Color Contrast & Meaning Summary
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Congratulations!
You've completed the Color Contrast & Meaning Module.
Because sufficient contrast between foreground (text) and the background is important, it's recommended that you not "liven" up your page with colored or highlighted text; instead, use images for visual interest.
However, there may be times when colored or highlighted text is appropriate.
Although text colors with appropriate contrast against a black background are shown, it's highly discouraged to use light text against a black/dark background. It tires the eye quickly and can produce a shimmering effect that's hard to read. Please use sparingly.
In situations where color conveys meaning, it is helpful to use an additional cue to help students differentiate between color-coded objects.
Can You...
- Identify sufficient contrast between the foreground and the background?
- Explain why color as the only visual means of conveying information is inaccessible?
Before you continue to the next module, make sure you answer the questions above! If you need additional support on any of the bullet points above revisit this module.