How do I fix color-contrast-enhanced?

Optional unless a client or regulator asks for AAA. Increase the contrast to 7:1 (4.5:1 for large text) for AAA conformance.

Error · color-contrast-enhanced

Text contrast could be stronger

Q: What does the color-contrast-enhanced error mean?

Text contrast could be stronger. Readable, but below the stricter (AAA) level some public bodies require.

Readable, but below the stricter (AAA) level some public bodies require.

Who it leaves out: people with low vision

How to fix it

Optional unless a client or regulator asks for AAA.

In the code

Increase the contrast to 7:1 (4.5:1 for large text) for AAA conformance.

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