Audit results
OpenAI Black on White — #10A37F on #FFFFFF → 3.20:1 ⚠ AA-large only
OpenAI Teal on White — #10A37F on #FFFFFF → 3.20:1 ⚠ AA-large only
White on OpenAI Teal — #FFFFFF on #10A37F → 3.20:1 ⚠ AA-large only
OpenAI Color Accessibility — WCAG Contrast Audit
OpenAI’s primary brand colors audited against WCAG contrast — 0 of 3 pairs pass AA for normal text.
At a glance
- Pairs audited
- 3
- Passing AA (normal text)
- 0 of 3
- AA threshold
- 4.5:1
- AAA threshold
- 7:1
OpenAI’s brand is anchored by black-and-white minimalism with selective use of teal-green for product accents. This page audits OpenAI’s primary brand-color combinations against the WCAG 2.1 AA threshold (4.5:1 for normal-size body text). Results are computed live from the published brand colors and the WCAG luminance formula.
Brand pair audit
OpenAI Black on White
Body sample text for accessibility check.
#10A37F on #FFFFFF
3.20:1AA-large
OpenAI Teal on White
Body sample text for accessibility check.
#10A37F on #FFFFFF
3.20:1AA-large
White on OpenAI Teal
Body sample text for accessibility check.
#FFFFFF on #10A37F
3.20:1AA-large
What this means in practice
OpenAI’s teal-green accent passes AA on white at body size — a careful choice that supports inline use. Most product surfaces lean on the maximum-contrast black/white default, simplifying compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Does OpenAI comply with WCAG?
Brand color tokens are one input to compliance — actual page conformance depends on which pairs are used where. OpenAI has 0 of 3 primary pairs passing AA at body size. Some pairs are intended for large text or background usage only.
Where can I check the latest brand guidelines?
Brand guidelines change without notice. Always cross-check against OpenAI’s current published brand site or design-system documentation before shipping. The hex values used here reflect publicly documented brand color tokens at the time of writing.
How do I fix failing brand pairs in my own design system?
When a brand color fails AA on white, the standard fix is to introduce a darker variant (often suffixed -700 or -600 in design-system terminology) for use as text on light surfaces, while reserving the lighter brand color for large headings or background usage. The contrast checker above suggests the nearest passing color in either direction.
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