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1.4 Distinguishable

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast - Level AA

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Goal

Visual information meets the same minimum contrast required as large text

What to do icon

What to do

Provide sufficient contrast between important visual cues and the background (minimum ratio of 3:1)

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Why it's important

Some people cannot see elements with low contrast

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Last Updated on:
Fri May 30, 2025


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