Accessibility @ Shapiro Library: Visuals

Best Practices & Minimum Requirements

• Use SNHU approved color combinations This link opens in a new window.
• Color must NOT be used as the only visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.
• Content MUST meet color contrast requirements of a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.

WCAG

• WCAG 1.4.1 - Use of Color This link opens in a new window
• WCAG 1.4.3 - Contrast (Minimum) This link opens in a new window
• WCAG 1.4.6 - Contrast (Enhanced) This link opens in a new window

More Information & Tools

• WebAim Contrast Checker This link opens in a new window
• WebAim Link Contrast Checker This link opens in a new window