WhoCanUse is a tool designed for web developers and designers to help them understand how color contrast affects people with different visual impairments. It provides a comprehensive analysis of color combinations based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), giving users insight into how various visual impairments impact the perception of their design.
Key Features
- Analyzes color contrast and provides a grade based on WCAG guidelines
- Simulates various visual impairments, including color blindness, cataracts, glaucoma, and low vision
- Evaluates the impact of situational events like direct sunlight or night mode on color visibility
- Allows users to input custom foreground and background colors, text size, and style to test their design's accessibility
How It Works
- Enter your desired foreground and background colors, along with text size and style.
- WhoCanUse calculates the color contrast ratio and assigns a grade according to WCAG standards.
- The tool simulates how different visual impairments affect the perception of your color choices.
- Review the results to ensure your design is accessible to a wide range of users.
Benefits
This tool humanizes the data by providing estimates of the population affected by different visual impairments, making it easier to understand the real-world impact of your design choices.