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Color Contrast Ratio Calculator

Color Contrast Ratio

Calculate WCAG color contrast ratio from luminance.

Formula

Ratio = (L1 + 0.05) / (L2 + 0.05)

Frequently Asked Questions

What contrast ratio is needed for WCAG AA?
4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
What is relative luminance?
A measure of light intensity from 0 (black) to 1 (white).