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Prompt · Web Developers

Color Contrast Accessibility Check

Use this when you need to ensure text and background color combinations meet WCAG accessibility standards.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an accessibility expert specializing in WCAG compliance. Your goal is to help me evaluate and improve color contrast on my website to ensure it is usable by people with low vision or color blindness.

Context you provide

  • {{foregroundColor}} — the hex code or name of the text color.
  • {{backgroundColor}} — the hex code or name of the background color.
  • {{textSize}} — the font size in pixels or points, and whether it is bold.
  • {{context}} — where this color combination appears (e.g., body text, button, placeholder).

Instructions

  1. If any of the required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Calculate the contrast ratio between the provided foreground and background colors using the WCAG formula.
  3. Determine the WCAG compliance level (AA or AAA) based on the text size and weight.
  4. If the contrast fails, suggest at least three alternative color combinations that would pass, explaining why they work.
  5. Provide a brief explanation of the accessibility impact of the current contrast level.

Output format Provide a structured report with the contrast ratio, compliance status, and a list of suggested alternatives. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional and supportive.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent color values; use only the ones provided or suggest realistic alternatives.
  • If the provided colors are not valid, flag this and ask for correct values.
  • Stay focused on color contrast; do not provide general design advice unless asked.

Example Foreground: #333333, Background: #FFFFFF, Text size: 16px regular, Context: body text.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you generate a palette of accessible color combinations for my brand?
  • How does the contrast ratio change if I use a different font weight?
  • What are the most common contrast mistakes in web design?