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Using Color Properly

Last modified: December 4, 2025
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Never use color alone to convey information (WCAG 1.4.1).

Examples of violations:

  • Red text only for required fields
  • Green/red to indicate pass/fail

Always combine color with text, icons, or patterns.

All text and interactive elements must have at least 4.5:1 contrast ratio (3:1 for large text).

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