About Able
Able is a free Figma plugin published by Sondre Kvam in 2019. It works in Figma Design and has 143,931 users and 2,600 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #4 in Accessibility on our lists.
Able makes accessibility easy, while looking and feeling like Figma! Add color contrast and color blindness to your workflow with as little effort as possible. Open Able and we will automatically compare the contrast between two layers you select.
What's new
Version 7 · released Aug 29, 2019
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
This plugin's manifest doesn't declare its network access, which is common for older plugins. Figma shows a warning on the Community page for plugins like this.
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where Able ranks
Able alternatives
- 1

Stark
by Stark
597K users10KFreeFix Color Contrast and Typography issues and add WCAG annotations for a smooth design to dev handoff
- 2

Contrast
by Alex Carr
527K users8.5KFreeQuickly check and scan for contrast issues on gradients, images, blends, and fills.
- 3

A11y
by Kelly Gorr
322K users4.8KFreeText color accessibility
- 4

Color Blind
by Sam Mason de Caires
110K users1.9KFree - 5

UI Color Palette /one・WCAG Color Palette Manager for Apps & Websites
by Aurélien Grimaud
96K users829Free + $5/mo upgradeColor Palettes that meet WCAG Guidelines and Operations (tailored for individuals)
- 6

Color contrast
by Aleksandra Walczak
84K users481FreeColor contrast checker
Able FAQ
What does Able do?
It's a Figma plugin by Sondre Kvam that runs in Figma Design.
Is Able free?
Yes. Able is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
How do I install Able?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to Able?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Stark, Contrast by Alex Carr and A11y. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for accessibility.
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