Black on Slate 50 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

20.07

to 1

AA NormalPASS

AAA NormalPASS

AA LargePASS

AAA LargePASS

Color Details

Text Color

Black

#000000text-black

Background Color

Slate 50

#f8fafcbg-slate-50

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-slate-50 -->
<div class="bg-slate-50 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-black">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #000000 on Background: #f8fafc */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  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-black8.19:1

bg-slate-400

text-black14.14:1

bg-slate-300

text-black17.03:1

bg-slate-200

Frequently Asked Questions

Is black text on slate 50 accessible?▼

Yes, this combination passes WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of 20.07:1, meeting the minimum 4.5:1 requirement for normal text.

What is the contrast ratio of black on slate 50?▼

The contrast ratio is 20.07:1. 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 20.07:1 contrast ratio, this combination meets the strictest WCAG AAA standard (7:1 minimum), making it excellent for maximum accessibility.