Quick Tip: Contrast is About More than Text
While text contrast is important, icons and graphics convey meaning too, so be sure to remember WCAG 1.4.11 (Non-Text Contrast). It applies to icons, graphical objects, and interactive component boundaries that convey meaning. A light grey checkbox against a white background may fail, even if its associated text passes. Non-text contrast requires a contrast ratio of 3:1 or greater, which can be measured with WebAIM’s free Contrast Checker.
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