How to Check Color Contrast in Figma
ComponentQA scans text and background color combinations across your designs and flags any that fail WCAG AA or AAA standards.
The Problem
Poor color contrast makes designs inaccessible
- WCAG requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text, 3:1 for large text
- Manual checking with color pickers is slow and error-prone
- Designs look fine on your screen but fail accessibility audits
- Developers catch contrast issues late in the process
Step-by-Step Solution
How to Check Color Contrast in Figma
1
Select scope
Choose what to audit: current selection, page, or entire file. ComponentQA analyzes all text layers and their backgrounds.
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Pro tip: Start with critical screens like forms and navigation.
2
Run contrast check
Enable "Color Contrast" in the audit settings and click Run. ComponentQA calculates ratios for every text/background pair.
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Pro tip: Choose between WCAG AA (minimum) or AAA (enhanced) standards.
3
Fix failing colors
Click any failing item to navigate to it. ComponentQA suggests the minimum color adjustment needed to pass.
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Pro tip: Update your color tokens at the source to fix all instances at once.
Why Use ComponentQA?
Automatic WCAG compliance checking
Navigate directly to issues
Suggested color fixes
AA and AAA level support
Exportable accessibility report
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Check Color Contrast in Figma
What contrast ratio is required?
WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text (18pt+ or 14pt bold). WCAG AAA requires 7:1 and 4.5:1 respectively.
Does it check images and icons?
ComponentQA focuses on text contrast. For UI icons, ensure 3:1 contrast against backgrounds.
Can I export a compliance report?
Yes. Export results as a PDF or CSV for stakeholder review or documentation.
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