"Maximum text contrast" requirement removed from WCAG 3.0 draft (opens in new tab)

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2 pointsvishnuharidas3mo ago3 comments

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"Maximum text contrast" requirement removed from WCAG 3.0 draft, leaving #FFF text on #000 background a valid contrast ratio, but not accessible for many users.

Previous draft: https://www.w3.org/TR/2024/WD-wcag-3.0-20241212/

Related discussion on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42762054

cratermoon3mo ago

What specifically makes #FFF on #000 not accessible? Is there a way to alter other styling parameters to make it accessible?

chrisjj3mo ago

> What specifically makes #FFF on #000 not accessible?

I'm guessing some alternative meaning of accessible is intended...

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