Checks color contrast between text and background according to WCAG guidelines

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Color Contrast Checker Extension

WCAG Color Contrast Analyzer / Quickly check the contrast between two colors.
Simple color check: Quickly check the color contrast between text and background by entering the hex color codes or using the integrated pipette.

Improve the accessibility of your websites with the color contrast checker from barrierefrei-geprueft.de! This Chrome extension allows you to check the color contrast of your texts and backgrounds to make sure they comply with WCAG 2.2 standards.

Main features:

Easy color check: quickly check the color contrast between text and background by entering the hex color codes or using the integrated eyedropper.
WCAG 2.2 compliance: Get instant feedback on whether your color combinations meet WCAG 2.2 requirements for regular text, larger text and graphical user interfaces (AA and AAA standards).

Intuitive interface: User-friendly interface with clear indicators and contrast levels to improve the accessibility of your content.
Sample text preview: See live how the text looks with the selected colors on your website.

Benefits:
Ensure accessibility: Help people with visual impairments by making sure your content is readable and user-friendly.
Easy to use: No complicated settings - everything you need is available at a glance.
Quick check: Save time and effort with the quick and accurate contrast check.

How it works:
Enter color: Enter the hex color codes for foreground and background color.
Show contrast: The extension shows you the color contrast value and WCAG 2.2 compliance.
Make adjustments: Change the colors as needed to ensure accessibility.

Who is this extension suitable for?
Web developers & designers: Ensure your projects meet the latest accessibility standards.
Content creators: Improve the readability and usability of your content.
Accessibility experts: Check and optimize websites for accessibility.
Download the Accessible Color Contrast Checker today and make the web more accessible for everyone!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Color Contrast Checker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Color Contrast Checker extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Color Contrast Checker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Color Contrast Checker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Color Contrast Checker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Color Contrast Checker extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Color Contrast Checker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Color Contrast Checker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Color Contrast Checker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Color Contrast Checker extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Color Contrast Checker extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Color Contrast Checker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Color Contrast Checker extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Color Contrast Checker extension file

Select and download the Color Contrast Checker extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Color Contrast Checker extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Color Contrast Checker extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Color Contrast Checker extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Color Contrast Checker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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