Color Contrast
Color Contrast: A free toolkit for checking contrast across color pairs, web pages, images, and Figma. Ranked #6 of 23 in Color Contrast Checker Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for designers wanting broad free contrast checks.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDesigners wanting broad free contrast checks
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- WCAG standards2.1
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Checks color pairs against WCAG AA and AAA thresholds and calculates APCA scores
- Scans web pages and samples colors from uploaded images
- Adds color-vision simulation, PDF reports, and Figma suggestions
Where it doesn't
- WCAG coverage is stated for version 2.1
- APCA is offered as a draft method, not a published WCAG 2.2 check
- The toolkit is focused on color accessibility checks rather than broader design work
Our verdict on Color Contrast
Color Contrast is a browser-based toolkit for designers and developers checking color accessibility. It compares foreground and background pairs against WCAG AA and AAA thresholds, and adds APCA scores, color alternatives, and checks for text, graphics, and UI. The combination suits people who want several contrast workflows in one free toolkit, from a quick pair check to examining a page or design asset. It is less suited to teams looking for a wider design or accessibility management platform.
Its breadth is the main distinction: the tools scan website pages for visible text contrast issues, sample colors from uploaded images, simulate color-vision deficiencies, and export PDF reports. The Figma plugin brings contrast results and alternative colors into that design environment. The vendor says calculations run locally in the browser and the tools are free without sign-up or usage limits. This makes it a practical fit for independent designers and developers as well as larger teams that need accessible color checks, though the product remains centered on that task.
Standards coverage needs a careful read. The vendor explicitly states WCAG 2.1, with AA and AAA thresholds, while APCA is presented as a draft WCAG 3.0 method rather than a published WCAG 2.2 check. Choose Color Contrast if free coverage across color pairs, pages, images, and Figma matters more than a broader compliance workflow. If your work specifically requires published WCAG 2.2 checks, its stated coverage may not match that need.
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Color Contrast fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| WCAG standards | 2.1 |
| Contrast modes | Text, graphics and UI |
| Contrast suggestions | Yes |
| Design integrations | Figma |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension |
| Batch color-pair checks | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Figma |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | colorcontrast.org |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
Color Contrast integrations
Color Contrast lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Figma
Alternatives to Color Contrast
- WebAIM Contrast CheckerA free web checker for text and UI contrast, with a basic API and bookmarklet.9.1
- Acquia Color Contrast Checker (formerly Monsido Contrast Checker)A free web checker for reviewing color pairs against WCAG contrast thresholds.9.0
- Silktide Color Contrast CheckerA free Chrome extension for checking page text and interface contrast against WCAG.8.7
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Color Contrast vs the competition
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- Color Contrast vs Colour Contrast Analyser (CCA)
- Color Contrast vs Figma
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