Color Accessibility Design
Creating inclusive designs for everyone
Learn to design with accessibility in mind. Follow WCAG guidelines, understand color blindness, and create inclusive experiences that work for users with visual impairments.
8% Population Affected
WCAG 2.1 Guidelines
Inclusive Design
WCAG Accessibility Standards
Understanding Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for color design
AA
WCAG 2.1 AA (Minimum)
Basic accessibility standard for most websites
Requirements:
- Normal text: 4.5:1 contrast ratio
- Large text: 3:1 contrast ratio
- Non-text elements: 3:1 contrast ratio
- Focus indicators must be visible
Compliance: Required for most public websites
AAA
WCAG 2.1 AAA (Enhanced)
Higher accessibility standard for critical applications
Requirements:
- Normal text: 7:1 contrast ratio
- Large text: 4.5:1 contrast ratio
- Enhanced focus indicators
- No color-only information
Compliance: Recommended for healthcare, finance, government
Design for Everyone
Create inclusive designs that work for all users, regardless of their visual abilities.