Color and UI
Use this guide to make text readable before a design reaches production. It is written for practical creative workflows where the final asset needs to be easy to edit, export, document, and hand off.
When This Matters
Check Color Contrast for UI Text is most useful when the same task repeats across multiple files, teammates, platforms, or publishing slots. A small checklist prevents last-minute guessing and keeps the work tied to the right format, size, shortcut, color role, or prompt purpose.
Recommended Workflow
- Test foreground and background color pairs, not isolated colors.
- Check normal and large text thresholds separately.
- Preview sample text using the actual colors.
- Adjust color roles before component styles spread through the system.
Common Mistakes
- Checking contrast only after a page is built.
- Testing buttons but not disabled, hover, or secondary text states.
- Assuming dark mode contrast automatically passes.
Use the Related Tool
Open Contrast Checker to apply this workflow in the browser. The related Fundy tool is free, local-first, and designed to produce a copyable or downloadable result.
Handoff Checklist
- Confirm the final file, shortcut sheet, palette, or prompt matches the intended use.
- Keep a source copy separate from exported delivery files.
- Name the output clearly enough for another person to understand without opening it.
- Link back to the tool or guide when sharing the workflow with a teammate.