Area Contrast Checker - Drag, Select, Know. A new way to check A11y contrast

1.Auto scan, 2.Eyedropper, or 3.Element-based? Meet the 4th approach: Selection-based pixel analysis. This Chrome extension sees what users see, delivering reliable contrast ratios for complex visuals. No more relying solely on tedious manual picking. Just drag and know.

Hey Product Hunt 👋 I'm the creator of Area Contrast Checker. As an IAAP WAS (Certified Web Accessibility Specialist), I’ve spent years auditing websites. Over time, I realized that current contrast checking methods have clear limitations. We usually rely on three methods: 1. Auto-scanners: Fast, but they often miss background images or complex visuals. 2. Eyedroppers: Precise, but a tedious and time-consuming pixel-hunt. 3. Element-based code inspection: Reliable for simple CSS, but fails on overlays, gradients, and blending modes. I wanted a "4th approach" that combines speed with what the user actually sees. Area Contrast Checker analyzes the rendered pixels directly from your browser. No matter how complex the CSS or background image is, if a user can see it, this tool can measure it. "Just drag and know." It’s designed to make A11y audits faster, more objective, and closer to the real user experience. I’d love to hear from you: What is your biggest frustration with current A11y tools? Thank you for your support! 🚀

Area Contrast Checker - Drag, Select, Know. A new way to check A11y contrast

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