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Text and images of text should have sufficient contrast so they can be read by people with low vision.
What you need to know.
- The closer text color is to the background color, the harder it is to read. To figure out what colors your website is using, use a color selector tool to grab a color off your website.
- Color numbers are specified using hexadecimal values. You’ll be able to get its hexadecimal code (for example, #efefef) using a color selector tool. You can then enter this into a color contrast checker and instantly know what your color contrast ratio is.
- Having adequate color contrast makes it easier for everyone, not just people with low vision, to read your content.
What you need to do.
- Make sure your text sufficiently stands out from the background.
- Meet a 4.5:1 color contrast ratio regardless of what size your text is.
Related Resource
Check out “Contrast and Color Accessibility” from WebAIM for more information about this success criterion.
