White on Cyan 400 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

1.81

to 1

AA NormalFAIL

AAA NormalFAIL

AA LargeFAIL

AAA LargeFAIL

Color Details

Text Color

White

#fffffftext-white

Background Color

Cyan 400

#22d3eebg-cyan-400

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-white -->
<!-- Background: bg-cyan-400 -->
<div class="bg-cyan-400 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-white">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #ffffff on Background: #22d3ee */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #22d3ee;
  color: #ffffff;
  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-white13.40:1

bg-cyan-950

text-white9.11:1

bg-cyan-900

text-white7.27:1

bg-cyan-800

Frequently Asked Questions

Is white text on cyan 400 accessible?▼

No, this combination fails WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of only 1.81:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum for normal text.

What is the contrast ratio of white on cyan 400?▼

The contrast ratio is 1.81:1. 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 white on cyan 400 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 text color or adjusting the background.