WCAGKit Color Palette Generator

What WCAGKit Color Palette Generator is

WCAGKit Color Palette Generator is a free web tool for generating palettes from a chosen base color and checking combinations against WCAG contrast requirements. A generated palette includes primary, secondary, accent, background, text, and muted colors. The tool displays contrast ratios and WCAG levels for palette pairs, including whether a pair fails. A manual checker lets users enter any two colors and view their ratio and level. For a failing pair, it suggests a nearby foreground color by adjusting lightness while preserving hue and saturation, targeting a 4.5:1 ratio. Users can copy a completed palette as CSS custom properties in :root format. The page also provides iframe embed code that includes a WCAGKit attribution link. Color calculations and palette generation take place in the browser, and the page says color data is not transmitted to a server. It is presented for people designing accessible palettes and building color systems. The tool requires no signup and its Free plan costs nothing.

Who it suits

The tool suits people designing accessible color palettes or building color systems who want contrast checks and CSS custom property export. It may also help users who want to embed a palette generator on a page.

Getting started

1. Open the WCAGKit Color Palette Generator website.
2. Choose a base color to generate a palette.
3. Review the palette pairs’ contrast ratios and WCAG levels.
4. Use the manual checker to assess any two colors or review a suggested fix.
5. Copy the palette as CSS custom properties or use the provided iframe embed code.

Verdict

WCAGKit combines palette generation with pair-by-pair contrast checks and suggested adjustments. Its browser-based calculations and CSS export make it useful for accessible color system work.