Slate 300 on Slate 50 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

1.42

to 1

AA NormalFAIL

AAA NormalFAIL

AA LargeFAIL

AAA LargeFAIL

Color Details

Text Color

Slate 300

#cbd5e1text-slate-300

Background Color

Slate 50

#f8fafcbg-slate-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-slate-300 -->
<!-- Background: bg-slate-50 -->
<div class="bg-slate-50 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-slate-300">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #cbd5e1 on Background: #f8fafc */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  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-slate-5004.55:1

bg-slate-50

text-slate-6007.24:1

bg-slate-50

text-slate-30013.59:1

bg-slate-950

Frequently Asked Questions

Is slate 300 text on slate 50 accessible?▼

No, this combination fails WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of only 1.42:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum for normal text.

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

The contrast ratio is 1.42:1. 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 slate 300 on slate 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 slate or adjusting the background.