Color plays ... and background colors makes text much easier to read (Kalbag, 2017, p. 75). To check if you’re using the right amount of contrast, there is a list of color-contrast checking tools in ...

If you choose to use color, you should ensure adequate color contrast, at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio between the text and background and accessibility friendly colors. Users should be able to scan a ...

It only has a 1.9:1 color contrast ratio, which means it should not be used for normal text, large text, or meaningful images. Read about Accessible CU Boulder Color Combinations to learn more.