There is a lot of conflicting information out there when it comes to the best text to background contrast ratio for optimal accessibility. Generally, higher contrast is better, of course, but for people with dyslexia, a too bright background (e.g. black text on white) can also appear dazzling and thus harder to read.
Do you know of any reliable and “quotable” resources on this topic?
#a11y #typography #color
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2024-02-19 16:27:27
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