Zinc 900 on Zinc 50 - WCAG Contrast Check

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contrast Ratio

16.97

to 1

AA NormalPASS

AAA NormalPASS

AA LargePASS

AAA LargePASS

Color Details

Text Color

Zinc 900

#18181btext-zinc-900

Background Color

Zinc 50

#fafafabg-zinc-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-zinc-900 -->
<!-- Background: bg-zinc-50 -->
<div class="bg-zinc-50 p-6 rounded-lg">
  <p class="text-zinc-900">
    Your accessible text here
  </p>
</div>

Plain CSScss

/* Text: #18181b on Background: #fafafa */
.accessible-container {
  background-color: #fafafa;
  color: #18181b;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

Use Cases

Heading text on light cards
Sidebar navigation labels
Dashboard metric values

Accessible Alternatives

text-zinc-5004.63:1

bg-zinc-50

text-zinc-6007.41:1

bg-zinc-50

text-zinc-9006.91:1

bg-zinc-400

Frequently Asked Questions

Is zinc 900 text on zinc 50 accessible?▼

Yes, this combination passes WCAG AA with a contrast ratio of 16.97:1, meeting the minimum 4.5:1 requirement for normal text.

What is the contrast ratio of zinc 900 on zinc 50?▼

The contrast ratio is 16.97:1. 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 16.97:1 contrast ratio, this combination meets the strictest WCAG AAA standard (7:1 minimum), making it excellent for maximum accessibility.