---
title: "Color Contrast Ratios: Meeting WCAG AA and AAA Standards"
description: A practical guide to color contrast ratios and tools that help you meet WCAG AA and AAA compliance standards.
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# [Color Contrast Ratios: Meeting WCAG AA and AAA Standards](https://thedeveloper.javierfuentes.cl/blog/color-contrast-ratios-meeting-wcag-aa-and-aaa-standards)

 Written by [James Rivera](https://thedeveloper.javierfuentes.cl/blog/author/james-rivera) | Apr 10, 2023 4:00:00 AM

Color contrast is one of the most common accessibility failures on the web. WCAG 2.1 requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text at the AA level. Learn how to audit your palette and fix contrast issues before they reach production.

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