Contrast
Contrast is visual access
- Text and background pairs must be readable.
- Low-contrast helper text often carries important instructions.
- Contrast checking is a craft habit, not a compliance chore.
Too subtle
Subtle gray text, pale labels, and low-contrast controls look calm but slow reading.
- Weak labels
- Hidden instructions
- Risk for many users
Useful contrast
Readable text, clear states, and restrained accents preserve clarity.
- Readable body
- Clear status
- Trustworthy action