How do you implement accessible linear design across light and dark modes?

**How do you implement accessible linear design across light and dark modes?**

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which is the universal standard for the accessibility of digital content, doesn’t require websites or any digital content to offer a dark mode. However, WCAG 2.2, which has been the current version of WCAG since October 2023, requires optimal color contrast regardless of viewing mode. What WCAG requires for contrast in light and dark mode In WCAG 2.2, Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) states that the minimum contrast ratio for normal-sized text as well as images of text is 4.5:1, whereas large text (defined as 18pt or 14pt if bold, which is approximately 24px and 18.66px respectively) is only 3:1. There’s no contrast requirement for text that’s purely decorative, such as a logo. A minimum contrast ratio of 3:1 also applies to visual information that clarifies what user interface elements such as buttons and form controls do...

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