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APCA Contrast Calculator vs Colorable: catalog facts
APCA Contrast Calculator	Colorable
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Web	Web
Polarity aware, handling dark mode separately Shows contrast relative to font size and weight	Shows contrast ratio and WCAG level together HSL sliders for text and background
APCA is not yet a published WCAG requirement Results are not the same as WCAG 2 contrast ratios	Tests a single pair at a time Minimal interface with few extra features
Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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