAG AA requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text (18px bold or 24px regular). This is the standard most websites aim for.

What is the difference between WCAG AA and AAA?

AA is the standard level requiring 4.5:1 for text. AAA is the enhanced level requiring 7:1 for text and 4.5:1 for large text. AAA provides better readability for users with low vision.

How does the color blindness simulation work?

We simulate three types of color vision deficiency — protanopia (red-blind), deuteranopia (green-blind), and tritanopia (blue-blind) — using Viénot 1999 matrices to show how your colors appear to affected users.

Can I check contrast for my brand colors?

Yes — enter your brand colors and test them against various backgrounds. In the OASE dashboard, your brand kit colors are always accessible for one-click contrast testing.

Inside the dashboard

This app is free. The dashboard makes it powerful.

You're using one app. Inside Oase, all 18 work together — connected to your projects, clients, files, and team.

Context that compounds

Apps inside the dashboard work with your project files, brand kits, and client assets. No re-uploading.

Team and client access

Your designers and clients use every tool from the same dashboard — with permissions and shared context.

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Batch operations

Process 10, 50, or 200 files at once. Resize an entire deliverable set. One click.

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