Clarification on Colors
taught by: Bouton Jones
Session Summary
An examination of the WCAG color guidelines and success criteria as well as an explanation of what the W3C means by the phrase “contrast ratio.” This will cover tools, web sites, and techniques for selecting the right colors including a simple way to fix poor contrast ratios with simple addition and subtraction.
Description
- Color Theory in general
- WCAG color guidelines and success criteria in particular
- Explaining what the rations mean
- Additional benefits of accessible color design
- An explanation of the color circle and how it can help select colors
- Selecting a color palette (tools, web sites, techniques)
- Best practices
- Using math to fix broken color ratios
- CSS and Markup
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Some techniques to use
- Tools and websites for designing with accessible colors (with demonstrations)
Practical Skills
- Streamline the selection of an accessible color palette for speed and effectiveness.
- Understand what the WCAG color ratios mean.
- Learn some effective techniques for addressing the WCAG color guidelines.