Color & Design

Color contrast checker for print legibility

Test WCAG contrast and print readability on your brand palette before files go to press. Use it free online — or upload files for free Human + AI review by our prepress team.

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Text color

Background color

Sample headline text

Free Human + AI option

Not ready to trust the tool alone?

This Contrast utility is 100% free in your browser. If you want our prepress team to run the same job manually — with AI assistance — upload your files and we will review and email you back at no charge.

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How to use this tool

Enter colors Add hex colors or sample from your artwork.
Run WCAG and print checks See WCAG contrast, color blindness check, and ink coverage hints.
Save results Export a quick prepress checklist for your team.
Optional: request free Human + AI help Prefer a real prepress review? Upload your files and note “Contrast” — our team will run the same task manually with AI assistance and email you back at no charge.

Every step above can also be handled by our team — use the Human + AI upload button if you prefer personal assistance.

Protect legibility everywhere

The color contrast checker scores WCAG contrast on hex colors to keep accessibility strong for text over images and small captions.

It flags ink coverage concerns for print readability while preserving your brand palette.

Built for designers and prepress

Review legibility and run a color blindness check, then pair with the RGB to CMYK preview and DPI checker before exporting.

Share and move to production

Export the scores as part of your prepress checklist, send files to the file uploader, or order business cards with confidence.

Free online — or free Human + AI assistance

This page runs entirely in your browser at no cost. If you prefer a second set of eyes, email or upload your files through our complimentary file uploader and ask for Human + AI help with Contrast. Our team will perform the same task manually, use AI where it helps, and send proof-ready feedback — also free.

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Frequently asked questions

What WCAG level should I target?

Aim for AA for most print body copy; AAA for small type when possible.

Does this handle gradients?

Sample the start and end hex colors to verify contrast across the range.

Will contrast change in print?

Yes, ink coverage and paper color impact contrast; soft proof with the RGB to CMYK preview.

Can I share results?

Download the scores or paste them into your prepress checklist for the job.

Can your team do this for me instead of using the online tool?

Yes. The browser tool is free and private, but if you would rather not rely on it alone, upload your files via our complimentary file uploader and request Human + AI help with “Contrast”. Our prepress team will review manually — with AI assistance — and reply for free.

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