Slate 900 on Yellow 200 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

15.34

to 1

AA NormalPASS

AAA NormalPASS

AA LargePASS

AAA LargePASS

Color Details

Text Color

Slate 900

#0f172atext-slate-900

Background Color

Yellow 200

#fef08abg-yellow-200

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-slate-900 -->
<!-- Background: bg-yellow-200 -->
<div class="bg-yellow-200 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-slate-900">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #0f172a on Background: #fef08a */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #fef08a;
  color: #0f172a;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

Use Cases

Heading text on light cards
Sidebar navigation labels

Accessible Alternatives

text-slate-6006.51:1

bg-yellow-200

text-slate-7008.90:1

bg-yellow-200

text-slate-9006.08:1

bg-yellow-600

Frequently Asked Questions

Is slate 900 text on yellow 200 accessible?▼

Yes, this combination passes WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of 15.34:1, meeting the minimum 4.5:1 requirement for normal text.

What is the contrast ratio of slate 900 on yellow 200?▼

The contrast ratio is 15.34:1. 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 15.34:1 contrast ratio, this combination meets the strictest WCAG AAA standard (7:1 minimum), making it excellent for maximum accessibility.