“Unlocking the Hidden Secrets: How Color Choices Can Make or Break Your Website’s Readability!”
- Sufficient contrast: Colors must have enough contrast between the text and background to meet WCAG—more on contrast ratios below.
- Avoid relying on color alone: Information shouldn’t be conveyed through color alone. For example, add an underline to links or use icons to support color-coded elements.
- Color blindness considerations: Choose combinations that are distinguishable for users with common types of color blindness, such as red-green or blue-yellow deficiencies.
- Consistent use of color: Maintain consistency in how colors are used throughout your design. This helps users quickly understand an element’s meaning and function.
- Testing across devices: Colors may appear differently on various screens and under different lighting conditions. Testing ensures accessibility in real-world scenarios.
By considering all these elements, you can create a site that is both functional and inclusive.
