Color Safe Palette
Generate WCAG-compliant color palettes
Color Safe Palette is a free online tool from BrowserUtils that generate wcag-compliant color palettes. It runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No account required.
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On White: 16.33:1 AA On Black: 1.29:1 Fail
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#06327a
On White: 12.03:1 AA On Black: 1.75:1 Fail
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#0846ab
On White: 8.49:1 AA On Black: 2.47:1 Fail
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#0a5adb
On White: 6:1 AA On Black: 3.5:1 Fail
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#2473f5
On White: 4.33:1 Fail On Black: 4.85:1 AA
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#5492f7
On White: 3.07:1 Fail On Black: 6.83:1 AA
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#85b1f9
On White: 2.18:1 Fail On Black: 9.65:1 AA
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#b6d0fc
On White: 1.57:1 Fail On Black: 13.42:1 AA
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How to use Color Safe Palette
- 1 Paste or type your input into the editor above.
- 2 The tool processes your data instantly — right in your browser, with nothing sent to a server.
- 3 Copy the result with one click or continue editing your input.
About Color Safe Palette
Free online accessible color palette generator. Create color combinations that meet WCAG AA contrast requirements against white and black backgrounds. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your data is never sent to a server. Just paste your input, get instant results, and copy with one click. No sign-up or installation required.
Color Safe Palette specs
- Runtime
- 100% client-side (browser)
- Built on
- WCAG 2.2 contrast formulas (relative luminance per W3C spec) and ARIA 1.2 role mappings
- Cost
- Free — no account, no rate limits, no usage caps
- Browser support
- Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
- Part of
- 299 developer tools on BrowserUtils (100% client-side)
Questions
What makes a color palette accessible?
An accessible color palette ensures sufficient contrast ratios between text and background colors. WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Colors should also be distinguishable for users with color vision deficiencies.
How do I ensure my brand colors are accessible?
Start with your brand color and generate lighter or darker variations that meet WCAG contrast requirements. You may need to adjust saturation or lightness. Use this tool to find the closest accessible variants of your brand colors.
How does the color safe palette generator handle color blindness?
The tool focuses on contrast ratios, which benefit all users including those with color vision deficiencies. For full color-blindness support, also avoid relying on color alone to convey meaning and use patterns or labels alongside color.
Can I export the generated accessible palette?
Yes. Copy the hex codes from the generated palette and use them directly in your CSS, design tool, or style guide. The palette displays both hex and RGB values for each color.
Does the color safe palette tool work offline?
Yes. All palette generation and contrast checking runs in your browser. No data is sent to a server, and the tool functions fully without an internet connection after loading.
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