Color Blind Safe Palette Generator
Generate accessible color palettes safe for colorblind users. Test colors against protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia with WCAG contrast checking.
Palette Configuration
Color Vision Simulation
Palette Preview
Accessibility Summary
• WCAG AAA: Contrast ratio ≥ 7:1 (best accessibility)
• WCAG AA: Contrast ratio ≥ 4.5:1 (standard compliance)
• Large Text: Contrast ratio ≥ 3:1 (for 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold)
About Color Blind Safe Palette Generator
A Color Blind Safe Palette Generator is an accessibility-focused tool that creates color palettes specifically designed to be distinguishable by users with various types of color blindness including protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia. This tool combines color theory with accessibility standards to ensure your designs are inclusive and WCAG compliant.
Why use a Color Blind Safe Palette Generator?
Using a Color Blind Safe Palette Generator ensures your designs are accessible to approximately 8% of men and 0.5% of women who have color vision deficiencies. It prevents accessibility issues before they occur, helps meet WCAG guidelines, and ensures your content remains usable and distinguishable for all users regardless of their color perception abilities.
Who is it for?
This tool is essential for UX/UI designers prioritizing inclusive design, web developers ensuring accessibility compliance, product managers building accessible digital products, accessibility specialists conducting audits, government agencies meeting accessibility requirements, and any designer or developer committed to creating universally usable experiences.
How to use the tool
- Select your base colors or let the tool suggest accessibility-safe color combinations
- Choose the types of color blindness to test against (protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia)
- Review the generated palette with simulations showing how it appears to colorblind users
- Check WCAG contrast ratios to ensure text readability and accessibility compliance
- Export the validated color palette with confidence that it works for all users
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