Contrast

Recommendation: Contrast levels must be compliant with BU Minimum Web Accessibility Standards (MWAS).

Using insufficient contrast levels can lead to illegible text, and cause eye strain for visitors.

There are a variety of free browser extensions, tools, and websites that check for accessibility compliant color combinations, such as https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/.

Supporting Research

• https://www.nngroup.com/articles/low-contrast/
• https://uxdesign.cc/the-easiest-part-about-designing-accessible-websites-76cd6b9a7ae4
• http://www.bu.edu/mwas/

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