How color contrast influences accessibility

  • 4 minutes

One of the key steps in making content in documents accessible is to ensure color contrast between text and backgrounds is sufficient to be readable by everyone, specifically people with low vision or color blindness.

Picture that illustrates how to improve readability with contrasting colors.

Exercise - How to check color contrast

  1. Use a color contrast analyzer or the built-in Accessibility Checker to verify contrast.
  2. Accessibility Checker can automatically detect and report any color and contrast issues.
  3. Adjust based on results and suggestions on how to fix issues. For example, change the color, font size, or weight. You can also add alternative text to images.

By following Accessibility Checker suggestions, you'll ensure your documents are accessible and readable by everyone. More information on the Accessibility Checker is presented in the next unit.