Gray 800 on Orange 50 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

13.83

to 1

AA NormalPASS

AAA NormalPASS

AA LargePASS

AAA LargePASS

Color Details

Text Color

Gray 800

#1f2937text-gray-800

Background Color

Orange 50

#fff7edbg-orange-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-gray-800 -->
<!-- Background: bg-orange-50 -->
<div class="bg-orange-50 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-gray-800">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #1f2937 on Background: #fff7ed */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  color: #1f2937;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

Use Cases

Heading text on light cards
Sidebar navigation labels

Accessible Alternatives

text-gray-5004.55:1

bg-orange-50

text-gray-6007.12:1

bg-orange-50

text-gray-8005.24:1

bg-orange-500

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gray 800 text on orange 50 accessible?▼

Yes, this combination passes WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of 13.83:1, meeting the minimum 4.5:1 requirement for normal text.

What is the contrast ratio of gray 800 on orange 50?▼

The contrast ratio is 13.83:1. 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 13.83:1 contrast ratio, this combination meets the strictest WCAG AAA standard (7:1 minimum), making it excellent for maximum accessibility.