Blue 300 on Blue 50 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

1.66

to 1

AA NormalFAIL

AAA NormalFAIL

AA LargeFAIL

AAA LargeFAIL

Color Details

Text Color

Blue 300

#93c5fdtext-blue-300

Background Color

Blue 50

#eff6ffbg-blue-50

WCAG Compliance

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

Code Examples

Tailwind CSShtml

<!-- Text color: text-blue-300 -->
<!-- Background: bg-blue-50 -->
<div class="bg-blue-50 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-blue-300">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #93c5fd on Background: #eff6ff */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  color: #93c5fd;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

Use Cases

Decorative text only (not for body copy)
Large display headings (36px+) if AA Large passes
Placeholder or watermark text

Accessible Alternatives

text-blue-6004.75:1

bg-blue-50

text-blue-7006.16:1

bg-blue-50

text-blue-3008.15:1

bg-blue-950

Frequently Asked Questions

Is blue 300 text on blue 50 accessible?▼

No, this combination fails WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of only 1.66:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum for normal text.

What is the contrast ratio of blue 300 on blue 50?▼

The contrast ratio is 1.66:1. 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.

How can I make blue 300 on blue 50 accessible?▼

To achieve WCAG AA compliance, try using a darker text shade or a lighter background shade. For example, increasing the contrast by using a darker shade of blue or adjusting the background.