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Type: Improvement
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Status: Resolved
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Priority: Major
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Resolution: Cannot Reproduce
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Affects Version/s: None
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Tags:
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Sprint:UI - 2024-01
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Story Points:3
The contrast ratio between text and its background is not at least 4.5:1.
Element Name:
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Location: In main region of the page.
Color contrast ratio:
Foreground color: #AFAFAD
Background color: #F7F7F8
Luminosity Ratio: 2.1:1
Recommendation to fix
RULE :
Small text (under 18 point regular font or 14 point bold font) MUST have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5 to 1 with the background.
HOW TO FIX:
Fix this issue by adjusting the text and/or background to increase the contrast to at least 4.5 to 1.
REFERENCE:
Deque University: https://dequeuniversity.com/class/visual-design2/contrast/text-against-background
BACKGROUND:
People who have low vision or are colorblind may have difficulty reading text if the contrast between the text its background is insufficient. When the contrast ratio between text and its background is adequate, people who have low vision or are colorblind are more likely to be able to read the text.