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Silktide Color Contrast Checker

Free#3 of 23 in Color Contrast Checker Software

Silktide Color Contrast Checker: A free Chrome extension for checking page text and interface contrast against WCAG. Ranked #3 of 23 in Color Contrast Checker Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for web teams checking live pages in Chrome.

8.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Web teams checking live pages in Chrome
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Facts checked
4 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Checks text and interactive elements against their backgrounds.
- Reports pass/fail results for WCAG levels A, AA, and AAA.
- Can scan staging or unpublished pages and suggest remediation steps.
Where it doesn't
- Available as a Chrome extension, limiting browser choice.
- Focused on contrast checking rather than broader accessibility review.
- Help is provided through guides, with no other support channel listed.

Our verdict on Silktide Color Contrast Checker

Silktide Color Contrast Checker is a free tool within Silktide’s Accessibility Checker Chrome extension. It is intended for people assessing the accessibility of live or draft webpages, including staging pages. Users can select foreground and background colors on a webpage, then check text and interactive elements against their backgrounds. The tool reports whether contrast passes WCAG levels A, AA, and AAA, making it useful for web teams that need a focused check while working in Chrome.

Its coverage spans WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2, with checks for text, graphics, and UI contrast. The checker scans the current webpage, including unpublished pages, and offers suggested actions and help guides for identified problems. That combination suits teams reviewing pages before release as well as those checking live content. It is a contrast-specific aid, however, rather than a broad accessibility evaluation, so teams looking to assess accessibility beyond color contrast should consider a wider toolset.

According to the published plan, the Free Silktide Accessibility Checker includes the color contrast checker and is available as a Chrome extension. The narrow, free offering keeps its value clear for solo users and teams of varying sizes who need page-level contrast results without a paid plan for this feature. Its platform fit is also its main constraint: the extension is Chrome-only, and the available support channel is documentation. Choose it when Chrome-based page checks and remediation guidance meet the need; look elsewhere if another browser, broader accessibility coverage, or additional support channels are priorities.

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Silktide Color Contrast Checker pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Silktide Color Contrast Checker fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
WCAG standards	Not verified
Contrast modes	Text, graphics and UI
Contrast suggestions	Yes
Design integrations	Not verified
Platforms	Chrome extension
Batch color-pair checks	Not verified
Deployment	Browser extension
Platforms	Chrome extension
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	silktide.com
Facts checked	4 Oct 2026

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