Color
It is important to understand that audience members may experience color blindness and/or visual impairment. Color should not be used as a method to separate sections of content and or to convey meaning. The content hierarchy should be established first and in black and white without color.
Color Tips
- Don’t use color as the only way to communicate information.
- Choose color combinations with high contrast.
- Always check your color combinations.
- Be sure to take your type size into consideration when confirming your color combinations.
Additional Color Resources
WebAIM Contrast Checker
Check color combinations by using the WebAIM Contrast Checker.
ContrastChecker.com
Check color combinations by using ContrastChecker.com.
Accessibility Bytes No. 2: Color Contrast
Learn about considerations for color contrast.
Accessibility Bytes No. 3: Use of Color
Learn about considerations when using color.