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Text Color Contrast Calculator

Calculate contrast for text color against a chosen background.

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Calculator

Enter the values below. Every quantity identifies its unit or meaning.

Formula / methodWCAG contrast ratio with a simple large-text threshold.

Result

Calculated from your inputs.

How to use this calculator

What to enter

Enter or select the following as requested: Text HEX; Background HEX; Text size (px). Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.

What the result means

The design result converts a color representation, calculates a visual measurement, or produces a layout value from the entered colors, dimensions, or scale. Check the target color space, units, output profile, and whether the result is intended for screen display or physical print.

When to use it

Use this to prepare colors, typography, image dimensions, or layout values for a design workflow. Preview the output in the actual device or production process, since color management, rendering, and platform requirements can differ.