Why is Color Accessibility Important?
Color contrast is a critical factor in web accessibility. For many users with visual impairments, low contrast text can be impossible to read. Our tool uses WCAG 2.1 standards to calculate the contrast ratio between your chosen color and standard backgrounds (white/black), ensuring your designs are inclusive from the start.
Tints vs. Shades
- Tints: These are created by adding white to a base color, making it lighter and softer. Perfect for secondary buttons or background accents.
- Shades: These are created by adding black to a base color, making it darker and richer. Ideal for text, borders, or hover states.
Professional Features
Our generator provides a standard 100-900 scale similar to those used by popular CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS, giving you a ready-to-use palette for your project in seconds.