Color Pairings for Print Materials
Posters, signs, and printed materials also need readable contrast — especially for older viewers.
Large heading text
Medium body text (18px) for reading and content.
Normal body text (16px) for paragraphs.
Small body text (14px) for captions and metadata.
Contrast ratio
Requires 4.5:1 · You have 14.63:1
Requires 3.0:1 · You have 14.63:1
Requires 7.0:1 · You have 14.63:1
Requires 4.5:1 · You have 14.63:1
Requires 3.0:1 · You have 14.63:1
Quick presets
Based on WCAG 2.1 contrast guidelines. Large text = 18pt (24px) normal or 14pt (18.66px) bold. Hex codes update in both directions: type a hex or pick a color, both inputs stay in sync.
Print Design tips
For posters viewed from distance or by older audiences, prefer 7:1+ contrast (AAA). Younger eyes can read lower contrast; older eyes struggle.
For body text in printed brochures, AA (4.5:1) is the minimum. Lower contrast looks "modern" on screen but reads poorly on paper.
CMYK and RGB color spaces are different. Use this tool as a guideline, but proof prints to verify final appearance.
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