Contraste
contrasteapp.comCheck text color accessibility against WCAG guidelines instantly
Dev Toolsaccessibilitywcagcolor-contrastmacosdesign-toolsa11y
About
Contraste is a free macOS app that checks whether text and background color combinations meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defined by the W3C. It helps designers and developers quickly determine if their color choices are accessible to users with visual impairments. The app requires macOS High Sierra (10.13) or newer.
Problem
Designers and developers struggle to verify whether their color combinations meet accessibility standards for visually impaired users.
For
designers and developers building accessible web content
How it works
Users input a text color and background color, and the app evaluates the contrast ratio against WCAG thresholds to determine if it passes accessibility requirements.
Business model
free
Status
launched