Text Contrast Checker

About this plugin

DescriptionText Contrast Checker is a specialized Figma plugin designed to empower designers with the ability to easily evaluate text contrast ratios directly within their design workflow. Ensuring text is legible and accessible is crucial for creating inclusive user interfaces, and this tool simplifies the process by providing instant feedback on contrast ratios.Key Features:Instant Contrast Calculation: Select any text layer in your Figma design, and Text Contrast Checker will automatically compute the contrast ratio between the text color and its background.Accessibility Compliance: Built with WCAG 2.2 standards in mind, the plugin helps designers ensure their designs meet accessibility requirements for text readability.Visual Feedback: Receive immediate visual feedback on the contrast ratio, with indications based on WCAG guidelines (AA, AAA, AA Large Text).Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates into your Figma workflow, enhancing efficiency and design decision-making.How It Works:Select Text Layer: Click on any text layer within your Figma document.View Contrast Ratio: The plugin analyzes the selected text against its background, displaying the contrast ratio and its corresponding accessibility level (AA, AAA, AA Large Text).Color Hierarchy: Text Contrast Checker examines the color hierarchy from the selected text layer up to the page background or the first solid color it encounters, ensuring accurate contrast assessments.Limitations:Dependent on Figma Color Setup: The accuracy of contrast ratio calculations depends on how colors are defined within Figma, particularly the background color setup of your pages.Use Cases:Design Accessibility: Ensure your designs are inclusive and accessible to all users by verifying text legibility with real-time contrast ratio checks.Iterative Design: Quickly iterate and refine color choices to meet accessibility standards without disrupting your design flow.Text Contrast Checker is an essential tool for designers striving to create user-friendly interfaces that prioritize accessibility without sacrificing creativity.Get StartedEnhance your design process in Figma today with Text Contrast Checker. Install it from the Figma Community or directly within Figma's Plugin section to start checking text contrast ratios effortlessly.