Amber 900 on Amber 100 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

8.15

to 1

AA NormalPASS

AAA NormalPASS

AA LargePASS

AAA LargePASS

Color Details

Text Color

Amber 900

#78350ftext-amber-900

Background Color

Amber 100

#fef3c7bg-amber-100

WCAG Compliance

Criterion	Min Ratio	Result
Normal Text AA	4.5:1	PASS
Normal Text AAA	7:1	PASS
Large Text AA	3:1	PASS
Large Text AAA	4.5:1	PASS

Code Examples

Tailwind CSShtml

<!-- Text color: text-amber-900 -->
<!-- Background: bg-amber-100 -->
<div class="bg-amber-100 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-amber-900">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #78350f on Background: #fef3c7 */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #fef3c7;
  color: #78350f;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

Use Cases

Heading text on light cards
Sidebar navigation labels

Accessible Alternatives

text-amber-7004.51:1

bg-amber-100

text-amber-8006.37:1

bg-amber-100

text-amber-9005.43:1

bg-amber-400

Frequently Asked Questions

Is amber 900 text on amber 100 accessible?▼

Yes, this combination passes WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of 8.15:1, meeting the minimum 4.5:1 requirement for normal text.

What is the contrast ratio of amber 900 on amber 100?▼

The contrast ratio is 8.15:1. WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. WCAG AAA requires 7:1 for normal text and 4.5:1 for large text.

Does this combination meet WCAG AAA?▼

Yes, with a 8.15:1 contrast ratio, this combination meets the strictest WCAG AAA standard (7:1 minimum), making it excellent for maximum accessibility.