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AA v/s AAA color contrast WCAG (Accessibility)?
As per the WCAG guidelines, there are 2 levels or priorities of text we use on the website. AA and AAA. AA text requires a contrast ratio of at leaast 4.5:1 for regular text and 3.1 for larger text size. Similarly, AAA priority text requires a contrast ratio of at least 7:1 for regular text and 4.5:1 for larger text size.
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What is color contrast in Accessibility or 508 compliance?
Color contrast in Accessibility is measured as the difference in perceived 'luminance' or brightness between two colors. This brightness difference in the background color and the foreground color on the website is expressed as a ratio ranging from 1:1 (for white on white) to 21:1 (for black on white)
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What is a Good Color Contrast Checker and How Does It Work?
Explore the importance of color contrast in web design and accessibility, and learn how a good color contrast checker, like the one at ToolsConverters.xyz, can help
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How to fix color contrast ratio for accessibility?
The best way to fix the color contrast ratio is to first check the current ration using a color contrast checker. Once, you have an idead about the color contrast ratio, you can increase the font size and weight. For your images, you can add a semi-transparent overlay to background images.
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How to improve color contrast ratio for accessibility?
The best way to improve the color contrast ratio is to increase the contrast between the foreground and the background color to at least 4.5:1. You can check the color contrast ratio using our color contrast checker.
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How to test color contrast ratio for accessibility?
To test the color contrast ratio for the foreground and background colors on your application, put the hex code of the colors in the color contrast checker, and we will generate the color contrast ratio. In addition to the ratio, we will also tell you if the color contrast ratio passes the WCAG standards for accessibility of color contrast for AA and AAA level texts.
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How to use WCAG color contrast checker for accessibility?
WCAG color contrast has specifications on the color contrast ratio between the foreground and the background for better accessibility and reading. To test the color contrast ratio for the foreground and background colors on your application, put the hex code of the colors in the color contrast checker, and we will generate the color contrast ratio. In addition to the ratio, we will also tell you if the color contrast ratio passes the WCAG standards for accessibility of color contrast for AA and AAA level texts.