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1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)

Make sure you have a minimum 3:1 color contrast ratio for user interface components and states and graphical objects that convey meaningful information.

What you need to know

  • Just as text must have sufficient color contrast, other page elements that convey information or provide for interaction must have sufficient contrast.

What you need to do

  • Check the contrast for icons, graphs, buttons, focus indicators, etc. for a 3:1 color contrast ratio.

Evaluating Color and Contrast – How Hard Can It Be?

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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)

Make sure images and other non-text elements on your website are accessible by including meaningful text alternatives (alt text).

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)

Structure your website so that content is read by a screen reader in the same way it's presented visually.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)

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