![]() ![]() ![]() It’s good to identify some additional color combinations for attention-grabbing call-outs and other possible needs. "Ruby" (#C02F1D) is also a decent option. I go with "Darkest Alice" (#107896) for good combination of contrast and luminosity. The blues and reds have a higher success rate while the yellows and greens not so much. Instead of going for AAA, I’m looking for AA (a reasonable standard to strive for) so that I can get a brighter color to contrast from the static text and draw attention to important links. For these purposes, I'm testing white (#FFFFFF) in combination with various colors. I take a slightly different approach here. The next step is to find a good color option for buttons and links (the actions). #373D3F or "Raven" is my lightest gray within a AAA accessibility rating. Testing a neutral color palette as text on a white background (from previous article: Shades of Gray - Yes, Really.) The AAA rating ensures optimal readability while some brightness allows for softness in the text. Note that the color names are custom names that I've assigned to the colors (from previous article, Giving Colors More Colorful Names.) I usually start with a neutral color palette and aim for the lightest gray with a WCAG AAA (Section 508 compliant) rating. Examine body text contrastįirst, it's helpful to establish good body text values. Color Safe by Donielle Berg & Adrian Rappīrent Jackson's Colorable (Demo) 3.Colour Contrast Check by Jonathan Snook.Colorable (Demo) by Brent Jackson (*new favorite* h/t Luminosity Colour Contrast Ratio Analyser by Juicy Studio.Find one that works for you and use it to test background and foreground color combinations. Here are some options: There are plenty of good color contrast testing tools available on the web. From previous article, From Darkness to Light: Color Versatility Using Tints, Tones, and Shades. From previous article, Add Colors To Your Palette With Color Mixing.Įstablishing tints, tones, and shades. In this case, I’m using a pre-existing color palette and showing how I'm using tints, tones, and shades to help create more color contrast options. While you can use color contrast tools to help you establish a color palette, you can also use the tools to help find good options within an existing palette. Establish a color palette (with tints, tones, and shades) Also, check out Contrast Rebellion for an interesting look at the contrast problem. Check out W3C for a more thorough explanation. My goal here is to simply show that a little bit of effort can go a long way when it comes to selecting colors with optimal readability in mind. I should mention that I’m far from an accessibility expert. Thanks to some helpful color contrast accessibility tools, I think I have something that is working and wanted to share with others in the event that you find it helpful, too. I’ve been working on a process to help me ensure good color contrast and readability in my projects. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) addressed that challenge during the hearing.When you create color palettes for your web design projects, are you testing the color combinations for contrast? If you're not, you might not be considering the eventual readability of the design and thus losing potential audience. Norris also told the committee shortages in firefighter staffing are dire. She discussed her state’s tactics dealing with wildfires, stressing the need for better maintenance. We must continue to implement more active forest management,” said Kelly Norris, Wyoming’s interim state forester. “We need to address how we continue to manage our forests by making strategic investments in them. ![]() soil, and how to prevent them from happening.Ī panel of officials testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Thursday to discuss mitigation. As the smoke continues to flow south, senators on Capitol Hill are hoping to address the larger issue of the impact of wildfires across the country, scrutinizing the federal government’s response to wildfires on U.S. WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Canadian wildfires continue to pump smoke across the eastern seaboard, causing extremely unhealthy conditions for millions of Americans. ![]()
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