Articles on colour contrast & accessibility
Short, practical reads on contrast and accessibility. Every one links back to the tool.
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Is grey text on white readable? Usually not — here's the line.
The most common contrast failure on the web, and the exact hex values where grey stops being legible.
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What does a 4.5:1 contrast ratio actually look like?
The magic number, made concrete: what passing, borderline and failing contrast actually look like.
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WCAG AA vs AAA: which one do you actually need?
Two levels, very different bars. Which one is a requirement and which is a stretch goal.
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Contrast on buttons, icons and borders: the 3:1 rule nobody knows
Contrast rules aren't just for text. The 3:1 requirement for UI elements that everyone forgets.
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Accessible colour palettes that don't look boring
Passing WCAG doesn't mean beige. A repeatable method for palettes with contrast and personality.
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