Color Insights
Similar & Opposite Colors
Light & Dark Mode Suggestions
Typography
Patterns
Color in Context
See how this color looks in common UI elements and design contexts.
Button
Card Header
Card Title
Card subtitle or description
Card content goes here...
Badge
Progress Bar
Link
Links stand out while maintaining readability
Icon
Success
Action completed
💡 Accessibility Tip
When using this color for text or important UI elements, always check contrast ratios. Use the Contrast Checker section below to ensure your design meets accessibility standards.
Color Harmony Rules
Understanding color harmony helps create visually pleasing and effective designs. Each rule serves different purposes and emotional responses.
Professional Design Tips
60-30-10 Rule
Use 60% dominant color, 30% secondary, 10% accent for balanced designs
Contrast is Key
Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors
Context Matters
Colors appear different depending on surrounding colors
Less is More
Limit your palette to 2-4 colors for cohesive design
Contrast Checker
Imagine This Is Your Heading
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Pass
Contrast Ratio: 4.96:1,
WCAG Grading: AA
Imagine This Is Your Heading
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Fail
Contrast Ratio: 4.23:1,
WCAG Grading: AA lg
Color Blindness
Color blindness checking is crucial in design and development because it ensures that content is accessible to a broader audience, including those with color vision deficiencies. Approximately 8% of men and 0.5% of women worldwide experience some form of color blindness, making it essential to create visual content that is inclusive and easy to understand for everyone.
By checking for color blindness, designers can identify potential issues where important information might be lost or misinterpreted due to color distinctions, and make necessary adjustments. This practice not only improves the user experience but also aligns with accessibility standards, fostering inclusivity and ensuring that all users can engage with content equally.
Accessibility Deep Dive
Comprehensive accessibility analysis to ensure your color choices work for everyone, including users with visual impairments and color vision differences.
Contrast Ratio Analysis
| WCAG Level | Required Ratio | White BG | Black BG | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA Normal Text | 4.5:1 | Fail | Pass | Minimum for body text, small UI elements |
| AA Large Text | 3:1 | Pass | Pass | 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold text |
| AAA Normal Text | 7:1 | Fail | Fail | Enhanced accessibility standard |
| AAA Large Text | 4.5:1 | Fail | Pass | Enhanced for large text |
Color Vision Simulation
See how your color appears to users with different types of color vision deficiency.
Accessibility Best Practices
Do:
- • Test with actual users who have visual impairments
- • Use tools like screen readers to test your design
- • Provide multiple ways to convey information (not just color)
- • Consider focus indicators for keyboard navigation
Avoid:
- • Relying solely on color to convey meaning
- • Using color combinations that are hard to distinguish
- • Ignoring WCAG guidelines for critical UI elements
- • Assuming all users see colors the same way
Export Colors
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