The Contrast Checker in Sip 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 (4.50–7.00): Good contrast for text
  • Fail (<4.50): Insufficient contrast for readability

Example: A score of 19.21 is considered excellent and meets AAA standards.

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Accessing Contrast Checker

You can access the Contrast Checker in two ways:

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From the Toolbar Menu

Click the Check Contrast option in the toolbar to launch the tool.

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From the Main View

When editing a palette, the Contrast Checker appears alongside the Custom Formats panel.

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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

Example: Pair dark text with light backgrounds and vice versa to maximize contrast.

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Conclusion

Whether you’re working on web designs, app interfaces, or presentations, Sip’s Contrast Checker ensures your colors are accessible and inclusive. Try it out and make sure your designs are readable for everyone!