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WCAG 2.1 AA · Pattern Library

Accessibility patterns decoded for builders.

Compare WCAG 2.1 AA common baselines and design system implementations at a glance.

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What is WCAG?

The international standard for a usable web

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the W3C standard for web accessibility. It helps everyone use the web regardless of disability, context, or assistive technology — organized around four principles and three conformance levels (A → AA → AAA). Every pattern on this site follows AA, the level required by most laws and corporate policies.

Read the full WCAG 2.1 guide
  1. 01

    PPerceivable

    Information and UI must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.

  2. 02

    OOperable

    The interface must work with keyboard, touch, voice, and more.

  3. 03

    UUnderstandable

    Content and behavior should be predictable and clear.

  4. 04

    RRobust

    Content must work reliably across browsers and assistive tech.

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