Black on Amber 300 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

14.56

to 1

AA NormalPASS

AAA NormalPASS

AA LargePASS

AAA LargePASS

Color Details

Text Color

Black

#000000text-black

Background Color

Amber 300

#fcd34dbg-amber-300

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-black -->
<!-- Background: bg-amber-300 -->
<div class="bg-amber-300 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-black">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #000000 on Background: #fcd34d */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #fcd34d;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

Use Cases

Body text on light backgrounds
Form labels and input text
Article content typography

Accessible Alternatives

text-black6.59:1

bg-amber-600

text-black9.78:1

bg-amber-500

text-black12.58:1

bg-amber-400

Frequently Asked Questions

Is black text on amber 300 accessible?▼

Yes, this combination passes WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of 14.56:1, meeting the minimum 4.5:1 requirement for normal text.

What is the contrast ratio of black on amber 300?▼

The contrast ratio is 14.56:1. 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 14.56:1 contrast ratio, this combination meets the strictest WCAG AAA standard (7:1 minimum), making it excellent for maximum accessibility.