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Making Picked Colors Readable

A color picked from an image can look good and still be unreadable. Text/background contrast should be at least 4.5:1 (3:1 for large text); pair dark backgrounds with light text and avoid low-contrast midtones. Check with the site's contrast tool.

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Body text at least 4.5:1.

Large text at least 3:1.

Do not rely on color alone for status.

Pick a brand color, then derive tints/shades for states.

Avoid large areas of highly saturated color behind text.

FAQ

Is 4.5:1 mandatory?

It is the WCAG AA body-text requirement; AAA is stricter.

How to check quickly?

Use the site's contrast tool or browser DevTools.

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