Colour Contrast Checker

Check the contrast between different colour combinations against WCAG standards

Colour Contrast Checker - WCAG Compliance Tool

"Colour Contrast Checker" is a Chrome extension that allows users to compare the contrast ratio of two colors against WCAG Level 2 standards. It features tools for entering Hex codes or color names, a color picker for webpage analysis, and the ability to store up to 20 color combinations for later reference. Users can also reverse colors and generate shareable links, making it a comprehensive tool for ensuring web accessibility through effective color contrast.

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Extension stats

By: https://colourcontrast.cc

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 3.90

(31)

Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-16)

Creation date: 2019-09-06

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab

Size: 387.07K

Email: *****@alexclapperton.co.uk

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 4,570 ▲ 31

Other rankings

#69 in Accessibility ▼ 1 #30 in checker keyword 64 ▲ 2 #87 in compare keyword 7 #195 in color picker keyword 79 ▼ 1

Other platforms

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2.86

(56) 6,062+

Not available on Firefox

Colour Contrast Checker (v1.4.2)

0.00

(0) 1,156+

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Compare the contrast ratio of 2 colours, background and foreground, within a webpage against level 2 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

*More information about understanding colour contrast: https://webaim.org/articles/contrast/

Features

Use the text fields to compare colours using Hex codes or colour names
Use the colour picker tool to compare colours on a webpage
Store up to 20 colour combinations you have compared (uses local storage) to refer back to later
Reverse background and foreground colours
Generate a share link of colours compared

Once you have installed the extension you may need to reload the webpage you are currently on to begin using the extension.

User reviews

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Pros

Very simple, does the job really well
Good design
Helps with color contrast checking
Effective tool for daily use
Thankful users for developing the extension

Cons

Not working in incognito mode
Issues with activation and functionality after installation
Does not consistently open
Lack of RGB values and comparisons
No explanation of pass/fail results for non-tech savvy users

Most mentioned

Did not work or had issues
Helpfulness of the tool
Design and usability
Need for RGB values
Activation problems after installation

User reviews

me encanta,tengo mbuenas recomendaciones sobre esta extencion 5 estrellas

Roosell Rodriguez, 2024-12-07

Colour picker doesn't work in incognito mode. Extension does not consistantly open. Does not work correctly if zoomed in. When zoomed in past 250%, the extension's footer will obscure the page content.