Yellow 900 on Yellow 100 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

8.07

to 1

AA NormalPASS

AAA NormalPASS

AA LargePASS

AAA LargePASS

Color Details

Text Color

Yellow 900

#713f12text-yellow-900

Background Color

Yellow 100

#fef9c3bg-yellow-100

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-yellow-900 -->
<!-- Background: bg-yellow-100 -->
<div class="bg-yellow-100 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-yellow-900">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #713f12 on Background: #fef9c3 */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #fef9c3;
  color: #713f12;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

Use Cases

Heading text on light cards
Sidebar navigation labels

Accessible Alternatives

text-yellow-7004.58:1

bg-yellow-100

text-yellow-8006.38:1

bg-yellow-100

text-yellow-9004.52:1

bg-yellow-500

Frequently Asked Questions

Is yellow 900 text on yellow 100 accessible?▼

Yes, this combination passes WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of 8.07:1, meeting the minimum 4.5:1 requirement for normal text.

What is the contrast ratio of yellow 900 on yellow 100?▼

The contrast ratio is 8.07:1. 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 8.07:1 contrast ratio, this combination meets the strictest WCAG AAA standard (7:1 minimum), making it excellent for maximum accessibility.