Text should meet enhanced contrast (7:1)

Rule text-contrast-enhanced · Color & contrast · impact moderate · Live only (static → incomplete)

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Why it matters#

WCAG AAA raises the contrast bar to 7:1 (4.5:1 for large text), benefiting users with more significant low vision.

How to fix#

Increase contrast further until the ratio meets 7:1 (4.5:1 for large text).

Example#

<p style="color:#767676;background:#fff">AA but not AAA</p>

<p style="color:#222;background:#fff">AAA contrast</p>

WCAG success criteria#

1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) — Level AAA#

Text needs a contrast ratio of at least 7:1 (4.5:1 for large text).

Understanding 1.4.6

Standards#

This rule contributes to the following standards:

WCAG AAA ACT

References#

• WCAG — Contrast (Enhanced)