Check Color Palette for Color Blindness

Test your color palettes for accessibility and see how they appear with different types of color blindness

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Accessibility Analysis

Overall Score

A

Average contrast ratio

WCAG 2.1

AA Normal:
AA Large:
AAA Normal:

Impact on Protanopia

0% reduction in distinct colors

Your Palette - Protanopia View

Red

Original

#FF0000

Simulated

#c6c500

Suggestions

Darker variant
Lighter variant
Higher contrast
Saturated variant

Green

Original

#00FF00

Simulated

#b0b187

Contrast with previous

Poor(2.91:1)

Suggestions

Darker variant
Lighter variant
Higher contrast
Saturated variant

Blue

Original

#0000FF

Simulated

#0000e2

Contrast with previous

Good(6.26:1)

Suggestions

Darker variant
Lighter variant
Higher contrast
Saturated variant

Accessibility Analysis

WCAG Guidelines
  • AA Standard: 4.5:1 contrast ratio
  • AAA Standard: 7:1 contrast ratio
  • Large Text: 3:1 contrast ratio
Color Blindness Tips
  • • Test with all simulation types
  • • Use high contrast combinations
  • • Add patterns or icons
  • • Avoid red-green combinations

Export Palette

How the Palette Checker Works

The Palette Checker helps you test your color palettes for accessibility. Add your brand or UI colors, simulate how they appear for different types of color blindness, and get instant feedback on contrast and accessibility. Export your palette as JSON, CSS, or PNG for easy sharing.

Privacy: All color analysis and simulation are performed locally in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.

Who is this for? Essential for designers, developers, and teams who want to build accessible, inclusive products.

Example: Palette Color Blindness Simulation

Normal Palette Example
Normal Vision
Protanopia Palette Simulation Example
Protanopia Simulation

Common Questions

Is my palette private?

Yes. All processing is done locally in your browser. Your palettes are never uploaded or stored.

Can I use this for commercial projects?

Absolutely! This tool is free to use for personal, educational, and commercial projects.

What types of color blindness can I simulate?

You can simulate Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia, Achromatopsia, and more. Just select a type above the palette preview.

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