Checking Color Contrast for Accessibility with the Color Code Converter

Introduction

Ensuring sufficient color contrast is crucial for making web content accessible to users with visual impairments. The Color Code Converter includes a contrast checker that helps you verify your designs meet WCAG 2.2 standards.

Steps to Check Color Contrast

  1. Select Text Color:
    Choose a text color using the color picker or by entering a color code in any supported format.

  2. Select Background Color:
    Choose a background color using the color picker or by entering a color code in any supported format.

  3. Navigate to Contrast Checker:
    Click on the “Contrast” tab in the results section.

  4. View Contrast Ratio and Compliance:
    The Color Code Converter will display the contrast ratio between the selected colors and indicate whether they meet WCAG 2.2 AA and AAA standards for normal and large text.

Understanding WCAG 2.2 Standards

  • WCAG 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides recommendations for making web content more accessible.
  • Color contrast is a key aspect of accessibility.
  • WCAG 2.2 defines minimum contrast ratios for different text sizes and conformance levels (AA and AAA).

Tips

  • Use the color pickers to easily select text and background colors.
  • Aim for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
  • Use the contrast checker early in the design process to avoid accessibility issues.

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