Free on iOS

Check Color Contrast for Accessibility

Use Color Identifier App to check color contrast for accessibility. The app samples color from photos or the live camera, then gives you practical results for design, paint, web, accessibility, and palette work.

Quick answer

Yes. Color Identifier App helps you check color contrast for accessibility and shows useful color details in one place, including names, codes, matches, and saved palettes when that workflow applies.

How it works

Open the app, choose a photo or live camera mode, then tap or lock the color you want to analyze. The result is calculated from the sampled color and shown with copyable values.

What you get

The page focuses on contrast ratios, WCAG AA and AAA guidance, and practical foreground/background checks. The app also keeps related color formats together so you do not have to move between separate color converters.

Accuracy and limits

Photo and camera color readings are affected by lighting, shadows, glare, screen calibration, and camera white balance. Treat the result as a strong starting point, then verify important paint or production decisions with a physical sample.

Save and use the result

Save important colors into palettes, copy the values you need, and share the result with clients, painters, developers, or teammates.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check color contrast for accessibility?

Open the app, choose a photo or live camera mode, then tap or lock the color you want to analyze. The result is calculated from the sampled color and shown with copyable values.

How do I check whether two colors pass WCAG contrast?

Compare the foreground and background colors with a contrast checker. WCAG AA commonly requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text, and 3:1 for essential UI graphics.

What color formats does the app show?

The app can show color names, HEX, RGB, HSL, HSB, CMYK, paint matches, Pantone or RAL references when available, and palette information.

Are my photos or color searches private?

Apple's App Store privacy label for the app states that the developer does not collect data. Review the App Store privacy section for the current platform disclosure.

Check Color Contrast for Accessibility

Download Color Identifier App to check color contrast for accessibility with your iPhone camera or photos.

Download on the App Store - Free