Colors
How to Use a Color Contrast Checker
A step-by-step guide to using a color contrast checker. Read the grid, fix failing pairings, check WCAG and APCA, and run a quick accessibility checklist before you ship.
Shaheer Malik9 min read
Colors
APCA: The New Contrast Standard
APCA contrast explained for designers. Learn what APCA is, how Lc works, why it beats WCAG 2 for dark mode, the Lc thresholds, and how to read it in a contrast grid.
Shaheer Malik9 min read
Colors
WCAG Color Contrast Explained
WCAG color contrast explained in plain words. Learn the ratios, the formula behind them, AA versus AAA, large text and UI rules, plus a clear pass and fail table.
Shaheer Malik9 min read