The requirement that important things that aren't words — button edges, icons, form-field borders, chart bars, focus outlines — stand out enough from what's around them for people with low vision to see and use them.
Synonyms
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Related terms
In plain words
- making sure buttons and icons, not just text, are easy to see
- enough contrast on the shapes, not only the words
Usage example
The white input boxes on a white background failed non-text contrast because you couldn't see where to type.
Don't confuse with…
- color contrast ratioColor contrast ratio usually refers to text against its background; non-text contrast applies the same idea to controls, icons, and other graphical parts.
Categories
- Accessibility