Direct answer
A Color System Checker evaluates gamut membership, WCAG 2.2 contrast for meaningful semantic pairs, and perceptual scale quality, then proposes explicit remediations the user must apply.
How to use this tool
Open Checker Stage
Enter from the Color System Checker page or continue from Builder with the same in-memory project.
Review Audits
Inspect sRGB and Display-P3 classifications, WCAG pair results, and scale quality notes for lightness order and adjacent distance.
Apply Chosen Fixes
Accept remediation proposals that state the target, changed token, new value, and consequence—source anchors stay locked.
Semantic Pair Contrast and Gamut Honesty
Contrast uses WCAG 2.2 relative luminance on semantic foreground/background relationships rather than an unreadable all-pairs matrix. Out-of-gamut Display-P3 anchors are explained with deterministic sRGB fallbacks instead of silent channel clipping.
- Remediation never silently mutates immutable source colors; derived tokens absorb accessibility fixes.
- Non-text AAA is not invented when WCAG does not define it for that relationship.
- Checks run entirely in the browser against the current Color System document.
Practical examples
Primary on Surface AA Audit
Input: Roles: text on surface with Primary #2563eb accents
Output: Pair report with AA/AAA status plus optional derived remediation token
Shows failing pairs with explicit proposals while preserving the locked brand anchor.
Limitations
- Reports mathematical accessibility for flat semantic pairs; complex imagery still needs separate review.
- Scale quality heuristics are advisory and do not replace designer judgment.
Frequently asked questions
Will Checker change my brand color automatically?
No. Source anchors are immutable. Remediation creates or adjusts derived tokens only after you confirm.
Can I add a custom foreground/background pair?
Yes. Add product-specific semantic pairs so the report covers real UI usage without exploding into all-pairs noise.
Is keyboard access supported for remediation controls?
Yes. Remediation actions are reachable by keyboard with visible focus, and status messages announce outcomes programmatically.
Authoritative References & Standards
- W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 ↗ — Official contrast thresholds for text and non-text UI components.
- W3C Relative Luminance Definition & Formula ↗ — Relative luminance formula used for semantic pair contrast audits.