Harmonic Color Palette Architect & WCAG 2.2 Contrast Auditor
Generate accessible monochromatic, complementary, and analogous color palettes with live WCAG 2.2 AA / AAA compliance scoring and color blindness simulation.Documentation & FAQs ↓
Step-by-Step Instructions
4 Steps to CompletionEnter your primary brand color hex code (e.g., #ff6a00) or pick a preset.
Select a harmony rule (Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, or Monochromatic).
Review the WCAG contrast score table for normal text, large headings, and buttons.
Toggle the 'Color Blindness Simulation' tab to verify visual distinction across all 3 vision types.
Practical Use Cases & Real-World Scenarios
WCAG 2.2 Contrast Ratios
Computes exact mathematical relative luminance contrast ratios (e.g., 7.42:1) across text and UI backgrounds.
AA & AAA Compliance Badges
Instant Pass/Fail badges for Normal Body Text (4.5:1), Large Text (3:1), and UI Graphical Components (3:1).
Color Blindness Simulation
Real-time canvas color transforms simulating Protanopia (Red-Blind), Deuteranopia (Green-Blind), and Tritanopia (Blue-Blind).
One-Click CSS & Tailwind Export
Export your accessible palette as copyable CSS custom properties, Tailwind theme configs, or JSON tokens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum WCAG contrast ratio for body text?↓
What is WCAG Level AA vs Level AAA?↓
How does the color blindness simulator work?↓
Why do some buttons pass contrast for large text but fail for normal text?↓
Can I export my palette directly to Tailwind CSS?↓
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