Contrast Checker

The Contrast Checker helps you ensure your designs meet accessibility standards by simulating text contrast and validating color combinations. With a single toggle, you can check contrast ratios and fix problematic colors directly in the app.

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Why Contrast Matters

Over 300 million people worldwide experience visual challenges. Validating contrast ensures your designs remain accessible to all users, helping you comply with WCAG standards.

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Contrast Scoring System

The checker assigns a contrast score to each color combination:

• AAA (≥7.00): Highest level of accessibility
• AA (4.50–6.99): Good contrast for text
• Fail (<4.50): Insufficient contrast for readability

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Accessing Contrast Checker

You can access the Contrast Checker in two ways:

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From the Toolbar

Click the Contrast Checker button in the toolbar to launch the tool.

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From the Main View

You can also open the Contrast Checker while working with palettes and colors in the main view.

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Simulating and Fixing Contrast

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Simulating Contrast

The Contrast Checker displays your text and background colors, alongside a contrast score. Adjust colors using the sliders or the color fields. The score updates in real time.

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Fixing Contrast Automatically

If a combination doesn’t meet accessibility standards, use the Fix button to automatically adjust the color for better contrast.

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Editing Colors

You can manually adjust text or background colors to fine-tune your contrast.

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Check Contrast Results

The checker will visually indicate the contrast level:

• Fail: Not enough contrast for readability.
• AA: Good contrast for regular text.
• AAA: Excellent contrast, meeting enhanced readability standards.

Here’s an example of a Fail result: And an example of an AAA result:

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Tips for Better Contrast

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Conclusion

Whether you’re working on web designs, app interfaces, or presentations, Sip’s Contrast Checker helps you make sure your colors are accessible and readable.