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Web Accessibility Color Checker
August 21, 2022
Updated: Apr 27, 2025
TL;DR - Color contrast isn`t just about design - it’s critical for accessibility, legal compliance, and user engagement. EqualWeb helps you test and fix your color issues with automated tools and expert support.
Why Color Contrast Matters
Poor contrast between text and background can make websites hard to read - not just for users with disabilities, but for everyone. If a user can`t comfortably read your content, they’ll leave. This isn’t just bad UX - it’s a missed business opportunity. Accessible colors support people with visual impairments, such as low vision or color blindness. But they also improve readability for mobile users, seniors, and anyone browsing in challenging lighting conditions.
What the Law Says
Website accessibility isn’t optional anymore. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), websites are expected to be usable for people with disabilities. WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the most widely accepted standard, specifies exact color contrast ratios for text and UI elements. Failing to meet these standards can open your business up to legal risk, including lawsuits and demand letters. That’s why getting color contrast right is a crucial step in achieving overall accessibility compliance.
How to Check Your Website’s Color Contrast
EqualWeb provides several ways to check and optimize color contrast:
Accessibility Checker (Chrome Extension): The equalweb accessibility checker is a free browser tool that highlights color contrast issues alongside other accessibility errors. Just install it, click the icon, and scan your page.
Accessibility Monitor: Our accessibility monitor is a part of EqualWeb’s hybrid solution. This tool performs ongoing audits and detects color contrast failures across your site, including dynamic content.
Each solution offers actionable insights and practical steps to fix issues - no guesswork involved.
What Makes EqualWeb Different
Unlike standalone color testers, EqualWeb offers full-spectrum accessibility solutions. Color contrast testing is just one part of our broader compliance toolkit. With automated scans, manual remediation, and expert support, we help you:
Meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA color standards
Improve readability and usability
Maintain compliance as your website evolves
We’re trusted by businesses worldwide, from small teams to large enterprises, because we go beyond surface-level fixes.
Ready to Get Started?
Don’t wait until poor contrast becomes a problem. Whether you`re fixing issues proactively or addressing compliance concerns, EqualWeb has the tools to help. Contact our team now for a full audit.
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In the fast-paced digital landscape of today, ensuring accessibility for all users is not just a competitive aspect of the market but a legal necessity. With the rise in lawsuits related to website accessibility, businesses and website owners are increasingly finding themselves under scrutiny for non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, navigating the complexities of ADA compliance can be daunting and time-consuming, often diverting attention from core business activities. Enter EqualWeb`s automatic AI-powered accessibility software – a game-changer in simplifying the process and alleviating one major worry for businessmen and website owners alike.
In 2004, Italy introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation known as the Legge Stanca, or Law 4/2004. This legislation, also referred to as the Stanca Act, established a set of guidelines for ensuring the accessibility of websites and mobile applications for people with disabilities. Italy has recently expanded its accessibility law to apply to large private entities, which establishes the Stanca Law even more as a significant force in promoting digital inclusion in the boot-shaped peninsula.
