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Text contrast too low

WCAG 1.4.3 Level AA In WCAG 2.0 and later

Why it matters

Low contrast text is hard to read for people with low vision, and for everyone on a bright screen.

How to fix it

Use a darker text colour (or lighter on dark backgrounds). Normal text needs 4.5:1; large text needs 3:1.

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Read the W3C's explanation (WCAG 1.4.3)