What is Accessible Color Palette Generator?
Accessible Color Palette generates color schemes that meet WCAG accessibility standards. Create beautiful, contrast-compliant palettes for your designs with automatic verification of color combinations against AA and AAA requirements.
Common Use Cases
Design Systems
Build accessible design token libraries with compliant color combinations.
Brand Development
Create brand color palettes that work for all users including those with visual impairments.
UI Components
Generate accessible color sets for buttons, links, and interactive elements.
Theme Creation
Design light and dark themes with guaranteed contrast compliance.
How to Use This Tool
- Start with a base color or generate a random accessible palette
- View contrast ratios for all color combinations
- Filter to show only AA or AAA compliant pairs
- Export color values in HEX, RGB, or HSL format
- Copy CSS variables for immediate use in your project
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a color palette accessible?
Text and background combinations must have sufficient contrast ratios: 4.5:1 for AA, 7:1 for AAA (normal text).
Can I use any colors I want?
You can use any colors, but text/background pairings must meet contrast requirements. The tool shows which combinations work.
What about colors for non-text elements?
Interactive elements, icons, and borders need 3:1 contrast against adjacent colors per WCAG 2.1.
How do I use the generated palette?
Export as CSS variables, copy HEX codes, or download a JSON file for use in design tools and code.