WCAG Accessibility Guidelines

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define minimum contrast requirements for text readability.

Contrast Requirements

• WCAG AA (Normal Text): 4.5:1 minimum
• WCAG AA (Large Text): 3:1 minimum
• WCAG AAA (Normal Text): 7:1 minimum
• WCAG AAA (Large Text): 4.5:1 minimum

Why Contrast Matters

Good color contrast ensures your content is readable by everyone, including users with:

• Low vision
• Color blindness
• Age-related vision changes
• Poor screen quality or bright environments