diff --git a/test/protractor.conf.js b/test/protractor.conf.js
index c613290a021..79efefaa8fa 100644
--- a/test/protractor.conf.js
+++ b/test/protractor.conf.js
@@ -27,6 +27,9 @@ const config = {
       rules: [
         // Exclude md-menu elements because those are empty if not active.
         { id: 'aria-required-children', selector: '*:not(md-menu)' },
+
+        // Disable color constrast checks since the final colors will vary based on the theme.
+        { id: 'color-contrast', enabled: false },
       ]
     }
   ]